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Taky Kimura: Martial Arts Instructor.
Born (died at age 96).
Taky Kimura has 1 credits in our database.
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Biography
Takauki "Taky" Kimura (Japanese: 木村 武之, March 12, 1924 – January 7, 2021) was an 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, Peter Chin and Robert Lee, Bruce's brother.
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Taky Kimura was born on and passed away on at the age of 96.
What movies or shows has Taky Kimura been in?
Taky Kimura has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey (2000).
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