Age, Biography and Wiki
James Yimm Lee was born on 31 January, 1920 in Oakland, California, is an American martial artist. Discover James Yimm Lee's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?
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| Occupation |
martial artist, welder, US Army veteran |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
31 January, 1920 |
| Birthday |
31 January |
| Birthplace |
Oakland, California |
| Date of death |
30 December, 1972 |
| Died Place |
Hayward, California |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 52 years old group.
James Yimm Lee Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, James Yimm Lee height not available right now. We will update James Yimm Lee's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is James Yimm Lee's Wife?
His wife is Katherine Chow (m. October 13, 1951-1964)
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| Wife |
Katherine Chow (m. October 13, 1951-1964) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
Karena Lee (daughter)
Greglon Lee (son) |
James Yimm Lee Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Yimm Lee worth at the age of 52 years old? James Yimm Lee’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated James Yimm Lee's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
James Yimm Lee (January 31, 1920 – December 30, 1972) was an American martial arts pioneer, teacher, author, and publisher.
James Lee is known for being a mentor, teacher and friend of Bruce Lee.
Lee was born on January 31, 1920, in Oakland, California.
He was a welder by profession.
He joined the United States Army in August 1944.
After basic training, he was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky for radio operator school.
In January 1945, he was deployed to the Philippine Islands for about a year while part of the 716th Tank Battalion and fought in the Battle of Luzon and Battle of Mindanao campaigns.
In January 1946, he was sent to the Letterman Army Hospital, San Francisco, California due to recurring bouts of malaria.
Lee married Katherine Margaret Chow on October 13, 1951, in Nevada, they had at least two children, a daughter Karena Lee and a son Greglon Yimm Lee.
He was the first to publish an Iron Palm book in America in 1957.
He and Linda Lee were eyewitnesses of the fight between Bruce Lee and Wong Jack-man held privately at Chinatown, Oakland in 1964.
Lee was a well-established author and was one of the first to publish martial arts books in English in America.
He also helped Bruce Lee publish his first book, "Chinese Gung-Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self Defense."
James Lee's published books include: Modern Kung-Fu Karate: Iron Poison Hand Training, Book 1 (Break Brick in 100 Days), Wing Chun Kung-Fu , and Secret Fighting Arts of the Orient.
His wife Katherine died in 1964.
James Lee died aged 52 on 30 December 1972 due to lung cancer caused by welding fumes, only about 7 months before the death of Bruce Lee.
He became a private first class and was assigned to 801st Military Police Battalion in San Francisco, California.
He was one of Bruce Lee's (no relation) three personally certified 3rd rank instructors and co-founded the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute in Oakland where he taught Jun Fan Gung Fu in Bruce's absence.
James was responsible for introducing Bruce Lee to Ed Parker, the organizer of the Long Beach International Karate Championships where Bruce was first introduced to the martial arts community.
James Lee became well known for his Iron Palm specialty, and would routinely break bricks at demonstrations.
