My BRUCE LEE Story: Bruce Lee Interview with Sifu Alex Richter aka The Kung Fu Genius
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2021
- My BRUCE LEE Story: Bruce Lee Interview with Sifu Alex Richter aka The Kung Fu Genius. Join Charles Damiano as he interviews Alex Richter and discusses his Bruce Lee Journey in exploring Wing Chun Kung Fu to Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do and learn how Bruce Lee's inspiration has put him on a path of self discovery!
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Hi Charles! Hi Alex! What an amazing interview, from being bullied at the age of 7, to becoming a Sifu instructor in N.Y.C. After 20 yrs. karate, Tai Kwan do, wing chin.Your development in different styles ,Because of Bruce lee inspiring you is admirable. To live in Seattle Washington where Bruce lee is buried , and visit his grave as often as you did. Was indeed cool and an honor. To do what you do now and have your own podcast only proves that anyone is capable of anything in life. Charles like you from collecting the Bruce lee collections as a teenager, to learning martial arts, body
Building, developing your own fitness
Training, to having your own Bruce lee
Channel for all to enjoy. Truly inspiring goals for anyone to achieve in life. Can’t wait for part 2, be well,stay safe.🙏👏👏👏👊
Luis thanks so much for you wonderful comments! Glad you enjoyed the show and wait to you see part 2 and 3! Only gets better from here! Have a great weekend and stay safe my friend!🙏👍✌️
"Bruce Lee's different from everyone else!" -Dan Inosanto. I myself also have been a huge fan of my idol Bruce Lee almost 4 decades (39 years) as well and still am as long as I live.
Thanks for commenting and subscribing to the channel and for sharing your story! Glad you enjoyed the show and have a great weekend my friend!✌️👍
Back in the 70s , the western world was enveloped by the Bruce Lee tsunami!! A wave of Bruce Lee influence, martial arts schools, asian influence, movies, magazines, comics, asian garb and lots of Kung Fu fighting! This Bruce Lee craze impacted so many that still decades later, the Bruce Lee legacy is very much alive and well!! Thanks to you both for sharing the stories!! 🇵🇷
Joann so very true and very well said! We are happy to contribute in keeping his spirit, image and Legacy alive! Have a wonderful weekend and glad you enjoy the show! 🙏👍✌️
Yes. It left a very long shadow.
@@gonzalovelazquezgonzalez8937 thanks for commenting and subscribing to the channel and indeed it did! Nice to meet you!✌️👍have a wonderful weekend!
I love bruce lee enter the dragon forever. you're welcome Joann diaz have a great week god bless
Wow what a awesome video thank you Charles Damiano and Sifu Alex Richter for showing us and your story on how Bruce Lee inspired you you both have a great weekend my friends
Martin thanks brother and glad you enjoyed the show! Have a wonderful weekend and stay tuned for part 2 which is longer and even better!.✌️👍
Good morning Charles and
Alex. Great show this morning
gents. I could listen too you guys all day. Love hearing your
Bruce Lee experiences.
Great weekend guys and I look
forward to both of your shows.
Peace to all.
👍👊👏
Robert glad to hear! Glad you enjoyed the show and part 2 and 3 get even better! Let me know when you get your Bruce Lee catalogs! Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe!🙏👍✌️
Thank you!
Great to see you both together again. I'm a regular of both channels👍
Awesome! Thank you! Good to hear! You are going to love the episode! Enjoy brother!
Thank you!
this is awesome! bruce lee had such an impact on so many people. its been almost 50 years of his passing.
Thomas yes indeed and he is still going strong! That’s how incredible of a person he was! Glad you enjoyed the show and have a great weekend my friend!✌️👍
Excellent interview. My first time visiting Lakeview cemetery in 1975 is very similar to Alex's. I also got dragged along by my parents to live on the west coast during high school like Alex. I hated the rain and cloudy weather at first too, but eventually grew to like it. Can't wait for part 2.
Joe thanks for sharing your story! It amazing how sue ti Bruce Lee In all our lives how similar all our experiences were in paving our own path to the Little Dragon! Thanks for commenting and have a wonderful Sunday! Be well my friend!✌️👍
It was a very fun and interesting interview Charles! Alex once searched the books for information on Wing Chun / Tsun. Now people read his own books and watch his own videos.
Stella very true and once again all inspired by our Hero Bruce Lee! Thanks for commenting and was good seeing you in the Live Chat! Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe!🙏👍✌️
Thank you! 🙏 Have a great weekend.
@@stellastavropoulou5827 appreciate you!
Thank you Stella!
I love the goat dragon bruce lee enter the dragon forever. you're welcome stella stravropoulou have a great week god bless
Hi Charles. Loved the interview with Alex. You can really see the passion that he has for the Martial Art's and for Bruce. Really cool, Bud. Best Wishes 🐲
Thanks my friend! Glad you enjoyed the show and Alex’s passion! Part 2 and 3 get even better! Enjoy as there more to come! Have a great weekend my friend!✌️👍
@@CharlesDamianoBLC You too, Brother. Have a good one and keep um' coming ✌😎 🐲
@@boltingskyline5234 Thanks and will do! Have a great Sunday!
