"Taky Kimura - The Heart of The Dragon"

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"Taky Kimura - The Heart of the Dragon" [2020]
Taky Kimura was Bruce Lee’s best friend and senior most student, meeting Bruce when he was just a new arrival to Seattle, WA. This short film tells the story of a Japanese-American who survived the incarceration camps of World War II, and went on to meet and train with the greatest martial arts legend of all time. Now 96 years old, Taky has passed down Bruce’s original teachings and the tradition of Jeet Kune Do to his son, Andy Kimura, who continues the legacy where it all started; in Seattle’s Chinatown/International District.
Produced by Indie Genius Media (@indiegeniusmedia)
Director: Jamil Suleman
Director of Photography: Aaron Jacob
Camera B: Michael Brumfield
Audio Engineer: Dayana Capulong
Original Interview Audio: David Ryder
Editors: Jamil Suleman & Aaron Jacob
Thanks to:
Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle
Bruce Lee Organization
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Northwest Wushu
The Lee and Kimura Families
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@shawbrothersmuseummexico3167 3 года назад

I just heard the news today he passed away at 96. My deepest condolences to his son and students. He was the most humble soul I have ever meet. This is a true lost to the Martial World. RIP

@bs070667 3 года назад

Much respect to Mr. Kimura and his son for carrying on the legacy of Bruce Lee....

@mrbilly6274 4 года назад

I was so blessed to meet this great man. He came by the Seattle cemetary on that cold winter day, and took the time to share stories of Bruce, and had photos taken with him. My heart will grieve when he passes on.

@bruceseah 4 года назад

Love Sifu Taky Kimura's laugh, he is kind, friendly, and generous. He treated me a good lunch and gave me $75 for helping him to unload a container of oranges from Japan. Three of us did that job, Roy Hollingsworth and Cyril Williams. God bless you Sifu!

@1888swordsman 4 года назад

If Bruce Lee was a rock landing in a pond, this story (an important story) is a ripple effect on how he changed and influenced so many lives. Bless you Taky Kimura, RIP.

@brucelone5504 4 года назад

Bruce Lee died when I 9 years old. Started watching his movies when i was 11. Love him ever since. 56 now and I'm still crazy over him. The sleeping dragon. The fist that shocked the world! Rest in peace. From Singapore.

@brucelone5504 4 года назад

Best is not to fight. But if you have to. Then you must win. In order to win there are few things which you must have in any martial art. Speed, Accuracy, Power, Most importantly Guts and Calm. Most probably you'll win. Again best is don't fight. Thank you.

@Lightnings 3 года назад

@@brucelone5504 spot on mate.

@carlnilssonyoung8961 4 года назад

I really not interested ppl just talk about Bruce Lee 'S movies. Stories like this, that Bruce Lee had contributed so much far beyond imagination. His humanity, his ways treating ppl regardless race n social status is what the world needs.

@leowang9562 3 года назад

Found this video after watching "Legend of Bruce Lee". Moved by their incredible friendship, salute sifu Tarky!

@kbreeze6969 4 года назад

Taky, I believe Bruce chose you among others because you guys were kindred spirits, and love each other like close family. God blessed you as you age gracefully.

@MoanaHawaiiLani 4 года назад

Sifu Taky Kimura is a great individual who's inner strength has always impressed me. As a former student he taught me to always be humble, while carrying on throughout life's challenges.

@user-uq3ks3uf8u 4 года назад

a honest respectful man.

@johnbarnes6568 4 года назад

You just know this is going to be a must see, the amazing memories of Taky Kimura.

@ak77dragon1 4 года назад

Absolutely loved the video .... beautiful

@stevenmatly 4 года назад

I was so fortunate to have met Taky Kimura and Andrew Kimura once and their members who are amazing teachers and shared values - the Heart ❤️ of the Dragon 🐉 we are grateful to you all for putting this beautiful piece and story together for the world now more than ever and to educate so many on history so we can build a better future

@JasonRainwater 4 года назад

I have always wanted to meet this humble man, Sifu Taky Kimura. Seeing this very heart warming video just makes me want to see and just have a conversation with the man even more! Thank you for creating this wonderful presentation. It was very touching to hear the story of Taky's struggles as a Japanese American, his friendship with Bruce Lee, and how deeply he respects his friend. I'm sure Bruce could see from the very start that you are a good man, Taky. That's why you became one of his best friends. Also, you have a good son there, carrying on your legacy! Happy to know planet Earth has people like you.

@arsalanazizi2538 4 года назад

96 years old & still punching! Amazing. I wish his son would be in better shape.

