Part 1/6 - Dan Inosanto and Diana Lee Inosanto Interview

One of the questions that always gets asked is how Diana got her name “Diana Lee Inosanto.” Guru Dan Inosanto explains that Diana got her name “Diana Lee” from his closet friend at the time, and instructor, Bruce Lee. Guru Dan stated, “I was in awe of him (Bruce Lee) and named Diana after him because he was my favorite person at that time and thought it would be pretty cool to be named after Bruce Lee!” When asked about Bruce’s reaction, he said that Bruce was pretty thrilled and said it was quite an honor. Bruce was Guru Dan’s favorite person and closest friend at that time in his life.
Back in 1964 when Bruce Lee was in Los Angeles for about a month and half for demonstrations, he didn’t have his partner Taky Kimura with him and asked if Guru Dan would be his ‘fall guy’ for his Kung Fu demonstrations. Guru Dan explains he fell in love with Bruce Lee’s teachings and was amazed at how progressive he was.

[@Cienciamarcial]

What a fresh and beautiful smile. Certainly she honors her name! 😉

[@charleshall3372]

Teacher Dan seems very humble

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Charles Hall dogshit

[@graferchannel3636]

I really admired you sir Inosanto.

[@lstarrtna4288]

Very interesting I'm learning so much more these people are legendary all of them. Dan it is great to see more of in videos. From Dan to Taky.

[@행호할캥홍]

Wonderful and I feel at heart

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

So super cool information thank you 🙏🏻

[@Sarasdad91]

Bruce and Dan could've been brothers, they were so close.

[@JKDVIPER]

We support you. I know there’s a lot of talk on the street. I can tell you from experience. Her husband is a Jedi level jkd guy. Dan is the boss of it all. We pay extra special attention to anything he says.

[@ChinLyeCheng]

Because they are buddy..

[@dayuhanspace]

Aww thats so sweet

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

Good to see this.

[@guesswhomartin9249]

Danny,,,, I have a lot of respect for you. Only why are you looking at the ground when talking and not looking into the camera ? Or not looking at your daughter while talking. Just for the record, Im not a very big fan of the late Bl. But you, I have always looked up to you with respect.

[@lstarrtna4288]

Just 4 the record.

[@epexusJeffryDalisay]

I just saw her in Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 5.
Is Inosanto Filipino last name?

[@nicopamatian3843]

japanese descendants who migrated to Philippines .

[@alwayscuriousalwayslearnin]

I know this is old I just want to say tha tDiana Lee Inosanto looks very familiar to me and I am not sure why this is