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2026 First-Class Forever Stamp -2026 Bruce Lee
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2026 Bruce Lee
- Honors Chinese American martial artist and actor
- Stamp features Lee in signature flying kick move
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: February 18, 2026
First Day City: Seattle, Washington
Quantity Issued: 20,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Pane of 20
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp was issued to commemorate Bruce Lee, the first Asian man to play leading roles in American movies.
About the stamp design: The image of Lee performing a flying kick was created by Kam Mak. He had previously illustrated the Celebrating Lunar New Year series. In addition to being an award-winning artist, Mak was a big Bruce Lee fan. The yellow background pays tribute to the yellow tracksuit worn by Lee in The Game of Death.
Special design details: Because there were no photos of Lee in this position, the US Postal Service commissioned a martial arts expert to perform the flying kick for Mak’s use as inspiration. The words on the right appear to be breaking in half due to Lee’s kick.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place at the Nippon Kan Theater in Seattle, Washington, where Lee made his home.
History the stamp represents: Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) moved with a speed and intensity that changed how the world understood martial arts. Trained in Wing Chun and fiercely committed to physical discipline, he refused to accept tradition without question. Instead, he pushed his body and mind toward constant refinement, believing true mastery came from adaptability and self-knowledge.
Lee’s philosophy shaped his creation of Jeet Kune Do, a system built on efficiency, fluid motion, and personal expression over rigid forms. He urged students to “be like water,” adapting to circumstance instead of resisting it. This approach challenged tradition and redefined martial arts as both practice and mindset.
Through films such as The Big Boss and Enter the Dragon, Lee brought martial arts to a global audience and broke barriers for Asian performers in Western cinema. Yet he viewed filmmaking as an extension of discipline, not the destination. His writings reveal a lifelong pursuit of philosophy, fitness, and balance.
Lee’s life was cut short at age 32, but his influence endures. His ideas reshaped martial arts, fitness, and self-discipline worldwide. This stamp honors a figure whose legacy lies not only in motion, but in mindset - a lasting symbol of adaptability, focus, and inner strength for generations to come.
2026 Bruce Lee
- Honors Chinese American martial artist and actor
- Stamp features Lee in signature flying kick move
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Value: 78¢, First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: February 18, 2026
First Day City: Seattle, Washington
Quantity Issued: 20,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (APU)
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Pane of 20
Why the stamp was issued: This stamp was issued to commemorate Bruce Lee, the first Asian man to play leading roles in American movies.
About the stamp design: The image of Lee performing a flying kick was created by Kam Mak. He had previously illustrated the Celebrating Lunar New Year series. In addition to being an award-winning artist, Mak was a big Bruce Lee fan. The yellow background pays tribute to the yellow tracksuit worn by Lee in The Game of Death.
Special design details: Because there were no photos of Lee in this position, the US Postal Service commissioned a martial arts expert to perform the flying kick for Mak’s use as inspiration. The words on the right appear to be breaking in half due to Lee’s kick.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place at the Nippon Kan Theater in Seattle, Washington, where Lee made his home.
History the stamp represents: Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) moved with a speed and intensity that changed how the world understood martial arts. Trained in Wing Chun and fiercely committed to physical discipline, he refused to accept tradition without question. Instead, he pushed his body and mind toward constant refinement, believing true mastery came from adaptability and self-knowledge.
Lee’s philosophy shaped his creation of Jeet Kune Do, a system built on efficiency, fluid motion, and personal expression over rigid forms. He urged students to “be like water,” adapting to circumstance instead of resisting it. This approach challenged tradition and redefined martial arts as both practice and mindset.
Through films such as The Big Boss and Enter the Dragon, Lee brought martial arts to a global audience and broke barriers for Asian performers in Western cinema. Yet he viewed filmmaking as an extension of discipline, not the destination. His writings reveal a lifelong pursuit of philosophy, fitness, and balance.
Lee’s life was cut short at age 32, but his influence endures. His ideas reshaped martial arts, fitness, and self-discipline worldwide. This stamp honors a figure whose legacy lies not only in motion, but in mindset - a lasting symbol of adaptability, focus, and inner strength for generations to come.
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