Why are MMA fighters so slow compared to Bruce Lee?
Here’s a Couple o’ Three Things …The Man HimselfHe Trained for Speed: How to Train Like Bruce Lee for Explosive Power(Opinion) He had a very efficient nervous system. That’s why a man of his size was also very strong. Bruce Lee : The Divine Wind, I’ve not authenticated these sources or quotes.Bruce Lee’s Movie Fights and “Real” Fights were very dissimilar . Here’s Dan Inosanto Talking about Bruce’s fighting styleWho Said He’d Make Them Dance ?Initially perhaps, because Bruce Lee was innovative. Humans are able to adapt. Someone would have figured out his game, developed and worked a strategy to beat him.You’re right though, it SEEMS like it. That’s the result of watching too many Bruce Lee Movies.Most of the top MMA athletes are in excellent physical condition, they’re plenty fast, plenty athletic and really strong across all weight categories.I’ll hazard a guess and say: Bruce Lee would have done well in MMA. He wouldn’t be invincible and infallible though. The top contenders would certainly be able to hold their own and certainly some of them would beat him.Hope that helps and get back to your training …..