Birth of the Dragon Timeline ( Real )

biography
November 27, 1940

Bruce Lee's Birth

Bruce Lee was born in San Francisco, USA, marking the birth of one of the most influential martial artists and actors in history.

biography
1941-1947 (circa)

Bruce Lee's Move to the United States

Bruce Lee moved from Hong Kong to the United States to pursue his education and martial arts career, which would later influence his development of Jeet Kune Do.

martial_arts
1967

Bruce Lee's Introduction of Jeet Kune Do

Bruce Lee developed and introduced his own martial arts philosophy and style called Jeet Kune Do, emphasizing practicality and efficiency.

martial_arts
January 1965

The Historic Fight: Bruce Lee vs. Wong Jack Man

Bruce Lee engaged in a legendary martial arts fight against Wong Jack Man in San Francisco, a pivotal moment that influenced his martial arts approach.

film_release
August 2016

Release of 'Birth of the Dragon' Movie

The film 'Birth of the Dragon' was released, dramatizing the early life and martial arts journey of Bruce Lee, focusing on his fight with Wong Jack Man.

Birth of the Dragon Timeline ( Fictional )

arrival
1964-early

Bruce Lee Arrives in San Francisco

Bruce Lee arrives in San Francisco to teach martial arts and seeks to open a school.

meeting
1964-mid

Bruce Lee Meets Wong Jack Man

Bruce Lee encounters fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man, leading to tension between their philosophies.

conflict
1964-late

Lee's School Faces Opposition

Bruce Lee's martial arts school faces opposition from traditional martial artists who disapprove of his teachings to non-Chinese students.

challenge
1965-early

The Challenge Issued

Wong Jack Man issues a challenge to Bruce Lee over the teaching of martial arts to outsiders.

fight
1965-spring

The Legendary Fight of Bruce Lee vs Wong Jack Man

Bruce Lee and Wong Jack Man engage in a highly anticipated fight to settle their differences about martial arts philosophies.