ALS signed “Bruce,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Jeet Kune Do emblem letterhead, no date [envelope postmarked Culver City, California, September 11, 1967]. Letter to Taky Kimura, Lee’s student and eventually one of only three Lee-certified instructors of Jeet Kune Do. In full: “Received telegram—thanks to you and the boys. I’m coming up to Seattle to spend the Christmas. I’ll have one week time and we’ll get together and I’ll train you in my method. Until then I’ll tell you more about it. By the way, Linda, Brandon and I will come up on the 24th, Saturday, in the afternoon. Linda’s mother is coming to pick us up. We’ve been shooting everyday and the show is doing 50/50. Well, see you next month.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Lee’s hand to “Mr. Taky Kimura, 908—8th Ave., Seattle 4, Wash.” Archivally matted and framed with the envelope and a color photo of Lee to an overall size of 27.5 x 23. In fine condition, with a few scattered and trivial wrinkles. “Jeet Kune Do” is the name Lee gave to his combat philosophy in 1967. Originally, when Lee first began research into fighting styles, he gave his martial art the name “Jun Fan Gung Fu.” Lee stated that his conceit is not an “adding to” of more and more things on top of one other to form a system, but rather a “winnowing out.” Inspired by the success of the Batman series, ABC brought an adaptation of the popular comic book The Green Hornet to television in 1966-67. It was through this series, which starred Van Williams in the title role, that Lee (as “Kato”) first came to the widespread attention of American audiences. In contrast to the obvious campiness of the TV Batman, the producers of the Green Hornet decided to play the series as “straight” action/adventure entertainment. In spite of the considerable interest in Lee, the series was cancelled after only one season. (Lee’s popularity in his native Hong Kong led the series to be presented there as The Kato Show.) The Chinese characters around the Taijitu symbol indicate “Using no way as way” and “Having no limitation as limitation,” while the arrows represent the endless movement and change of the universe. A truly remarkable Lee letter boasting a top-notch assocation and oustanding content! PSA/DNA LOA and R&R COA. Oversized.
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