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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
In pictures: Bruce Lee's career revisited on the 52nd anniversary of his death
On the anniversary of martial arts legend Bruce Lee's death, a look back at highlights from his career.
Mint
3 days ago
- General
- Mint
Gain super strength by mastering the Dragonflag, Bruce Lee's favourite exercise
It seems almost impossible to do when you haven't tried it ever. It probably has something to do with the man who popularised it. The dragonflag, one of the most incredible eccentric core exercises, was a favourite of none other than Bruce Lee, who already falls into the 'impossible' category of fitness, body type, and ability. But, like every other exercise, there is a way to crack it. It will take time, and there are many steps of progression, but once you have it, you will never let go of it. The exercise isn't just about the abs which are working while executing a dragonflag. While it is led by immense core strength for sure, the exercise also works the arms, glutes, and shoulders, making it a full-body exercise. It might feel like an isometric exercise and even start off as one, but the essence of it lies in the slow concentric downward movement of the body while keeping it in a straight line. When done right, even just one rep can make one feel like a superhuman. And that's the beauty of it. I had mentioned this exercise in a story I wrote for Lounge a few years ago titled, How to build muscle like Bruce Lee and Arnold Schwarzenegger, but now we will discuss how to master the dragonflag. But before getting into the steps of learning, know that it could take up to three months or even more to get there. So this is a long process. Patience is paramount, but so is practice. That said, even if you leave some gaps in training, the muscle memory that the body builds in the process is priceless and the relearning is easier. All you need for the dragonflag is a surface (mostly the floor) and a grip behind you which is unmoving (unless held down by somebody), so you can hold onto it while extending your hips and knees in a straight line at a 45-60 degree angle from the shoulders. This takes immense strength but it is important to let the hips also take some load along with the shoulders and arms, rather than take the weight just on the neck and lower back. The key is to then lower your body slowly in an eccentric move. However, start off with a partial dragonflag which is with the knees bent. Some people use a bench as well, holding the back of it with both hands. But most prefer a pole, or a fixture which is upright and easier to grip with both hands. This is the recipe for a full-fledged dragonflag: 'Contract your torso and lift your legs as if you were doing a reverse crunch, but keep your entire body rigid from your shoulders down to your toes, and don't bend your hips. Point your toes to keep your body aligned properly. After lifting your legs off the floor, slowly lower them in a controlled manner without letting any part of your body touch anything else except for the upper back and shoulders. If you give up, drop your hips, arch your back, or cave in, you don't have enough strength yet and you shouldn't continue the exercise," according to a Bodyweight Training Arena article titled Dragon Flag Progressions, Benefits, Requirements and Variations. This is exactly what Sylvester Stallone follows when he does the exercise in the movie Rocky IV. While this exercise is not for beginners, intermediates can start with a simple full range of motion (ROM) leg raise while holding onto the pole or the horizontal bar (or the bench). Let the legs go beyond the usual 90 degree angle ROM and let the toes go past the head while doing this. It will prepare you for what is to come. This will make the lower back lift off the ground and the weight will transfer onto the upper back. This is the first step to knowing the sensation of the exercise. Remember, no swings, and no jerks while doing this. The dragonflag is a strict bodyweight movement that does not utilise key is to understand how the body, with the lower back lifted off the floor, can still go into an isometric position. If you cannot do a leg raise with straight legs, then do knee tucks, but make sure that the lower back is not aiding you. Lifting the lower back with core strength is a big ask and it is imperative to get used to these. Now comes the straddle, where you do a knee tuck and throw the legs forward without momentum, in a V-shape, which is way easier than letting them dart forward with the legs straight and together. This really useful video by FitnessFAQs states that the manual roll out is an excellent supplement exercise to do on the side in order to increase your strength for a dragonflag. This is to be done without a roller (the wheel with two little handles to the side that you see in the gym) and looks like a fully supported plank on the palms with the arms as far out as possible. It's remarkable how it all comes down the leg position. An example would be the difference between a strict pull-up which is performed with the toes together and feet straight, versus one with the feet tucked in behind towards the buttocks. The latter is always easier. Step three would be to do a dragonflag with the legs open, rather than together. Over 8-10 weeks, these steps should get easier, increasing the strength of the core and the muscle memory to get used to the movement. Do not try going into a full dragonflag without these training principles because not only will it shatter your morale but also be detrimental to the body. Over time, with enough practice, it is entirely possible to get there. And just a few reps every other day in a workout will make the difference. Just ask Rocky. Pulasta Dhar is a football commentator and writer.
