
He was a loving husband, a father of two children, an actor, but first and foremost, he was a martial artist. However, there is one man who is unarguably considered the pioneer of the concept of MMA the godfather, if you will.īruce Lee was known by many people as many different things. The answer to that question varies, as many people have played an integral role in its development over the years.

Where did this evolving new sport come from, and who do we credit for bringing it to us? It spans across 130 countries, and you’re almost certain to find a fight on television any time of the day or night. The sport of Mixed Martial Arts as we know it today has become the fastest growing sport in the world in just less than two decades.

Bruce Lee Performing an Armbar/Crucifix in 1972
