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Taky Kimura

(1924-2021)
Martial Arts Instructor
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Taky Kimura (March 12, 1924 – January 7, 2021) was a Japanese American martial artist who was best known as being one of Bruce Lee's top students and closest friends - and a certified instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu, personally certified by Bruce Lee himself. Kimura was also the best man at Lee's wedding, and one of six pallbearers during his funeral, the others including Dan Inosanto, Steve McQueen, James Coburn, Ray Chin and Robert Lee, Bruce's brother.

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Born
12 March 1924
Washington, U.S.
Died
7 January 2021 (aged 96)
Zodiac Pisces
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