Hola desde España . It is clear what Bruce Lee wants to convey in his films and through them. His philosophy. By fighting and not looking at the opponents, demonstrate your concentration and flow by emptying your mind of any emotional charge that prevents you from flowing. That is very clear in that 4:00 minute shot in Operation Dragon. Empty your mind, be like water, it flows!
Well said my friend! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Be well and have a great weekend!🙏✌️👍
I think idolising a favourite person isn’t so bad. One needs to remember that, he ( Bruce lee) was a human being, who had tapped into his talent at a very early age.
We all have it, but it’s all about being able to find, and take an advantage, rather than take advantage of each other through greed, deception, hate etc.
As I’m getting into my early fifties, the world around me seems that, I have fulfilled everything, except for leaving a good legacy when I depart from this world. It’s not about leaving materialistic things or owning them through hard work, but through education and love one for each other.
Bruce lee on the other hand knew this , so that’s how a person should motivate and achieve in life in every thing he does through honesty.
Bruce read alot through science and technology and it’s attributes through self determination, and willing to adapt with change. Rip B.L
Well said my friend! Have a great evening and an awesome weekend! Be well👍✌️
I agree with everything you have said, so I would just like to add. "The key to immortality is a life worth remembering."
@@jwfloating-world love the quote and so true! Thank for reminding everyone! Be well and stay safe my friend!🙏👍✌️
It is amazing to hear your stories of how you got introduced to Bruce Lee, guys! I remember my introduction to him with the movie Fists Of Fury! I loved Kung-Fu and martial arts movies and watched all the ones I could find, twenty times each… 😅 However, once I saw Bruce Lee, I instantaneously knew he was the best thing I had ever seen! I still feel the same today…
So cool! I feel the same way! Thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoyed and see you tomorrow for my new Bruce Lee feature episode! Enjoy and see you then!
Good stuff! Enjoying the conversation so far and looking forward to part 2
Andrew thanks and appreciate you commenting and subscribing to the channel! Part 2 and 3 are even better so stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe my friend!✌️👍
Charles, I love the way you blend in the movies.
Paul thanks brother! I do my best to keep it as interesting and entertaining for Bruce Lee fans as possible! Part 2 and 3 coming soon. Thanks again and have a great Sunday! Be well my friend!👍✌️
@@CharlesDamianoBLC - You remind me of that Fox Host with the way you ask questions. Brian Kilmeade. You do a great job.
@@PAUL_BAX3 Thanks my friend!
Great episode Charles!! Alex has some great stories!! I love his podcasts!! Can't wait for pt. 2!! It's amazing how one man's philosophy and teachings you can apply to so many different areas of life. When I go to staff meetings (break down the images), when I play basketball (it hits all by itself) as well as keeping healthy and fit and still practicing boxing techniques, punching, striking!! I believe that's why Bruce has endured for decades!!
Kelven yes well said my friend and he will live on forever! He was amazing and his Legacy will continue to live on in our hearts and thoughts! Part 2 and 3 are even better! Have a great weekend my friend!🙏✌️👍
Thank you Kelven!
Great interview! Thanks
A c thank you glad you enjoyed and thanks for commenting and subscribing to the channel! Have a great weekend and stay safe my friend!✌️👍
The drug letters is the most SHOCKING!! Video of KFG ,I will never forget that day, but,Bruce is still number #1 to me!!
Ramon yes it was and he is still number 1 in my book as well! Glad you enjoyed the show and have a great weekend my friend!✌️👍
You thought it was tough, I’m the one who had to read them! 🤣
@@TheKungFuGenius i saw your upload..talk about a smoking gun!!! That was world news to me!
Really Good interview thanks for sharing
Cornish thank you! Part 2 is today at 8 am enjoy! Thanks for commenting and subscribing to the channel! See you then my friend! 👍✌️
:O no way! My two favourite wing chun/Bruce lee people! looking forward to this!
Axel Thanks my friend! Appreciate you! See you Friday for another exciting episode! 👍✌
@@CharlesDamianoBLC absolutely! See you then! 💪
@@axelstone3131 👍Enjoy!
Excited for this!
@@TheKungFuGenius me too!
Great video Charlie. I really admire and respect Sifu Alex. A great guy and he too has a great channel. It's always great to hear what he says about Bruce.🙏👍
Thank you Draven! Alex is great and very knowlegable! Yes love his channel as well! Glad you enjoyed and see you Friday for my new featured Bruce Lee episode you’re going to love it. Have a great day and be well.
@@CharlesDamianoBLC You too Charlie my friend.
@@MrDravenLee Thanks!
Great episode. Can't wait for part 2. I really enjoy the Kung Fu Genius podcast. I can listen to Alex talk about Bruce Lee all day. Very knowledgeable
Thanks Mindin glad you enjoyed! Alex is a great guy and was a pleasure having him on the show! Part 2 and 3 are even better! Have a great weekend my friend!✌️👍
Good Friday Charles! I have mixed feelings about this video and i tell you why. I love Charles and he's videos...but i dont like what that guy did who charles is interviewing . My opinion it was very disrespectul to Bruce an post a video containing drug related personal letters of Bruce. Then this sifu started to call me that i am a child etc because i say that i think its respecfull to Bruce..wow and he suppose to be Sifu of Wing Chun... Sorry Charkes but i just resoect Bruce way too much not say anything about it. Charles you are great btw!
