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Master Hamm used a Hitmonlee against his son Kyle, a cook. If the Dojo Master won, he would retire, and Kyle would have to give up his shop for the Dojo. If Kyle won, it would all stay the same. Ash, and May ended up taking the place of the two. As it was a draw, Kyle and his father decided to both work at the resturaunt while Kyle's girlfriend Terri took up ownership of the Dojo.
Hitmonlee later appears as one of Bruno's Pokémon, who destroyed Bill's house. Bruno explains that Hitmonlee's legs are so flexible, it's impossible to locate the position of its knees and attack them.
Hitmonlee's legs freely contract and stretch. Using these springlike legs, it bowls over foes with devistating kicks. After battle, it rubs down its legs and loosens the muscles to overcome fatigue.
Hitmonlee's legs freely contract and stretch. Using these springlike legs, it bowls over foes with devistating kicks. After battle, it rubs down its legs and loosens the muscles to overcome fatigue.
Its legs freely stretch and contract. Using these springlike limbs, it bowls over foes with devastating kicks. After battle, it rubs down its tired legs.
It may be a personification of Taekwondo, a martial art that focuses on kicking and strengthening legs. Hitmonlee bares the resemblance of Blemmyes due to his lack of an actual head.
Name origin
Hitmonlee's name can be broken down into hit, monster and Lee - as in Bruce Lee; perhaps meaning "the monster that hits like Bruce Lee." The name is also related to Hitmonchan and Hitmontop, both of which are parallel evolutions to it as of Generation II. Its Japanese name comes from the world's first kickboxer, さわむら ただし, Tadashi Sawamura.
In other languages
German: Kicklee - Refers to this Pokémon's kicking abilities and Bruce Lee.
French: Kicklee - Refers to this Pokémon's kicking abilities and Bruce Lee.
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