@kevinh573 4 года назад

This is so beautiful to watch. The special relation between two friends. It's sad to think that one day too Taky will pass.

@E_Stew 4 года назад

It's really something very special when someone like Bruce can have such a lasting impact on the minds and hearts of so many people several decades after his passing. I liked this video a lot. Thanks for the upload. 😊

@StiflerEVOlawl 4 года назад

The guy is 96 and still faster than me

@g.valverde2986 3 года назад

😂 👍

@user-zb4wu3bc8f 3 года назад

So you are 95? 😂 Well Just joking!

@jamesrolo1819 3 года назад

😂😂 how old are you 110

@ericatorrez3272 3 года назад

He passed away in March I knew him my entire life my uncle he is exactly who he is a wonderful man

@badgejohnson5596 4 года назад

What a sweet guy!

@CDages 4 года назад

This was a very moving piece. It got to me. Sifu Taky sure is spry for a man his age lol! Good memory too. The latter of which brings me comfort.

@niapaulino3310 3 года назад

We love you Taky! 💛 You're a great martial artist and true friend. You are tough mentally and physically.

@chanchoykein6670 4 года назад

It's good n great to know that a Chinese n Japanese guys are great trusted friends

@forthepeople5066 3 года назад

I agree Brother! Like Bruce said... "We are All Brothers and Sisters under the same Heaven" I only hope that the People of China and Japan can put their differences aside. Those were different times and we are all very much in this all l together now. I ask the Chinese and Japanese leaders of their countries to start talking with fresh hearts and minds and I strongly believe that when this happens it will make both Nations incredibly Strong. I feel many people will learn from this and follow the Love. Then We will ALL be Strong! Much Peace, Love and Blessings ✊👍🙏

@djayscruggs8786 5 месяцев назад

@@forthepeople5066 that will never happen war is in our blood no matter what its unavoidable

@mangoMango-ck3et 4 года назад

Taky Kimura,, you're a true friend, humble and faithful forever..a lesson for us all, and you're part of the Great Bruce Lee story..peace to you Taky Kimura.

@utuben100 4 года назад

Great legends ...happy to hear Bruce s friend and co-worker...I can't skip any of Bruce's videos...great memories .

@1940jkd1975 3 года назад

Rest in Peace, Sifu Taky Kimura 🙏

@VikingMale 3 года назад

My son got to train with Mr Kimura, great experience.

@koosfockens1707 4 года назад

very nice, looking forward to a full length version

@Jrock4ABS 3 года назад

I am Sifu Julian Sawyer of the World Wing Chun Association my student Mike Warren met Taky first became best friends and opened a bridge to me .I have been lucky enough to have met many of Bruce Lee's students and friends from Dan Inasamtos to the late Jesse Glover who was Bruce's first student . I did a Bow Flex commercial which was shot in Portland Oregon . The first thing I thought was here is my chance to meet Taky and to visit Bruce Lees grave . I rented a car from Portland I drove to Seattle . I got Takys phone number from Mike Warren . I called Taky on my drive to Seattle and had the most power conversation with the most humble loving man about my hero Bruce Lee. Taky was his best friend and shared things about Bruce how he had a temper and the way he trained. The things he told him like he said Taky we are going to set the world on fire .Wow talk about speaking it into existence .I know Taky is the keeper of the flame and is a powerful great man . Thank you for that conversation .

@vu1canesports927 3 года назад

RIP Taky Sifu, legends are together again in heaven

@djangolee1 2 месяца назад

WOW... how great..thank you very much...RIP Taky Kimura & Bruce Lee & Brandon Lee 💖

@ERCOFILMSCOLLC 4 года назад

This is amazing and well done. good job!!

@buddahand 3 года назад

What a great person he is 🙏🙏🙏

@cambumbo77 4 года назад

well done , love it Great content and images of the Seattle days , As always Love and respect for Bruce Lee and Taky Kimura .

@abhilashg7729 3 года назад

The Best Buddy of Bruce Lee .Really a great man

@jocknarn3225 3 года назад

Father and son, man, that’s touching. Gr8 Taky’s son carrying on the Bruce Lee legacy. Yeah, still can’t quite deal with the sudden-ness of Bruce’s passing.

@MrDravenLee 4 года назад

God bless sifu Taky. Such a great man.

@user-gv4cv4de6u 2 месяца назад

Bruce Lee was a positive force who has helped many over the years, and continues to do so, thanks to Taky and others!