Japekki understand! Thanks for commenting! Alex is a big Bruce Lee fan as well and was simply trying to present the letters in as respectful a manner as possible! But understand you point of view. Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
Bruce spoke about being honest, and these letters revealed a lot about what was going on in the last years of his life. I have over 40 videos on my channel, did one about the Bob Baker letters, and the rest are not focused on that. I also wasn’t the one who exposed them - the auction house did that. I did an even handed take on it - and I’m not responsible for people being triggered by open source public information. But thank you for commenting, it helps the algorithm.
@@TheKungFuGeniusSir its not all about the views on youtube that matter...but this just tells how you look up and care about the human being that you admire and respect. That it seems you don't on highest level. You should then think about choosing he's personal life respective not to post personal letters that might have consern abouth health etc and might reflect to he's relatives in the future. This has nothing do being honest so dont get behind of that. I hope you really understand what i mean..and learn it for the future.
I'm glad this is 2 parts as Alex is really interesting and always has a lot to say. Great interviewing Charles.
Deborah Agreed! He is a wealth of knowledge and part 2 and 3 are even better so stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend!✌️👍
Thank you, that’s very kind.
Can't wait brothers 😊😊😊
Beltran Thank you! See you Friday for this exciting episode! See you then! 👍✌
Great interview Bruce had that draw people to him charisma. Looking forward to part two, have a great weekend Charles 🐉✌️
Lisa glad you enjoyed and indeed Bruce did! You have a wonderful weekend as well and stay safe!🙏✌️👍
I love dragon bruce lee enter the dragon forever. you're welcome lisa album have a great week god bless
Really enjoyed this interview with Sifu Alex and you Charles. Excited about part 2 I will be looking forward to next Friday....Thanks guys
Harry thanks brother! Part 2 and 3 are even better! See you then and have a great evening! ✌️👍
Wow Charles Another fantastic episode Alex Richter amazing story really interesting i also watch the kung-fu Genius which is fantastic as well keep up the great work Charles well done 👏
Steven thank you! thanks for chiming in and glad you enjoyed the show! Alex has and extensive Bruce Lee and Martial Arts background and part 2 and 3 are even better! Stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend!🙏👍✌️
Thank you Steven!
Great interview and story. Hope to go to Seattle one day to visit Bruce’s and Brandon’s grave.
Glad you enjoyed my friend! The visit to their grave site is a must! Very surreal feeling at the grave site! Glad your enjoying the channel! Appreciate you! See you Tuesday on the release on my bonus Bruce lee episode and Friday for part 2! 👍🙏
Nice story I can relate alot to this but its abit of a rich mans story let's have a poor boys version too ?
Thanks for commenting and subscribing to the channel! Have a great weekend my friend!👍✌️
I’ve been accused of many things but never of being a rich man. Please don’t tell my wife I’m rich, she’d be so upset with me.
@@TheKungFuGenius hahahahaha we will make she does not find out! 😂
@@TheKungFuGenius no offence ment BMW job flying around living where you like sounds cool, my little brother likes your show I didnt rate you till I watched this and your explanations and theory. Keep up the good work would be fun to chi sau with you. Have a great weekend! 🐲👊🤗
Hello, Sir. Thank you for interviewing my Si-Gung. Nice interview.
Jihad and thank you for commenting and subscribing to the channel! How and when were you first introduced to Bruce Lee? Nice to meet you? Where are you from? Be well and have a great Sunday!👍✌️
@@CharlesDamianoBLC You're welcome, Sir. Nice meeting you as well, Sir. I was maybe 2 or 3 and saw Kato beating up Robin and, as toddlers do in a demanding voice, "Ma! Who's that beating up Robin!?" She said his name is "Bruce Lee." Aside from "Game of Death," my mother took my Brother and I to the theater to see his movies. This is early '70's. I'm from Jamaica, Queens, and, interestingly enough, my martial arts origin is VERY similar my Si-Gung's- specifically the bully and the age and the revenge. LOL. Do you practice a martial discipline? You be well and have an awesome Sunday. Peace and Blessings.
@@jihadbattle2003 thanks for sharing your story brother! I’m from Manhattan NY born and raised. Like you was 13 when saw Bruce on big screen when he was still alive in 1973! I studied Wing Chun Kung Fu and JKD for many years! Check out my story by watch: on my channel!
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@@CharlesDamianoBLC Brother Charles!!! In my "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" voice-in 4 part harmony- AWESOME!!!!! I started, the day I was bullied, with Grandmaster Alan Lee's Chinese Wu-Su Kung Fu Association (his school is literally a stone's throw from City Wing Tsun). He had a satellite school on Hillside Avenue in Queens. I will definitely check that link out, In shaa Allah. Be well, my Friend.
@@jihadbattle2003 love 4 part harmony use to sing that as a kid in an acapella group growing up! Lol I know the school you are talking g about. Visited it many time In The early days! What small world! Nice chatting and sharing old times! Be well!
