Bruce Lee vs. The Man Who Choked Out Seagal: What Happened in 10 Seconds?

1966. Gene LeBell picked up Bruce Lee and carried him around the Green Hornet set. Bruce's response shocked everyone: "Teach me how to do that."

This is the untold story of how the godfather of grappling changed Bruce Lee's martial arts forever—and how their relationship created the blueprint for modern MMA decades before the UFC existed.

🥋 IN THIS DOCUMENTARY:
The real story behind Gene LeBell choking out Steven Seagal (1991)
How LeBell was called to "handle" Bruce Lee on set
The fireman's carry incident that changed everything
What LeBell taught Bruce: armbars, chokes, takedowns
What Bruce taught LeBell: speed, kicks, economy of motion
How this influenced Jeet Kune Do and Enter the Dragon
Why Bruce's humility made him greater than Seagal

This isn't speculation. This is documented history from multiple witnesses, including Gene LeBell's own accounts and testimony from Green Hornet crew members.

📚 SOURCES & REFERENCES:
Gene LeBell autobiography "The Godfather of Grappling"
Craig Dunn testimony (Out for Justice stuntman)
Green Hornet production records
Bruce Lee training journals (1966-1967)
Enter the Dragon fight choreography analysis
Multiple interviews with LeBell (1990-2020)

⚠️ HISTORICAL CONTEXT:
Gene LeBell (1932-2022) was a professional wrestler, judoka, and stunt coordinator who worked with Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and countless other martial artists. His contribution to martial arts cross-training and the development of MMA cannot be overstated.

💬 DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why was Bruce Lee willing to learn from a grappler when so many traditional martial artists refused to cross-train? What does this tell us about true mastery? Share your thoughts below.

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