Bruce Lee's innate ability and "never back down" philosophy to fighting made him a Martial Artist to be emulated. Master Lee's attraction as a teacher (leader) and his ability to motivate others in the Martial Way goes to the spiritual aspect of Martial Arts at it's core. To listen to him speak the philosophy of his beliefs on martial concepts is captivating and inspiring to any who deem themselves Martial Artists. His perceptions of the union of the physical and spiritual go beyond anything before or since. He presented his views with absolute belief in everything he thought. He challenged every traditional concept of martial training and was willing to accept any challenge to his opinion, views, and skills as a Martial Artist. Master Lee's pure ability to back everything he presented in the martial training world gave him unprecedented clout as a teacher. He accepted all challenges, and even though not all the confrontations ended in the time frame he thought they should have, no one who challenged him defeated him. Martial Artists follow Master Lee to this day because of the proof he offered on the Martial Way through his ability and mind set. He is the iconic Martial Artist in combat that all others strive to be. While he was rumored have some questionable behaviors (known to drink, had always had a ferocious temper, and thought to have attractions to women who were not Linda) his paramount position as The Greatest Martial Artist has never been in question. Even the best living Martial Artists, including Jackie Chan and Jet Li, give credit and due respect to Master Lee and all that he accomplished and brought together in the martial art world.