Another interesting and informative interview. The Kung Fu Genius really has an impressive range of not only Wing Chun knowledge, but other Martial Arts too. Just imagine him and Jesus Santiago in the same room. A very humble person and great to listen to. He should have his own show. Ha! Great variety of guests again Charles.
Jonathan thanks for joining in the Live Chat! Alex is A wealth of knowledge on Martial Arts and Bruce Lee! Have you also seen his show? One day will get him and Jesus in the show together! Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe my friend!🙏👍✌️
Thank you, you are too kind!
Just watched interview again and missed this as I was typing a reply. Alex mentions about getting beaten up and taking up Karate as revenge. Then moving to Seattle and visiting Bruce's grave often, You said it sounds like a movie and bears an amazing similarity to No Retreat, No Surrender. All Alex has to do now is have Bruce's ghost come to him to teach him Jeet Kune Do, and then fight Jean-Claude Van Damme and you have the film.
@@jwfloating-world Hahahaha very true. That was a fun and entertaining movie back in the day! Have. Great Sunday my friend!✌️👍
Hi Charles I don't know who he is but sounds pretty interesting since you have him on your show always exiting who you interview I'll be watching friday.
Larry Sifu Alex Richter is a great guy, big Bruce Lee fan and studied Wing Clun Kung Fu for over 20 years. Has his own pod cast called the Kung Fu Genius and has his own Wing Clun School in NYC!
I don’t know who he is either.
@@TheKungFuGenius your cool great sense of humor
@@TheKungFuGenius hahahaha
@@larrylara8865 yep he is a great guy!
Terrific way to kick off Friday! Watching this was very pleasant, listening to two brothers share their love for the art and Bruce Lee. Excellent. Have a wonderful weekend guys! ✌️
Hector thanks brother and alway appreciate you joining in the live chat! Have a wonderful weekend and talk soon brother! 🙏👍✌️
Hector Martinez! Glad to see you on UA-cam! I follow you on Facebook, but have not been on that platform for a time. Glad to see you active. Hope all is well!
@@fletchkeilman2205 Thank you so very much Fletch, I appreciate your support for Charles’ channel! Great to have you on board. Have a blessed weekend! 🙏
@@CharlesDamianoBLC Always fun Charlie!! Loved the episode! 👍💥👍💥
@@Urbankungfu61 thanks brother 👍looking forward to filming your other episodes! We have some great ones coming up! They will be spectacular!!!
Great episode Charles. The KFG is a great Bruce lee podcast too.Great Bruce lee stuff .
Robert yes very true! Enjoy Alexes channel and he is a great guy! thanks for chiming in and glad you enjoyed the show! Alex has and extensive Bruce Lee and Martial Arts background and part 2 and 3 are even better! Stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend!🙏👍✌️
Groovy stuff guys!
Looking forward to watching PT.2!
Be well water, in motion.
Jawara thanks for commenting! Where you been? How is it going! Glad you enjoyed the show part 2 is even better! Stay tuned!✌️👍
@@CharlesDamianoBLC New job schedule bro.
@@jawarakarega7534 all the best in your new job! What will you be doing
Ahhh, the Kung Fu Genius, always an entertaining storyteller. Too bad the Lee gravesite is sectioned off, but I guess it was needed for crowd control. Speaking of which, I was in Seattle in the late '80s for a cousin's wedding and had no idea where the grave was, so my mom suggested asking at the hotel desk, to which I went, “Okay, but I doubt they'll know,” and soon as I opened my mouth, "Oh, the Bruce Lee Memorial? It's at Lakeview Cemetery, pretty big place…here, I circled the location and wrote down the section it's in, good luck." Driving there, I was like, wow, that hotel was really on the ball-I mean, how many guests would be asking about Bruce Lee’s grave? When we got to the indicated section and realized we still had to find one out of a sea of headstones, my mom suggested asking what looked like college kids who just came from soccer, to which I went, “Okay, but they’re young guys; I doubt they’ll know. Excuse me, would you happen to know where the Bru-” “The Bruce Lee Memorial? Yeah, it's right over that way.” Walking over, I was like, wow, they just knew-I mean, how many visitors would be asking about Bruce Lee’s grave? Then we got there, saw the impressive piles of flowers and notes, and I was like, wow, guess a lot of people are into Bruce like I am. Nice to know I’m not alone, lol.
Randal thanks for sharing that great story! Like I mentioned...I read it is one of the most visited gravesites around! You are not alone! There are millions of fans around the world who make a point of visiting his gravesite! Glad you had the opportunity to visit! What did it fell like to you standing above his grave? Glad you enjoyed the episode and have a great weekend-did you see part 2 yet? Be well and see you next Friday! 👌✌
@@CharlesDamianoBLC Haven't seen part 2 yet, but I definitely will. You know, the visit was special, but because I had a lot of loved ones die when I was growing up, visiting cemeteries isn't necessarily an emotional experience for me per se; it's more of a ritual. That said, what moved me was how many things were left there paying respect to the man. Didn’t expect that. And in the 2000s when I went to a Lee exhibit in San Francisco Chinatown (did you loan anything to it?) and saw so many people of all colors, ages, and walks of life-there was even a group of school kids taking notes-and signed the guest book filled with signatures, addresses, and comments from all over the world, I was moved again. Why? Well, it was partly by what Bruce means to me, but mostly by what he means to others. A LOT of others. Never ceases to amaze me, and always makes me feel like I’m part of a global family. So keep up the good work, my brother!
