Okay, so I’ve been getting into Bruce Lee lately, and obviously, his son Brandon also had a huge impact. I was curious about Brandon Lee’s boxing style, so I decided to do a deep dive and try to figure out how to incorporate some elements into my own routine. Here’s how it went down:
The Research Phase
First, I scoured the internet. Finding specific, detailed breakdowns of Brandon’s boxing style was tricky. It’s not like he was a professional boxer with tons of documented fights, you know? He was an actor who trained in martial arts, Jeet Kune Do, specifically, just like his father. A lot of his on-screen fighting was, well, for the screen.
So instead of finding, like, “Brandon Lee’s Jab Technique,” I focused on broader strokes. I looked for descriptions of his fighting philosophy, his stance, his movement, things like that. I watched clips of his movies, not for choreography, but for the underlying principles I could see.
Putting It Into Practice
Based on what I could gather, here’s what I tried to incorporate:
- Footwork: Brandon seemed to have a very fluid, mobile style. So, I worked on my footwork drills, trying to stay light on my feet and move in and out of range quickly. It’s that whole “be like water” thing, right?
- Straight Punches: I noticed he often used straight, direct punches, rather than looping hooks. This made sense, given the Jeet Kune Do influence – efficiency is key. So, I spent extra time on my jab and cross, focusing on speed and precision.
- Intercepting: This is a big Jeet Kune Do concept, and I could see glimpses of it in Brandon’s movements. Basically, it’s about attacking your opponent’s attack. I practiced this by reacting to my partner’s strikes with immediate counters, trying to cut them off before they fully developed.
- Stance-I find out that Brandon had a shorter stance than other Boxers, so during my practice, I shortened my stance a bit, in order to improve my attacking speed.
The Results (So Far)
Honestly, it’s a work in progress. It’s not like I suddenly transformed into Brandon Lee (I wish!). But I do feel like focusing on these elements has made my movements a little sharper, a little more efficient. I’m also much more satisfied. It’s a fun way to mix things up and pay homage to a legend.
The biggest takeaway for me is that it’s less about copying specific moves and more about understanding the underlying principles. That’s what I tried to do with Brandon Lee’s boxing style, and that’s what I’ll keep working on.
