Taky Kimura

Taky Kimura
BornTakauki Kimura
(1924-03-12)March 12, 1924
Clallam Bay, Washington, U.S.
DiedJanuary 7, 2021(2021-01-07) (aged 96)
Woodinville, Washington, U.S.
Native nameターキー木村
ResidenceWoodinville, Washington
NationalityAmerican
StyleJun Fan Gung Fu
Judo
Teacher(s)Bruce Lee
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Children1

Takauki "Taky" Kimura (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.