A Bay Area teacher draws inspiration from the late legendary martial arts star Bruce Lee, using jiu-jitsu moves to bring communities closer together.
Teacher Adisa BanjokoHe's a charter school teacher in Richmond by day, and grappling expert by night. It's a passion he wants others to experience.
A San Francisco museum exhibit highlighting the life of legendary martial artist Bruce Lee is drawing enthusiasts from across the country.Some of Lee's diehard fans, including Banjoko, recently packed the Great Star Theatre in Chinatown to celebrate Lee's 82nd birthday. Part of the celebration was a special screening of"The Way of the Dragon," the first major film Lee directed, wrote, and starred in shortly before his death in 1973.
"Bruce Lee symbolizes the person who was at that turning point for social, ethnic and cultural and civic relations in America," said Justin Hoover of theA diverse panel of film makers, hip-hop artists, collectors, and martial artists influenced by Lee in one way or another discuss the current state of race relations and how Lee called out Hollywood bigotry, when many stayed silent.
"It's really about being able to expand and when you do you learn more about yourself. That's what it's all about," said artist Malik Seneferu.
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