Jeet Kune Do

by Lee, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9780804831321
• ISBN10: 0804831327
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-11-15
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

Based on never before published material by Bruce Lee, this volume is one of a series of three edited by John Little. This landmark book serves as a complete presentation of Bruce Lee's art of jeet kune do. The development of his unique martial art form, its principles, core techniques and lesson plans are presented here in Lee's own words. Jeet Kune Do also features illustrative sketches and his remarkable treatise on the nature of combat, success through martial arts, and the importance of positive mental attitude in training. It includes a series of Questions Every Martial Artist Must Ask Himself.

Author Biography

John Little is considered one of the world's foremost authorities on Bruce Lee, his training methods, and philosophies. Little is the only person who has ever been authorized to review the entirety of Lee's personal notes, sketches, and reading annotations. Little's articles have appeared in every martial arts and health and fitness magazine in North America including Muscle and Fitness. He is the author of The Warrior Within: The Philosophies of Bruce Lee, and co-author of Power Factor Training, The Golfer's Two-Minute Workout, and Static Contraction Training for Bodybuilders. A native of Canada, John is an expert in the fields of martial arts, bodybuilding, and physical conditioning.

Table of Contents

Proceed with Caution!	p. 8
Foreword	p. 10
Preface	p. 15
Introduction	p. 18
Commentaries on the Martial Way
Reflections on Combat	p. 20
Martial Variety and Assessments	p. 37
Jeet Kune Do--The Fundamentals
Jeet Kune Do--Origin and Development	p. 47
Principles and Strategies	p. 65
The Components of a Proper Stance	p. 182
Footwork--The Essence of Fighting	p. 189
The Tools of Combat--Part One: The Upper Limbs
Preliminary Considerations	p. 205
The Lead (Straight) Punch	p. 210
The Hook	p. 222
The Backfist	p. 229
The Cross	p. 233
Additional Striking Options (Upper Limbs)	p. 235
Lessons From Boxing and Fencing	p. 247
The Tools of Combat--Part Two: The Lower Limbs
The Lead Shin/Knee Kick	p. 263
The Side Kick	p. 268
The Hook Kick	p. 273
Additional Striking Options (Lower Limbs)	p. 278
On Training in Jeet Kune Do
An Organized Lesson Plan For Jeet Kune Do	p. 294
Bruce Lee's Private Lesson Plan	p. 309
One of My Personal Workout Programs	p. 318
Beyond System--The Ultimate Source of Jeet Kune Do
The Ultimate Source of Jeet Kune Do	p. 327
Think on These Things	p. 359
A Parting Thought--In My Own Process	p. 391
Index	p. 393
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