If you didn’t have a chance to attend my Presentation Kung Fu: How to be Sexy, Fiery, & Savage with your next presentation just like Bruce Lee talk at the Nashville BarCamp, I have included my introduction video and slides. Both are just excerpts, but they do correspond with each other. Plus, they should give you a strong sense of what the rest of the presentation was like. Enjoy!
Here is the video of the introduction:
Here are the corresponding slides:
Here are the header slides:
Sexy
Fiery
Savage
Also, if you want more information on Bruce Lee or presentations, here is an article I put together on the topic:
PRESENTATION KUNG FU
Even if you’re not a martial artist or a fan of Hong Kong films, everyone knows Bruce Lee. Far more than just another film star, Bruce Lee wrote books of philosophy, formulated his own style of martial art, taught several famous students, wrote and directed his own films, and was a loving husband and father. Along the way, Lee created an indelible image in popular culture. Sexy and savage, funny and fiery, Lee’s on-screen persona spoke to men and women alike, and his undeniable charisma made him China’s first international superstar.
Simply put, Bruce Lee was a revolutionary. He completely changed the way films were made in Hong Kong. He made radical choices as a teacher that upset thousands of years of respected Kung Fu traditions. He married a Caucasian girl despite the protests of both of their families, and – most importantly – he relentlessly remade himself, constantly pushing his personality and practice beyond their comfort zones in favor of relentless, non-stop growth.
Lee’s life and teachings can yield a lot of great guidance for our own presentation philosophies, and you could do worse than spending time brushing up on The Way of The Dragon.
Here are a few pointers to get us started:
Be Practical
Not everyone knows that Lee created a brand new martial art called Jeet Kune Do – The Way of the Intercepting Fist. This new “style” was really more of an “approach” to fighting that stated that the most practical tactics and techniques were the best – regardless of traditions or fads. Let practicality be your guide when you are creating your presentations. In the words of the master, “Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.”
Be A Magpie
In developing his fighting philosophy, Lee borrowed from every source imaginable. He devoured hundreds of hours of Muhammad Ali fight footage and was known to be a huge fan of professional wrestling! Keep your eyes open and always be willing to be surprised. You never know where your next great idea is going to come from!
Be An Innovator
In everything he did, Bruce Lee made his own way. In fact, this is the key to innovation: Do it your way and your next presentation will be as unique as you are!
Respect Your Audience
Regardless of which medium he expressed himself in, Bruce Lee always respected his audience. As a director, Lee’s films broke new ground artistically, but they never ceased to be entertaining. As a teacher, Lee opened his classes to non-Chinese students – a practice that was unheard of in Kung Fu at that time. And as an actor Lee was known as a supportive, hard worker – not a stuck-up star. Take a tip from The Dragon and always treat your audience with respect.