Boston Globe
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Bruce Lee, Globetrotters, rope walkers and a diving horse help tell a story of athletic spectacle
The show harkens back to a time when, as a wall text puts it, 'boundaries between sport, theater, and spectacle were blurred.' The focus of 'All Stars' is on the very long tradition of athletic endeavor as entertainment more than competition: extreme sports of a different sort. The show's 60-some items — books, prints, photographs, all sorts of ephemera (such as pennant, program, and poster) — are thematically organized, while also proceeding in a roughly chronological order. Bruce Lee unleashes his fists of fury at the end of 'All Stars,' not the beginning. Advertisement National Roller Derby Program, 1951. Houghton Library, Harvard University The themes are qualities required by athletic entertainers/entertaining athletes: Balance, Strength, Endurance, Daring, Nerve, Teamwork, and Combat (as in bullfighting, wrestling, boxing). Each attribute gets its own display case. There's also one devoted to Roots, with attention paid to the Roman Colosseum, medieval tournaments, Carnival in Renaissance Venice, and equestrian vaulting — it's the person who vaults, not the horse. 'All Stars' does have a diving horse. It would take a 40-foot plunge six times a day at Atlantic City's Steel Pier. Other notable performers, most of them human, make appearances. M. Blondin, a French aerialist, crossed Niagara Falls several times on a tightrope on a single day in 1859. A crowd of 25,000 watched. The Fearless Frogman was good at holding his breath. The English Samson was a muscle man, and the Female Hercules a muscle woman. Imagine if they'd met and had children. Advertisement Also encountered are contortionists, acrobats, 'hand balancers,' rope walkers, stunt pilots, 'Bloomer Girls' (members of all-female baseball teams), marathon dancers, and roller derby skaters. Roller derby! Those skaters (unlike the ones in the Balance display) are in the Teamwork section. They could also qualify for Daring, Nerve, and Combat. Perhaps the most wondrous thing in this gathering of wonders isn't a person (or even a horse) but an object. Robert Cruikshank's 'Going to a Fight,' from 1819, is a panoramic hand-colored etching. It shows 42 scenes leading up to a boxing match. This was five decades before the Marquess of Queensberry came along with his rules, so the bout must have been more UFC than Golden Gloves. The panorama, whose height is a little more than 2½ inches, is rolled up. Its full length is just under 13 feet. Competition may matter more now, but as proof that sports can remain entertainment simply consider the spectacle that is professional wrestling. It's hard to imagine Advertisement Brian S. Dyde, 'Antigua': hand-colored map, 1985. Houghton Library, Harvard University 'All Stars' covers a lot of ground conceptually. 'The Caribbean: Sea of Resilience' covers even more ground geographically — the Caribbean basin is slightly more than a million square miles — and with only half as many items. The exhibition runs through Aug. 22. Colonial exhibition of West Indian fruit and vegetables, c.1890. Houghton Library, Harvard University Places visited include Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, St. Croix, and Antigua. Subjects include dance, agriculture, the The title of 'The Punched Card from the Industrial Revolution to the Information Age' is bigger than the show itself, which has just three items (books, not cards). But that makes its subject no less important. 'The Punched Card' runs through Aug. 28. W. J. Eckert, "Punched Card Methods in Scientific Computation, 1940. Houghton Library, Harvard University This year marks the 300th anniversary of a bit of technology associated with main frame computers. Punched paper tape was used in France to automate looms. A century later, Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace were envisioning how punched cards could be used in ways that anticipated 20th-century computers. The story told here isn't as fun as the one in 'All Stars' or as vibrant (and often chastening) as in 'The Caribbean.' But in its own, ALL STARS: The Sensational History of Athletics as Entertainment THE CARIBBEAN: SEA OF RESILIENCE THE PUNCHED CARD FROM THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TO THE INFORMATION AGE At Houghton Library, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, through Aug. 8, Aug. 22, and Aug. 28, respectively. 617-495-2440, Advertisement Mark Feeney can be reached at
South China Morning Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan films to get AI reboots in China. But not all think its a good idea
Hollywood's relationship with artificial intelligence is fraught, as studios balance the need to cut costs with growing concerns from actors, directors and crew members. But in China, efforts to use AI in entertainment are taking a more no-holds-barred approach. The China Film Foundation, a non-profit fund under the Chinese government, plans to use AI to revitalise 100 kung fu classics including Police Story , Once Upon a Time in China and Fist of Fury , featuring Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Bruce Lee , respectively. The foundation said it will partner with businesses including Shanghai Canxing Culture & Media, which will license 100 Hong Kong films to AI companies to reintroduce those movies to younger audiences globally. Jet Li in a still from Once Upon a Time in China. Photo: Golden Harvest The foundation said there are opportunities to use AI to tell those stories through animation, for example.
Hypebeast
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo Takes Notes from "Bruce Lee"
Name:Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo 'Bruce Lee'Colorway:Black/University Gold-Metallic SilverSKU:IM3369-007MSRP:$210 USDRelease Date:Fall 2025Where to Buy:Nike Nike Basketballcontinues to push the boundaries of performance footwear with the debut of a highly anticipated new colorway: theNike GT Cut 3 Turbo'Bruce Lee.' This striking iteration pays homage to the legendary martial artist and philosophical icon, translating his dynamic energy and signature aesthetic into a shoe engineered for explosive on-court performance. The 'Bruce Lee' colorway is instantly recognizable, drawing directly from the iconic yellow and black jumpsuit worn by Lee in his final film,Game of Death. The shoe features a vibrant yellow upper, serving as a bold canvas for strategically placed black accents that outline its sleek, futuristic design. Adding a distinctive touch, subtle red elements might appear on the branding or within the cushioning, nodding to the classic Bruce Lee palette. The design effectively captures the speed, precision, and powerful simplicity synonymous with the martial arts master. Beyond its compelling aesthetic, the GT Cut 3 Turbo is built for the demands of modern basketball. As part of Nike's 'Greater Than' series, it's engineered to provide exceptional court feel, responsiveness, and quick-cut agility. The 'Turbo' designation indicates a heightened focus on propulsion and speed. While specific technological details for the GT Cut 3 Turbo are cutting-edge, the GT Cut line typically features full-length Zoom Air Strobel units, offering incredibly responsive cushioning directly underfoot, complemented by lightweight and supportive uppers designed for dynamic movement. The outsole is crafted with an advanced traction pattern, crucial for multidirectional cuts and explosive drives.