@@randalwung8715 your going to enjoy it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Bruce Lee definitely impacted the world and touched so many peoples lives in different ways! Thanks again and have a wonderful weekend brother! Bruce Lee Forever!
@@randalwung8715 never had any of my items at the Bruce Lee AF Chinatown events. They were probably Jeff Chins items!
thats very great amazing awesome my favorite ultra rare story master arts martial kung fu legend the dragon bruce lee interview with sifu alex aka the kung fu genius part one. I love the dragon bruce lee enter the dragon classic movie. rest in peace goat the dragon bruce lee legend never die forever forever. thank you best friends buddy brothers 🤘🎸
Dave this was a fun interview and Alex is a great guy and great Wing Chun Instructor! Glad you enjoyed!
@@CharlesDamianoBLCI love the true legend fighter the dragon bruce lee forever you're welcome brothers have a great week god bless 🤘🎸
@@davepicard9256 Glad you enjoyed!
@@CharlesDamianoBLCI love the goat bruce lee enter the dragon forever. you're welcome brothers have a great week god bless
@@DavePicard-re7bq don’t we all!
Really enjoyed hearing about Alex journey..part 2 should be cool
Steve glad you enjoyed Alexes story! It’s amazing how everyone inspiring by Bruce Lee has there own Bruce Lee Journey! Part 2 and 3 are even better! Stay tuned my friend! I love the portrait you did of Hector and Bruce! Amazing! I have to get one as well and give some thought to the design! Lol. You are doing a great job with your paintings!
Steve bye the way I loved the Robert Lee Documentary but not sure Robert was totally satisfied with the finding as to cause of death! Too many other variables involved: coke, cortisol, hash, acid, over worked, no rest, heat, first collapse which he did not address if there was a connection with the second when he passed! Thought they offered good closure on all the other boys death theories! Overall loved the documentary!
@@CharlesDamianoBLC thank you I've never been busier ..I'm starting the giveaway painting today
@@CharlesDamianoBLC I enjoyed it as well..
@@stevewalling3678 wow nice! Your very welcome and glad I can help brother!
I feel so much positive energy in this video!!
Ramon glad you felt that way! Appreciate you!
Enter the dragon the greatest martial arts movie of all times.and the last dragon is a fun movie.itsfunny to ha
Terrell Agreed! The great ever! Thanks for commenting! Have a wonderful weekend!✌️👍
Thank you, great one!
Francis thanks for commenting and subscribing to the channel! How long have you been a Bruce Lee fan? thanks for chiming in and glad you enjoyed the show! Alex has and extensive Bruce Lee and Martial Arts background and part 2 and 3 are even better! Stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend!🙏👍✌️
@@CharlesDamianoBLC I follow closely both your and Alex Richter's work. To your question, I was 4 when I became aware of the Bruce Lee and he totally fascinated me. I am now almost 50 - so it's been a while.
@@franciscordon9230 thanks for sharing your story as Bruce Lee was an inspiration to us all! Enjoy your day!
Wow!! KFG ! With Charles!!! Amazing!!!!
Ramon thank you! Wait until you see part 2 and 3!
There was a Kung Fu school in downtown Perth Amboy,N.J....I USED TO GO AND SEE MY FRIEND TRAIN,MY MOM GOT ME A NINJA SUIT AT STRIKING FIST IN WOOODBRIDGE👍
Wow that’s great and thanks for sharing your story! I grew up in Manhattan NY in the early 70’s during that Bruce Lee craze and it was electric!
2 legends in one place. Great episode!! . 🔥🤟
Thanks so much my friend but the only Legend here is Bruce Lee! 😂 appreciate you brother!👍✌️
@@CharlesDamianoBLC you are a legend Charles 😉 Take care buddy & have a great weekend!
@@mig1017 thanks so much🙏✌️👍
It’s spelled Leg End … two Leg Ends hahaha
@@TheKungFuGenius 😂 great show guys.👌😉
Awesome interview Charles. I admire the camaraderie you guys are showing each other on your channels. The impact of Bruce Lee almost 50 years after his death is just amazing....it really is !
Y Hideit thank you! Yes was a lot of fun meeting and sharing stories with Sifu Alex! His impact on people all around the world continues to grow! He was that amazing!!! Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe my friend!👍✌️
Thank you!
@@TheKungFuGenius Thanks to both you guys for being true to your respect and continued admiration of Bruce. With all of the trolls and hatters in social media who intentionally try to defame n degrade the impact of Lee's short life. It is honorable to see that you are intelligent enough to separate the truth from the falsehood and the important from the unimportant. As Bruce would end.....to you both Walk On !
Morning Charles
Trevor how you doing brother?
