Performance: Martial Arts

Sunday, 5/17/2026
12:00 - 1:00
Atrium
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Celebrate the legacy of Bruce Lee through a high-energy showcase of Bay Area martial arts featuring elite masters and diverse regional styles.

Experience the power and precision of Northern California’s premier martial arts community as they honor the world's most iconic fighter. This curated program brings together top-tier organizations to display the strength, grace and cultural history of their disciplines. Attendees observe traditional forms and contemporary evolutions in a series of live showcases designed to inspire and educate.

Legacy Filipino Martial Arts is a weapons-based school that draws from both modern and traditional systems. The school emphasizes practical application and the rich cultural heritage of Filipino fighting arts. 

Hunter Hartwell is an accomplished practitioner and dedicated student of Troy Dunwood. Hartwell mirrors the teachings of Dunwood by focusing on elite-level skill, technical mastery and the practical application of fluid movement. 

Doc Fai-Wong Martial Arts Center is a world-renowned institution specializing in Choy Li Fut Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Wong leads the center in promoting cultural heritage through disciplined practice. 

Connect: 

Legacy Filipino Martial Arts - Website 

Doc Fai-Wong Martial Arts Center - Website

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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