You are not acquiring a simple autograph. You are securing a sacred artifact from the founding moments of a revolution in martial arts and philosophy. This is an original, signed membership card for the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute, dating to circa 1965—the very year Bruce Lee began formally teaching his revolutionary art in Los Angeles.
This card is not merely a collectible; it is a tangible piece of history from the brief, intense period when Bruce Lee was transitioning from teacher to icon. It represents the genesis of Jeet Kune Do, the beginning of his formal challenge to classical martial arts dogma, and the direct, personal connection between Lee and his earliest, most dedicated students.
The Significance of This Artifact:
Origin of a Legacy: This card comes from the first school Bruce Lee ever established under his own name and system. It predates his global fame, his film stardom, and his status as a pop culture deity. This is Bruce Lee the innovator, the teacher, the philosopher.
A Rare Signature: Bruce Lee signatures from this era—personal, focused on his teaching, not his celebrity—are among the rarest and most authentic. This isn't a signed photo for a fan; this is a functional document from his life's work.
Historical Weight: This card places its owner directly within the inner circle of Bruce Lee's original vision. It is a membership to the ground floor of a paradigm shift in combat and self-expression.