BATMAN TO BRUCE LEE: George Fitzgerald's Martial Arts Journey

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BATMAN TO BRUCE LEE: George Fitzgerald's Martial Arts Journey

George Fitzgerald: A Martial Arts Journey from Batman to Bruce Lee

In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with George

Fitzgerald, a seasoned martial artist whose journey is nothing short of

inspiring. From his early days of being inspired by Batman and Bruce

Lee to mastering multiple martial arts disciplines, George's story is a

testament to passion, dedication, and the eternal quest for mastery.

Andrew Staton asks the questions;

George's journey into martial

arts began at a very young age. "From the age of four I've been a Batman

fan and I used to see Batman in the comics doing this weird stuff

called karate jiu jitsu," he recalls. The influence of iconic figures like Elvis Presley and Bruce Lee further fueled this early fascination with martial arts. At the age of twelve, after watching Bruce

Lee's "Fist of Fury," George knew that martial arts was his path in

life.

Over the years, George has trained in various martial arts

disciplines, including judo, aikido, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, and Russian

Sambo, among others. His dedication to martial arts is evident in his

relentless pursuit of knowledge and mastery. "I just want to be the best

martial artist I can be, so that then I can help anyone I teach

to be the best martial artist they can be," he explains.

One of

the key philosophies that George holds dear is the effectiveness of

martial arts in self-defence. "My number one premise of doing a martial

art is, is this effective in self defence?" he states. This focus on

practicality and real-world application has guided his training and

teaching methods throughout his career.

George's journey is also

marked by his encounters with legendary martial artists such as Joe

Lewis, Bill Wallace, and Chuck Norris. His relationship with Joe Lewis,

in particular, left a lasting impact. "Bruce Lee was the greatest

martial arts teacher he ever knew, without a doubt," George shares,

reflecting on Joe's admiration for Bruce Lee.

Despite his

extensive experience and numerous accolades, George remains humble and

refers to himself as the "eternal white belt." This mindset of

continuous learning and growth is what keeps him motivated and

passionate about martial arts. "Even now, I'm kind of getting all

animated. That's why I can't actually put my finger on what it is. It

just makes me feel like, you know, let's get up and train now," he says

with enthusiasm.

As George continues to train and teach, he

remains a beacon of inspiration for martial artists around the world.

His story is a reminder that martial arts is not just about physical

prowess but also about cultivating a warrior spirit and a lifelong

commitment to self-improvement.

SIFU George Fitzgerald is the former President, Founder & Master

Instructor of the Tang Lung Combat Academy from 1989 – 2012. Among his

many credentials, he is a qualified instructor under THREE of Bruce

Lee’s very best students!

He has been studying and practicing formal Martial Arts for the last

50 years, starting in 1973 with Judo at age eleven. But his real

introduction to the ‘fighting arts’ was from the age of seven in the

form of boxing and self-defence ‘tips’ from his father – Bill

Fitzgerald, a man who was definitely no stranger to ‘street survival’ –

in fact, he was known to many simply as ‘The Bouncer!’

Filmed by Dean Meadows of Pentagram Pictures at the Martial Arts Show

Doncaster event 2024

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