Whether it's Tyson or Bruce Lee, as long as their names are still alive for a day, the debate about who is more powerful will never end, like a child looking up at the sky to distinguish the brightest star.
In the movie "The Thirty-Six Rooms of Shaolin", there is a clip that emphasizes the need for agile eyesight for martial arts practitioners. A young monk visited the abbot and asked for guidance.
The abbot made him stand between two burning sticks of incense, which were just in the position of his ear, and then shook the candlestick, telling him that when the candle was shaking, his eyes must move with the candlelight, but his head should not move.
The young monk practiced contemplating the wick intently, the candlestick swaying faster and faster, and his eyes becoming more and more focused. When the candlelight turned into a wheel of fire, he could no longer concentrate and tilted his head slightly, as a result of which his face was burned.
However, he was not discouraged, wiped the ashes from his face, and continued to practice until the candlestick swayed too quickly and went out. He remained steadfast in his gaze at the wick, not daring to move the slightest until the abbot smiled with satisfaction.
Regarding Bruce Lee, Tyson confidently said: "If there were no rules in boxing, I would definitely be able to defeat him." ”
For Bruce Lee, who is well versed in Chinese philosophy, martial arts is not just a clash of skill and strength, but an embodiment of spirit and wisdom. As Bruce Lee said:
Bruce Lee's brilliance does not come from his opponent's movements alone, but from the strength of his inner firmness. The real contest is not always noisy, but silent, but deadly.
This is what is found in Chinese philosophy"The sound is loud, and the elephant is invisible", only in this way can the light in the wheel of fire transcend everything. In fact, different planes cannot intersect, and it is disrespectful for the deceased to compare who is more powerful.
However, human gossip is unavoidable, and the editor does not intend to praise and disparage who is superior and who is inferior, but just hopes to let everyone better understand them from an objective perspective.
The difference in strength is not terrible, what is terrible is not having the right mentality. In the face of a strong opponent, Bruce Lee followed"If the enemy does not move, I will not move, and if the enemy does not move, I will move first"With the close offensive and offensive and defensive tactics of Wing Chun, the maximum effect of boxing is brought into play.
Wing Chun focuses on both rigidity and softness, with little energy consumption, and will not win by brute force. After absorbing the best of Japanese karate, judo, and Filipino martial arts, Bruce Lee improved Jeet Kune Do and became a martial arts master.
The key to Jeet Kune Do, created by Bruce Lee, is to anticipate and cut off the opponent's attack route in advance, surprise when attacking, and attack for the purpose of defense. For the small Bruce Lee, this punching style is his advantage over Tyson.
In fact, if there were no rules for boxing, Bruce Lee would have more room to play. It's no secret that professional boxers barely train their legs, and Bruce Lee has always been known for his surprisingly winning, whimsical style, which is also difficult for Tyson to achieve.
There are many rumors about Ip Man and Bruce Lee, but judging by their achievements, this kind of worldly opposition is clearly untenable. Ip Man's ** shows an amiable old man without the slightest coldness.
If a warrior can reach such a peaceful state, what injustice can there be?
Ip Man's teaching method is unique, he will deeply understand the characteristics of each student, pay attention to their psychological and personality differences, physical and cultural backgrounds, as well as the ability to absorb various martial arts disciplines, and tailor the most suitable educational program for each student.
For Bruce Lee, he will only be taught new content when he is tired, precisely to exercise his patience. This kind of education may sound difficult to understand at first glance, but Bruce Lee can do it with ease.
In Chinese martial arts, the master usually teaches them the "heart method" after the education ** has reached a certain level. Martial arts is not only the exquisite skills, but more importantly, the honing of mental strength and ingenuity, which is the core of martial arts.
Inheritance is orderly, and only by imprinting the heart can we achieve near-perfect martial arts. How can the core concept of Chinese martial arts culture be compared with pure brute force or skillful experience?
People once regretted that Tyson's ** only taught him boxing, and after Bruce Lee passed away, he commented that among all his achievements, martial arts was only an insignificant part.
Let's not forget that his well-known achievements in film, martial arts, martial arts, martial arts, etc., are nowhere near the height of his unique philosophy of life, which is difficult for even ordinary scholars to achieve.
He admired nature and followed the laws of going with the flow. He used the Tao Te Ching to interpret the essence of Jeet Kune Do, emphasizing that instead of defining Jeet Kune Do, it is better to reveal what it is not, so as to highlight its uniqueness.
He used the example of "Cooking" to illustrate that understanding and mastering the natural laws of things will make them easy to use. Therefore, he believes that in martial arts, going with the flow and not being forced is the key factor that he can achieve.
At the same time, he was also deeply influenced by Zhou Yi, believing that the changes in Jeet Kune Do stem from the mutual transformation of yin and yang. In order to make the art of Jeet Kune Do shine, he insisted on following the principle of reciprocity of yin and yang, because Tai Chi is the source of all things, and Yin and Yang are derived from Tai Chi.
Bruce Lee, a figure known as the "God of Martial Arts", once said: "Talent and love are essential elements to achieve all careers." His love for martial arts allowed him to constantly explore and develop his talents, and martial arts also became a tool for him to realize his dream of becoming a genius.
Therefore, we can draw a conclusion: love is the treasure of life's endless treasures. Just like when a martial artist is practicing martial arts, if he just mechanically fights according to the technique and forces himself to practice for many hours a day, then it is difficult for him to reach the realm of a master.
However, once he found his talent, because he loved to do it, time and space were no longer important to him. He can devote himself to the cultivation of martial arts, transform his love into endless power, and eventually become a true martial arts master.
Free life is like a mountain, only by going with the flow can we reach the peak and show our own style. One might wonder if such a lifestyle would shorten lives?
However, only by truly living oneself can life bloom in its most beautiful light. Even if life is short, if you have not lived your self, what is the difference between not being and not existing?