@@CharlesDamianoBLC Hi Charlie right episode very interesting Sifi fu Alex richter Has a lot of knowledge on wing chun I did mention about hung gar kung fu I don’t think you have time to mention that To him maybe next time Also I hope you’re doing good mate, And just a quick question about posters of Bruce Lee with the Chinese writing on do you have those to purchase or do you know where I can obtain them and what size They would be thank you very much Trevor Smith
@@trevorsmith311 I did not film the new episode with Alex yet. this is one I filmed with him about a year ago! We meet this Sunday and will be asking him your questions. :) Can you email me at cdbrlee@aol.com
to let me know more about the posters your looking for. I have loads but want to make sure we are on the same page. Maybe you can email me a picture of ones you are looking for!
Hi Charles thanks for the reply I’ll go through the one I would like at the weekend And get back to you Cheers mate
@@trevorsmith311 great! No Rush! Have a great weekend!
Can't wait
Tony Me neither! Lol Fun episode! Alex is a great guy! He told me he knows you!
less than 2 hours to wait ! Make the clock run slowly please God, so I can keep this exciting Buzz last a little longer. Charles it feels like Christmas again with your santa gift and the excitement is building big time. Thanks Bro. 🙂🙏❤👍
Craig thanks brother! Glad you feel that way! 👍✌️fun episode coming up! Enjoy brother!
@@CharlesDamianoBLC Cheers Charles. Was watching other videos on your channel today, to keep the buzz going.......only just over 30 mins to go now 🙂🙏 I'm waiting in for a delivery service, so there is no better place to browse ! is here bro. Thanks 🏴❤👍
@@craig7519 your the Man ! Thanks for all you support!
@@CharlesDamianoBLC Aww cheers for your kindness bro. Im watching you and Tony Santiago last video together 1 week ago, this will finish nicely in time for today's Premiere. Thanks Bro 🙂🏴🙏👍
@@craig7519 nice that is a fun episode! More coming up with Tony and Alex! Enjoy and take soon! Have a wonderful weekend!👍✌️
YES! Alex has an awesome podcast!
Thank you!
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Glad you enjoyed the show and see you Sunday for my new exciting action packed Bruce Lee short! Enjoy and have a great Labor day weekend!
Great interview SG on Bruce Lee! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✌🏾&🙏🏾
Thanks again brother part 2 is even better so stay tuned!✌️👍
Great to see Alex on your channel Charles I love his KFG channel as well. I call you two my favourite Bruce Lee guys on UA-cam haha thanks for another awesome episode guys and have a great weekend 😁
Tom good to hear! We are going to be teaming up more in future episodes as well! He is a great guy and glad you enjoyed! Have a wonderful weekend! 👍✌️
Great comment! I’m gonna put “Bruce Lee Guy” on my business card!
The question begs to be asked...if Alex was in Seattle, why didn't he seek out Jesse Glover in Seattle or Taky Kimura, both in Seattle where he lived at the time?
Paul that is a question for Alex. Thanks for chiming in on the channel! I purchased and use to distribute your books back in the day. Still have a few listed in my website! Great books!
Paul I asked Alex the same question during the podcast. He said he wrote to Sifu Taky Kimura but received no reply. I know the Jun Fan Gung Fu institute is still being run in Seattle by Sifu Andy Kimura, And the Jun Fan Academy by Sifu Abe Santos.
@@jwfloating-world Thanks is correct. I met Andy and Taky at the banquets Linda and Shannon ran in late 90's ! Great people!
@@jwfloating-world - What about Glover?
Don't know Paul. Alex will have to reply on that.
Time flies when seeing sifu Alex talks. 👍
SC very true as he is a wealth of information and stories on Bruce Lee and Wing Chun! Have a great weekend!👍✌️
The way you 2 talk about 1 time watching Bruce Lee gave me chills😀
@@sc-mh8hy thanks brother! Appreciate hearing! It was the impact he left on us all! He was just phenomenal!
My wife would disagree! Hahah thanks for the comment.
Great video guys !
Daniel thanks brother! thanks for chiming in and glad you enjoyed the show! Alex has and extensive Bruce Lee and Martial Arts background and part 2 and 3 are even better! Stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend!🙏👍✌️
@@CharlesDamianoBLC excited to see it and be part off
@@DanielTsachev thanks brother stay safe my friend! Talk soon and have a great day!👍✌️
Great episode guys , love the stories some interesting bits aswell keep em coming your brother overseas ✌️
Dave thanks for chiming in and glad you enjoyed the show! Alex has and extensive Bruce Lee and Martial Arts background and part 2 and 3 are even better! Stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend!🙏👍✌️
@@CharlesDamianoBLC Will do mate as always ✌️
@@davebrucelee2011 thanks brother!
Yeah great stuff ...the question stays did he begin to understand why bruce switched to jeet kun do ?
Nico it was to confining for him after a while and need to express himself freely by using no way as the way and having no limitation as the limitation! JKD was his way of expressing himself in total combat! He needed to express himself his way not the wing chub way! Have a wonderful weekend!👍✌️
Fans want to see the BLONDIE episode & his final tv interview in Hong Kong July/5/1973, his Dominican Republic Video & North Carolina TV 👍👊 Video
Danny I hear you! If we ever find them and they ever get released we all will be very happy! Glad you enjoyed and see you tomorrow for my new Bruce Lee feature episode! Enjoy and see you then!
@@CharlesDamianoBLC thanks
@@db90990 you’re very welcome. See you tomorrow for my new episode. Enjoy
Very cool.
