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Lee with his selected team members that would go on to represent the United States at the 1975,
1st World Kuoshu Tournament in the Republic of China - East-West Tournament in California, 1974.

Lee over one hundred of his students welcome special guest, Hsu, Fun-yuen, President of the
Tai Ji National Gymnastics Association in the Republic of China, to his Castro Valley school in 1974.

Lee hired a bodyguard escort for his guest, Mr. Hsu.
Six in all, the bodyguards were for show given the talents of the individuals they were 'protecting.

Lee and his students gather with Mr. Hsu in Lee's Dublin East-West School after an East-West tournament in 1974.

Lee (center) stands proudly behind the U.S.A. flag with U.S. team member John Simmons (left)
and assistant coach Li Kuo Wang (right) inside the arena at the
1st World Kuoshu Tournament - Republic of China, 1975.
1975 Magazine Article

Lee and his U.S. team outside the tournament arena.

Chinese Kuoshu Federation President, Cai, Hong-wen (left) arriving at the tournament site.

A full view of the massive arena for the 1st World Kuoshu Tournament.

An elegant sign greeting tournament participants just inside the entrance of the arena.

Lee in front of the head table.

Officials gathered at the head table.

Opening Ceremonies - pic. 1.

Opening Ceremonies - pic 2.

Lee receives an award for the U.S. teams demonstration.

A close up of Lee (right) and a young Grandmaster Huang, Chien-liang (left).
Lee and Huang met at the 1975 World event and have been friends ever since.

Lee receives an award for the U.S. teams outstanding performance.

The tournament champions. Lee's student, Mike Adair (far right) was the only non-asian
to capture a world championship title.

Lee and his U.S. team with distinguished guests inside the arena.

Lee preparing U.S. team member Mike Adair for his fight.

U.S. team member Mike Adair wins his match.

Lee coaching the U.S. team.

Lee coaching the U.S. team.

Lee leads his U.S. team through a demonstration.
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