The statue was commissioned by the Bruce Lee Foundation and the Chinatown Business Improvement District.
It stands at approximately 7 feet tall, including its base.
The sculptor, Gregg Green, designed the statue to honor Lee’s connection to the city where he lived and taught.
The location in Central Plaza was chosen for its proximity to the historic site where Lee operated his Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute.
The statue is part of a broader effort to revitalize the historic Chinatown Central Plaza as a cultural tourism destination.
The Bruce Lee Statue is a bronze monument located in the Central Plaza of Los Angeles' Chinatown. Dedicated in 2013, the statue commemorates the iconic martial artist and actor who opened his first martial arts studio on Los Angeles’ College Street. The life-size bronze depicts Lee in his iconic kung fu pose. It is situated in the heart of the historic district surrounded by traditional Chinese architecture and retail storefronts. The statue serves as a cultural landmark celebrating Lee's influence on global cinema and martial arts.
Position yourself directly in front of the statue to capture both Lee's pose and the traditional architecture of the surrounding Chinatown plaza in the background.
Combine your visit with a self-guided walking tour of the surrounding historic Chinatown plazas.
Visit during daylight hours to capture clear photographs of the bronze details against the traditional pagoda-style rooflines.
Check the local Chinatown event calendar, as the plaza often hosts cultural festivals and night markets that bring extra energy to the area.
Do not confuse this statue with other public art pieces in Los Angeles; ensure you are in the historic Central Plaza, not the newer developments or surrounding shopping malls.