Allan thanks for commenting and subscribing to the channel and glad you enjoyed! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!👍✌️
Hi Charles, great episode with Sifu Alex. Its been my hope to visit Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee gravesite. I am glad that I was there when the Kungfu Boom happened. It was a great experience. Thanks for posting and have a great weekend buddy.
Luis you got to visit his gravesite! It is a must for every Bruce Lee fan! I’m sure you will get there one day! Glad you enjoyed the show and have a great weekend my friend!✌️👍
@@CharlesDamianoBLC thanks
@@luisvelazquez5420 your welcome my friend! Be well! 👍✌️
Happy Fridays you guys! Mr. Richter, I enjoyed you interview thoroughly and I especially liked the part of your time at Bruce Lee's gravesite, that was quite special. That's quite the history you have there, very interesting, I look forward to the next interview. Charles my friend thanks you so much and have a great weekend and you as well Mr. Richter.
Jessie thanks for chiming in and glad you enjoyed the show! Alex has and extensive Bruce Lee and Martial Arts background and part 2 and 3 are even better! Stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend!🙏👍✌️
@@CharlesDamianoBLC Yes I see this.. awesome look froward to hearing more. He aint bad for a 80's kid.
@@jessieodawa indeed 😂 he has an old soul from the 70’s! Enjoy your day!
Thank you so much!
@@TheKungFuGenius Your welcome Mr. Richter.
Incredible stories on BL
Thanks PrinceNamor777 glad you enjoyed the show! Thanks for commenting and subscribing to the channel and have a great weekend!👍✌️
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Daniel thanks for joining in the Live Chat earlier! Glad you enjoyed the show and have a great weekend my friend!👍✌️
Wonder what you guys are going to talk about?
Jonathan hahahahaha. It’s a mystery! 😂 make sure to watch History channel tonight. New documentary “the Death of Bruce Lee” at 8 pm.
@@CharlesDamianoBLC Thanks for reminder. but unfortunately I don't have the History Channel. They will most likely show your programme from a couple of weeks ago.
@@CharlesDamianoBLC I helped arrange some interviews for that History Channel episode...
We will talk about our favorite sewing machines and thread.
@@TheKungFuGenius That's good. I hear Charles has some great vintage stuff. And are you going to talk about making your own clothes too. Such as that Game of Death suit you made for Charles's podcast. I bet he wanted one too.
In 1972 Bruce Lee challenged 3 Thai boxers in Bangkok and they were impressed with his style of martial arts. If you get a chance sifu Charles San, check out some Thai boxing my friend.
Marvin I had a friend who was a Thai boxer and a very tough fighter. Use to spar with him around 20 years ago and was always a difficult challenge! His kicks were powerful! Lol glad you enjoyed the show and have a great weekend my friend!✌️👍
@@CharlesDamianoBLC no evidence of this. I have heard he did fight a Thai boxer though,
@@axelstone3131 I heard that as well! Appreciate you commenting and continued enjoyment on the channel!👍✌️
@@CharlesDamianoBLC sorry Charles I didn’t meant reply to your comment I meant to reply to the guy who posted. Never heard about 3 Thai guys in 72. But yeh the Thai boxer when he made big boss seems credible. I also didn’t mean no evidence of Bruce’s abilities. There’s tons of evidence he was something special.
@@axelstone3131 all good hubby and I think you may be right about the 1 Thai boxer encounter
I like this podcast, hope less of the drug letters ✉ conversation comes up, as those could easily be fake and have emerged to stain the world's greatest Legend
Redfirekia thanks for commenting and please subscribe to the channel! Yes less will talk on that and more on how Bruce continues to inspire us all! Glad you are enjoying the Channel and have a great weekend my friend and stay safe!👍✌️
Someone faked 50 letters which demonstrated Bruce used cocaine among other things and the Lee Estate DIDNT cry foul? If you believe that you might believe Bruce is secretly alive as a famous Korean American playwright 🤣🤣🤣
@@TheKungFuGenius that was a good 👍 one lol about the Korean part you got me lol. I'm glad you actually met him so there's zero % chance of that, it's true some one really got me to look into it and then when I seen all the comments of other people noticing a similarity I was like what if my hero since 4 years old is still possibly alive... but yeah as far as the letters after Hollywood tried to make Bruce like a fool in the Tarantino movie anything is possible as far a fabrication. He is by far the most famous legendary figure around the globe 🌎 and since we don't know a 100% the letters are real we shouldn't talk about them... Bruce was about optimal body conditioning and to all the new martial artists 🥋 inspired by Lee to get into Martial Arts that stuff shouldn't be talked about anymore please 🙏 🙄.
@@CharlesDamianoBLC thank you and yes already subbed and shared with my co workers and friends who majority happen to be huge Bruce Lee fans and its nice to have a podcast like yours and Kung Fu Genius, cause everyone is tired of listening to Joe Rogan all the time. This is a great change 👌 👏 keep the content growing 👏 👍
@@redfirekla wow that is a great compliment thank you so much! More fun episodes to come! Have a Wonderful weekend!✌️👍
HAPPY SATURDAY AFTERNOON I KNOW YESTERDAY WAS FRIDAY BUT I HAD SOMETHING TO DO SORRY FOR BEING LATE BUT I AM HERE RIGHT HAVE FUN GUYS ENJOY EVERYBODY 😀
Thanks Ali all good and glad you caught the episode! Have a great Saturday!
