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Introduction
It has been too long since our last news update. For new readers, this is a semi-regular feature here at Kung Fu Tea in which we review media stories that mention the traditional fighting arts. In addition to discussing important events, this column also considers how Asian hand combat systems are portrayed in the mainstream media.
While we try to summarize the major stories over the last month, there is always a chance that we may have missed something. If you are aware of an important news event relating to the TCMA, drop a link in the comments section below.
News from All Over
Our leading story is a sad one for Jeet Kune Do (and I suspect many Wing Chun) practitioners. Taky Kimura, Bruce Lee&#;s long time friend and one of his original students, has passed away. Taky Kimura was a talented and much loved instructor in his own right and it is truly amazing how many people&#;s lives he touched. As a Japanese-American who was interned during the Second World War, Kimura&#;s own experience with the martial arts is a fascinating topic worthy of detailed study. Yet he will likely always be remembered as one of the most important guardians of Bruce Lee&#;s memory.
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