Bruce and I were training out on my patio one day, we were using this giant bag for side kicks, I guess it weighed about 150lbs. Bruce kicked it and it just went Bang, it shot up out into the lawn about 15ft in the air, it then busted in the middle. It was filled with little bits and pieces of rag, we were picking up bits of rag for months.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A description of Bruce Lee's immense physical power during training, highlighting how his kick destroyed a heavy bag.
- In plain terms
- Bruce Lee kicked a heavy bag so hard it broke and flew far away.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical training can reveal surprising levels of strength and power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does physical power mean to you?
- How do you measure your strength?
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This anecdote relies on oral testimony and lacks visual verification.
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