May 11 Rare Autograph & Book Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/11/2023
Unique striking pad owned by Bruce Lee, designed by Lee in collaboration with his friend Herb Jackson, who built specialty equipment for Lee. Dense foam pad is covered in red leather and attached to a metal frame with hooks on the side for hanging. A white foam base completes the equipment. Measures 10'' in diameter at widest point, and 6'' tall. Light soiling and minor disintegration to foam, overall very good condition. From the collection of Herb Jackson, whose well-documented friendship with Lee began when he trained in Jeet Kune Do at Lee's Los Angeles martial arts academy. Before Lee's move to Hong Kong, he gifted many items to Jackson.
Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, actor, philosopher, and filmmaker. He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy drawing from different combat disciplines that is often credited with paving the way for modern mixed martial arts (MMA). Lee is considered by critics, media, and other martial artists to be the most influential martial artist of all time and a pop culture icon of the 20th century, who bridged the gap between East and West. He is credited with promoting Hong Kong action cinema and helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films.
With a COA from Herb Jackson's son. With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA
Bruce Lee's Custom-Built Striking Pad -- Unique Pad Was Designed by Lee With Herb Jackson
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