@dujardincounters 4 года назад

This was awesome

@JettoGospel 3 года назад

Bruce Lee broke so many barriers during that time it is just incredible..the race barriers between westerners and Asians, between Chinese and Japanese and other Asians, just to name a few besides his martial arts practice and philosophies..simply amazing how taky hugs Linda showing how close he really was to Bruce and his family.

@jacksonbrown4112 3 года назад

Taku is such a nice guy ❤️

@JeffonSeely 4 года назад

Incredible film. Thank you!!

@ericatorrez3272 3 года назад

Taky is my uncle he was the nicest man he is exactly what you see the kindest most gentle as men his store never got robbed

@marka.denham6858 4 года назад

In the future Bruce Lee will become a God. Saying that he already is one to so many of us. Deep respect to Taky and his son for continuing this most special legacy and school.

@kudosmemorabilialtd2264 4 года назад

Wonderful heartwarming tribute to this fantastic friendship and martial arts legacy. Great content and images. It's always a delight to see Sifu Taky. Nice work, guys. Very best, Team Kudos 😀

@leesiuleung1816 3 года назад

And just think, now that he is gone you and your cheating partners Brian White, thats you Steve, and David Tadman can produce fake stuff to sell! You must be so happy. Regards to Andrew who will certainly get his cut. 😎

@kelvendyson1508 4 года назад

Can still throw a combo at 4:52!! Respect!!

@samuelrodrigues563 4 года назад

I loved and I have a lot of admiration for Taky Kimura.

@raksh9 3 года назад

Great work with a wonderful story about a real man. Thank you for this insight into Sifu Kimura.

@adefenceofgrace 3 года назад

I love this story! Beautiful footage.

@zakkrick 3 года назад

We lived in Seattle in 1980 then moved to California. Man it would’ve been awesome to have trained with this man

@Thazda1 2 месяца назад

I loved how great of a supportive friend true loyalty is rare today

@marcelinhotkd Год назад

Nice! Thanks Bruce, thanks Taki Kimura!! 🙏☯

@peterkogl1329 3 года назад

Thank you.

@floserfidamagat3461 3 года назад

So touchy and sweet that it makes me teary

@EmilMartirossian 3 года назад

The best of the best!!!

@MikeyMinimo 3 года назад

“I try to live up to that every day” Doing a great job so far, Andy ;)

@Transit_my-way 3 года назад

Wow I hope I live as long and be as coherent as this man. Absolutely amazing.

@Mina-ok5qm 3 года назад

We're blessed to bare witness to history before it will only be seen as total history, if that makes sense. I love that I lived in a generation that admired and watched Bruce Lee films when it was only years since his passing. To us, he felt alive. We watched the films and you didn't think about him being gone. He was very much alive in our homes and in our minds. We'd jump off the couch and go whaaaa!!! My family went to Karate classes, we watched Kung Fu theater and it was a big part of our lives. Still is. Glad to see his friends/students like Kimura and Inosanto talk about him etc.

@FairNJust-ky4hu 2 месяца назад

Mr. Kimura really exemplifies the merits of Mr. Bruce Lee.

@javieralarcon5336 4 года назад

Wow heartbreaking kimura was a lucky guy amen Bruce rip thnks for the video

@joseantoniodelgado109 4 года назад

Respect, admiration and love.

@NihilistGhost Год назад

He was really fast for a 90 years old !!

@paulallenMacca 3 года назад

Taki your a Legend I enjoyed watching this video.

@jeffdoeskungfu 3 года назад

Love it. Kimura - another fierce dragon. Hope to visit your school next time I’m in Seattle.

@nicksmith6845 3 года назад

God bless him. He taught us well.

@jbjoeychic 3 года назад

I am so happy that l got to watch this video. This is an amazing man and deserves much credit for continuing the school in Seattle. I am so impressed with him and also Dan Inosanto. It is a testament to Bruce Lee himself that he has such close and highly regarded friends. He also has accumulated great friends in his 32 all too short years. I will always Love Bruce Lee and the impact he had on my life. I am 62 so l saw it all and was rocked and blown away by his death. It actually was the first time that l had to cope with death in a real way as l was 15 in the summer of 1973. I really didn't understand and was confused truly about alot of things at that time but was exposed to Bruce Lee movies right after his death. It was then that l started to freak about his death. I will stop now I can write millions of words about how B. Lee affected my life. I know that l am not the only one. I like that l am just one of millions of fans even all these years later.

@nesking3115 4 года назад

Awesome stuff !

@yoshika8411 3 года назад

日本から応援してます！素晴らしいです！

@TheTelekon 3 года назад

A great man.

