I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but… — Bruce Lee | Printable Wall Art

“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”

Words by Bruce Lee (1940-1973) — Martial artist and actor, pioneer of mixed martial arts in film.

About this quote

True mastery comes from deep repetition and focus, not superficial variety. Practising a single skill thousands of times builds reliable instinct and power, whereas trying many things briefly yields only shallow capability. The quote encourages dedicated discipline over scattered effort, reminding us that excellence in any field requires commitment to fundamental routines rather than constant novelty.

This line is widely attributed to martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. While it reflects his philosophy on Jeet Kune Do and dedicated training, it appeared in popular compilations of his sayings after his death in 1973.

People often hang this print in a home gym or study to inspire daily discipline and focus.

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