Great episode listening to Alex was excellent I will definitely be tuning in to more of his episodes and I’m going to check out the Kung fu genius channel I watched your episode Charles after hearing Alex talk I’m going to watch more .until next time all the best Pete
Peter thanks brother for joining in our Live Chat! Glad you enjoyed the show and part 2 and 3 are even better so stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend and be well my friend!🙏✌️✌️
Thank you Peter!
That's Tae Kwon Do...
He was setting up a kick
That's like telling the guy your plan
18 years in tang soo do.. My instructor did teach traditional tang soo do for beginners.
But, after your first colored belt you started training in a realistic way
We never set up anything
From anyway you are standing we could with ease throw any kick.
We never set up anything.
Who goes
Ready
Set ( setup)
Go
On the streets.. Wow...
I am now on my 9th martial art 41 years of training.
56 years old ... Though I look insane with very long blonde hair full head of hair no gray or white.
I earned a nice name butcher because of how I would chop people down in tournaments... Full contact broke my jaw. Left but was destroyed all ribs broken fingers broken
We didn't play games
When I fought Tae Kwon Do people every time the set up something they dropped their hands to kick
I'd kick their hands hoping to break the hand. Wasn't against the rules.
They all made that mistake
I lost to one Tae Kwon Do guy. My cousin and he had years on me and I only had 6 months training
Btw why do Tae kawn do people all of them bounce what is the bounce.. That's never even taught
I am 4 years into Wing Chun do.. Sijo was a awesome dude.. Know him well.
Sigung Ambrose now has the system.. Still changing to be very efficient in dropping anyone in less than a few seconds
Bruce Lee believed anything longer than a few seconds is a waste
At 56 I still can walk into any Tae Kwon do place and destroy them.
I did that in the 80s around the Detroit area.. Well me and a bad as gal named Kathey Harman... We scared those bouncing meat bags
Hell one kicked me in my cup and they wanted us to knee.
I was like umm.. If I get kicked my balls in the street I can't knee there.. I can take it... Hell. United Tae Kwon Do was the worst... The little grand master I challenged him to a fight at the 6 mile and middle belt in Livoniia Michigan in 85 or 86 and he wouldn't when I told him who I was trained under...all that rank and he had fear.
Grand Master Jae Joon Kim turned out killers and I was trained under him his son Naam and grand Master William Thompson who I earned my Master 4th degree under.
I will brag one of his best students and damn right I have prove... Even with a fucked up back I kept training..
Sijo matched Bruce Lee's speed and re redefined the 1 and 3 inch punch
You know of people some of us trained with great martial. Artist.
Bad attitude I do have.. There's so much garbage being taught.
Muay Thai is my 9th .. Fucking hurts... My body is saying please stop.. One day maybe.
I challenged those meat bags on cobra kai.
That's now how it works... To much telegraphing.. It's not how it works.
Sigh.. You were setting up a kick..
So easy it is to see wow
I never set up.
I can from any way I stand launch kicks, punches, small circle jujitsu.. I don't even count that as one trained it yeah professor Walk Jay... Trained with him and with Sigung Ambrose in small circle.
To many George Dillmans in the world..
Len H thanks for sharing all that great information! All the best in your continued journey in the Martial Arts! I see you live the lifestyle and I commend you for your dedication and commitment to the arts all these years! Was it all inspired by Bruce Lee? How and when were you first introduced to Bruce Lee? Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again for commenting and subscribing to the channel! Be well my friend!
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Glad you know what happened without seeing it! Thanks for commenting.
..that was too long to read
Glad to see the same four losers (or one dork with four accounts) who automatically dislike every video I put out within the first hour have also done the same over here. I can’t imagine being such a loser that I have to chase videos of people that i have either blocked (or don’t like me or you or Hector) just to dislike it.
Alex could not agree more! Whoever this sad person is you can only fell sorry for this lonely and unhappy person that is seeking recognition thru negative means! Call you soon!
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Eddie thanks my friend and thanks for chiming in and glad you enjoyed the show! Alex has and extensive Bruce Lee and Martial Arts background and part 2 and 3 are even better! Stay tuned! Have a wonderful weekend!🙏👍✌️
Eddie glad you enjoyed my Bruce Lee man cave! 😂
@@CharlesDamianoBLC Alex is a great guy he still owns me more HK police stories lol
@@eddietours3728 indeed he is and has a great channel!
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Glad you enjoyed the show and see you Sunday for my new exciting action packed Bruce Lee short! Enjoy and have a great Labor day weekend!
BECAUSE BRUCE LEE WAS THE REAL THING HE WASN'T NO loudmouth like you-know-who I DON'T WANT TO SAY HIS NAME BUT YOU GUYS KNOW WHO IAM TALKING ABOUT BRUCE LEE WAS REAL AND HE MID WHAT HE SAYS THAT THE BOTTOM LINE PEACE OUT 👊
Ali thanks for commenting and Sharing your thoughts and glad you enjoyed the show! Have a great weekend!