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The United States Postal Service has released a new Forever stamp honoring Bruce Lee, recognizing the martial artist, actor, and thinker whose influence continues to shape the way martial arts are practiced and understood around the world.
The stamp was officially dedicated during a ceremony at Seattle’s Nippon Kan Theatre, a venue with long-standing ties to the city’s Asian American community and to Lee’s early years in Washington. The image depicts Lee executing a flying kick, a moment that reflects the directness and precision that set him apart from other martial arts performers of his era.
Addressing attendees at the event, USPS Senior Vice President Ben Kuo spoke about Lee’s impact on both martial arts and popular culture. He noted that Lee’s movement favored efficiency and purpose over exaggerated motion, and that his approach changed how audiences understood combat on screen.
Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee, also spoke during the ceremony, describing the stamp as a meaningful acknowledgment of her father’s work and values. She emphasized that his ideas—discipline, adaptability, and personal growth—continue to resonate across cultures and generations.
The ceremony included appearances by former student and close friend Sue Ann Kay, journalist Jeff Chang, and Mimi Gan of the Wing Luke Museum, who served as master of ceremonies. The program also featured a national anthem performance and a formal color guard presentation by American Legion Cathay Post 186.
The stamp was designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá and is based on an egg tempera painting by Kam Mak. Rendered primarily in black and white, the design includes a single yellow brushstroke referencing The Game of Death. The typography is arranged so that Lee’s kick appears to cut through the words “USA” and “FOREVER,” reinforcing the sense of motion captured in the image.
The Bruce Lee stamp is available in panes of 20. As a Forever stamp, it will remain valid for the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce rate, placing one of martial arts’ most influential figures into everyday circulation.
