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The Personification of a Philosophy
“Be Water, My Friend”: The Personification of a Bruce Lee Philosophy People see Bruce Lee as a great martial artist. He certainly was; however, he was much more than that. He influenced (and continues to influence) many people, including many famous personalities. This is a story of Bruce Lee’s influence over a person who was not...
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2013: Catherine “Kit” Zauhar
We are constantly amazed by the incredible diversity of talents our BLF Scholarship winners display year over year. They truly are Bruce Lee-like in their approach to their chosen crafts, and career goals. Catherine “Kit” Zauhar, is no exception. Kit was a winner of the 2013 scholarship. She shared a few words about her experience...
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Bruce Lee: Sifu, Friend & Big Brother
Doug Palmer is one of a small group of people to have ever trained with, and learned directly from, Bruce Lee. Doug is a first generation student in every sense. In his letter series “Bruce Lee: Sifu, Friend and Big Brother” you’ll hear first hand accounts of what it was like to train with and...
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2015: Jack Bernier
IN THEIR OWN WORDS Jack Bernier – 2015 SCHOLARSHIP Winner: How has Bruce Lee influenced your life? I have always been a reader. Reading so many books it was rare to find one that truly altered my perspective on life. Many were interesting, many were entertaining, but few were life-changing. There was one book,...
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2015: Dahae Hwang
Dahae Hwang – 2015 Scholarship Winner With a personality that can light up the room, and a drive to overcome any challenge she faces, Dahae is a true ambassador for the BLF Scholarship program, and a role model in her community. “I learned from my experience that without the help of my mentors in...
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2015: Guethshina Altena
In Their Own Words Guethshina Altena – 2015 Scholarship Winner Guethshina has faced adversity in her 16 years that most of us couldn’t begin to imagine. After surviving the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, which sadly took the life of her mother, Guethshina moved to the US to start a new life. “When people...
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2004: Caleb Abraham
“Bruce has been an inspiration to me for many years. His undeniable talents are his immediate attraction for most, but I became fascinated with his philosophies on adaptation. The way he spoke about flowing with outside forces and utilizing its own momentum were enlivening on so many levels in my own life. In many...
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2015: Jennifer Du
“Bruce Lee’s philosophy about ‘Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation’ has resonated with me, and when I learned of it, my eyes were opened to more methods of accomplishing what I wanted to do. By rejecting sets of moves, and by creating a new martial art style entirely, Bruce Lee’s wisdom...
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2013: Jessica Zhao
“I see computing as a foundation for navigating our modern world, and from health to education to wearable devices, I hope to be part of its diverse impact. On campus, I’m involved in Women in Computer Science, the Undergraduate Chinese American Association, and section leading for Stanford’s introductory CS courses. Recently, I was lucky to study abroad at...