Bruce Lee: Monk or Bruiser style?

[Freliant]

Well, I can't run a poll, but I think this is very interesting... Was one of the most famous martial artists of our times the equivalent of an EQ2's Monk or the Bruiser?

[Bloodfa]

Monk.  Definitely Monk.

[DanaDark]

Yeah, I usually see monks as martial artists while bruisers are more like those freestyle cage fighter type guys... forgot what they are called though lol.

[Lornick]

<cite>DanaDark wrote:</cite><blockquote>Yeah, I usually see monks as martial artists while bruisers are more like those <b>freestyle cage fighter</b> type guys... forgot what they are called though lol.</blockquote>Are you talking about the UFC?

[Gninja3]

Nah Bruisers don't lay on the floor putting armbars on mobs for the majority of the fights... :p

[DanaDark]

<p>ohh, bruisers remind me of Kick-boxers... thats what it was.</p><p>You'll have to excuse me... Im into boxing and martial arts and all that stuff just as much as Mother Thereasa was into BDSM.</p>

[Siclone]

<p>lol---I think more of a tradeskiller,,,well since he was an ACTOR!</p><p>he trained in kung-fu, the weakest martial arts out there.</p><p>He never competed in professionally, never held any titles.</p><p>come on, now lets be real.</p><p>Now chuck noris,,,,thats a man....world champion kick boxing champ for many years.  </p>

[Fasci]

<cite>DanaDark wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>You'll have to excuse me... Im into boxing and martial arts and all that stuff just as much as Mother Thereasa was into BDSM.</p></blockquote> ROFL!  <i>My Eyes! My Eyes!! </i>Yes, I'd have to say monk as well. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Stuge]

<span style="font-family: courier new,courier">In addition to being a dedicated martial artist, Bruce Lee was also an instructor and philosopher.  Definitely more in-line with the image of a monk than a bruiser, though I'm unsure if either would really, truly apply.</span>

[Malkosha]

<p>His primary job was actor, so .....</p><p>Illusionist</p>

[Tomanak]

<p>If you are referring to which fighting style he used, Id also have to say monk. IMO Monks use speed as their main weapon, while Bruisers use strength. </p><p>I look at monks as martial artists, while Bruisers are more like bare knuckle boxers. </p><p>A Monk fights because he has to, a Bruiser fights because he wants to <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[tass]

definitely a monk. Basically because for 1 ive never heard of a bruiser outside of a game. And 2 monks use all that spiritual enlightenment which bruce lee trained as. Also heres some fighting between lee and chuck (second movie clip down from the top) <a href="http://www.wired.com/entertainment/hollywood/news/2007/03/bruce_lee0323" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.wired.com/entertainment/...3/bruce_lee0323</a> What the hell is up with chuck? He part werewolf to?

[Dragowulf]

<cite>Freliant wrote:</cite><blockquote>Well, I can't run a poll, but I think this is very interesting... Was one of the most famous martial artists of our times the equivalent of an EQ2's Monk or the Bruiser?</blockquote> you cant really compare bruce lee to chuck norris or budha.

[Freliant]

<cite>Dragowulf2 wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Freliant wrote:</cite><blockquote>Well, I can't run a poll, but I think this is very interesting... Was one of the most famous martial artists of our times the equivalent of an EQ2's Monk or the Bruiser?</blockquote> you cant really compare bruce lee to chuck norris or budha. </blockquote>So you are saying Chuck Norris was a monk... and budha a Bruiser... heh... visual imagery... Budha as a bruiser... man that is alot of fat swaying in the wind! I'd run from that.

[Lyrisius]

<cite>Siclone wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>lol---I think more of a tradeskiller,,,well since he was an ACTOR!</p><p>he trained in kung-fu, the weakest martial arts out there.</p><p>He never competed in professionally, never held any titles.</p><p>come on, now lets be real.</p><p>Now chuck noris,,,,thats a man....world champion kick boxing champ for many years.  </p></blockquote>Yeah well you don't know what youre talking about do ya <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Bruce Lee was a martial artist that knew some acting, not an actor that knew martial arts. Wing Chun was the style that he started with under one of the best masters in Hong Kong. He revolutionized the martial arts back then with his Jeet Kune Do, which happens to be the founding principles for modern day MMA, like UFC, Pride...you name it. Bruce was a streetfighter bound by no rules. Never compare a practical martial art with fighters bound by rules and referees. Besides, he and Chuck were friends and sparring partners. Chuck was the one that gave Bruce the idea about kicking above the waistline, Wing Chun only uses low kicks. He even gave Chuck his first role in a movie. The world may never again see the likes of a Bruce Lee again... a human with one goal; perfection in body and mind. Oh and on topic, I vote for the monk <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[The_Cheeseman]

Just thought I'd point out that the UFC are actually pretty neat, in that they demonstrate how actual fighting is done. Martial arts, such as Kung Fu, were not designed primarily as a form of combat, that merely came about due to the need for self-defense when faced with governments who didn't agree with their lifestyles (mostly the not paying taxes part). Many martial arts focus on a specific set of techniques to the exclusion of others, rather like the way Tae Kwon Do emphasizes kicks. However, when it comes down to it, pretty much any real fight eventually hits the ground. I'd say Bruce Lee is a monk who later betrayed to bruiser. He was trained as a monk, but chose to abandon the mystical views of martial arts for a more practical, physical emphasis. He is much like an Ashen Disciple in this way.

[Zarafein]

<p>Even ufc wouldn't fit to a bruiser imo, look at their rules, gues bruiser rules would even encourage the forbidden stuff <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> well even some attack names are clearly forbidden by ufc rules</p>

[phoenixshard]

<cite>Siclone wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>lol---I think more of a tradeskiller,,,well since he was an ACTOR!</p><p>he trained in kung-fu, the weakest martial arts out there.</p><p>He never competed in professionally, never held any titles.</p><p>come on, now lets be real.</p><p>Now chuck noris,,,,thats a man....world champion kick boxing champ for many years.  </p></blockquote>Uhmmm, may want to check your facts on Bruce Lee.  If it wasn't for him, you wouldn't have the styles of martial arts you have today, nor would you have the training that you see not only a lot of martial artists, but athletes in general.  He was an amazing man with what he developed for training the human body.  As far as competing professionally, he gave demonstrations at Karate Championships that demostrated the control he had over martial arts (if you've never heard of his 1 inch punch, look for it on YouTube) as well as his training methods.  He also sparred with some of the greatest martial artists of his time and won a lot of those matches according to those same martial artists. The man was an amazing athlete and one of the greatest martial artists, if not the greatest in recent history.

[Dakkide]

<p>Bruce Lee - Monk</p><p>Chuck Norris - Bruiser</p><p>Bing</p>

[mellowknees72]

<cite>Freliant wrote:</cite><blockquote>Well, I can't run a poll, but I think this is very interesting... Was one of the most famous martial artists of our times the equivalent of an EQ2's Monk or the Bruiser?</blockquote><p> My opinion:</p><p>Bruce Lee = Monk</p><p>Chuck Norris = Bruiser</p><p><a href="http://www.spreadshirt.com/shop.php?sid=19781&product_id=1172546" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of animals Chuck Norris allows to live. </a></p>

[Etchii]

<p>The closest thing i've ever seen in a movie that could be considered a bruiser is in Ong bak, the bar fighter "Mad Dog".  </p><p><a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=1224174207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?f...eoID=1224174207</a></p><p>The 3rd fighter is maddog, although the first guy is kinda bruiserish too! </p><p>THAT is how a bruiser would fight(minus the loosing part =P)!</p>