@emscngz8156 3 года назад

Be water my friend....... My idol my hero my friend Bruce Lee. Rest in peace

@I-Told-U-So 3 года назад

Two best friends were sent by God. Japanese always the highest and strong culture in all aspects. For a Japanese master Kimura willing to give up his life, friends, culture, etc to followed Bruce.Well, at least master Kimura got good eyes to pick Bruce. Not only that, their age different. I can see the young follow the older. This is opposite. Bruce must be super martial artist in-order for anyone, especially for a Japanese master to learn from Bruce. And the war between Japanese vs Chinese. Both nationalities against each others! If anyone haven't see "The Legend Of Bruce Lee" ? It's on Netflix. I already watched over 4 times of 50 episodes each. X 4 = 200 episodes. Keep going LOL The only thing is, we (g/f) both have to read the subtitle. We just love the story and is Bruce story. Oh ya, we sure you are around watching us. RIP my hero!!!

@cheungjohn1571 3 года назад

rest in peace my friend

@ericknabarrete1477 4 года назад

Respeto total de parte de Kimura, hacia Bruce Lee, eso es una evidencia, que el arte de Bruce, los marco de por vida

@VlogHunterR 3 года назад

Master. 💪

@t.y6491 4 года назад

Excellent

@sabridida7710 4 года назад

La dernière photo de groupe, le regard entre Taky Kimura et le bébé est juste magnifique !!!! Tous regarde le photographe...sauf eux !!.

@skipskiperton4992 8 месяцев назад

deep respects 🙏🏼

@weichun4168 4 года назад

bruce lee greatest martial artist/fighter of all time.

@I-Told-U-So 4 года назад

I watched The Legend Of Bruce Lee on netflix. Is Taky are the one who is Bruce Lee Japanese student Friend. Who sold his sushi house to help Bruce's martial arts school. But, where is Jesse now as 2020? The black brother also a good friend of Bruce.

@davidwoods4612 3 года назад

Rest In Peace!

@JunEJ20 3 года назад

Rest in Power Taky 😔

@brunobarbaro2633 3 года назад

Rip kimura rip bruce lee Brandon lee ❤

@scottsummers684 4 года назад

Perhaps Taky replaced or had taken over James Lee's place when he passed away as Bruce's Big Brother and personal associate...!!!

@azlaroc12 3 года назад

RIP good Sir. Ya done good.

@ajassociationizhansantos2280 3 года назад

I. Like this vídeo ,,,bê coss bring the real Bruce,,,thank s for Ad from Brasil. ( Longe life for chinise gung Fu institute)

@harithefightlover4677 3 года назад

😥😥this types of Bruce lee videos make me very sad.....a pain in heart.....

@bruceleechristianversion7077 3 года назад

Wow

@ajitj2562 4 года назад

Mr Bruce Lee was not only good martial artist but also very good human being, ...and I think Mr Kimura will also agree with me .

@litahsr.8226 4 дня назад

need more on him

@fydcgf4828 Год назад

كيمورا أفضل صديق مخلص للاسطورة بروس لي الله يرحمهم أثنينهم 😢

@jetknight5051 4 года назад

HE WILL ALWAYS BE KNOWN AS BRUCE LEE FAST BUT FURIOUS! !

@jason-ian-Van-Sloten 3 года назад

Rip Taky Kimura!!!

@paolo3594 4 года назад

🙏

@bibolcs 3 года назад

Tremendous vídeo, tremendous history, this is so Amazing, thanks so much for upload it, greetings from Virginia, The United States of America.

@asherunderwood7958 4 года назад

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@BushCampingTools 3 года назад

he was also in his books as well no?

@jaypycod242 4 года назад

🙏🙏🙏

@trungus6259 2 года назад

RIP

@PINOYBAKBAKAN 3 года назад

RIP SIFU TAKY KIMURA

@BushCampingTools 3 года назад

7:30 Dan the man

@RodGardner 4 года назад

Don’t you mean jan fan Gung fu was Bruce’s version of Martial arts . Yes he uses Wing Chun in the his art but also uses a lot of his own concepts taken from other fighting arts.

@johnlloyddy7016 4 года назад

I believe it was what he called the period in Bruce's training during the transition from classical Wing Chun to the final product art form which was Jeet Kune Do. This was the time when he was still experimenting and trying to find his true art and his temporary name for this work in progress was Jun Fan Gung Fu(Cantonese for what basically translates as "Bruce's Special Skillset") , which was basically Wing Chun with a mix of new styles he was constantly encountering and discovering and at that time.