Tao of Jeet Kune Do
Cool for fans, but I still can't throw a one inch punch.
"Before I studied the art, a punch to me was just a punch, a kick was just a kick. After Id studied the art, a punch was no longer a punch, a kick no longer a kick. Now that I understand the art, a punch is just a punch, a kick is just a kick."It should be understood that Bruce Lee did not write this book as published, but rather it was compiled after his death by Dan Inosanto, other senior students, and his wife. Though he wrote all of the words, he did not set them in their final form. As
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Long before Steven Segal, Van Damme or the UFC, there was Bruce Lee. While most of the world was concerned with kata and board breaking, Lee was developing a concept that would eventually become the most fundamental aspect of todays fastest growing sport (mixed martial arts)use what works for you. While taken as objective truth in todays rapidly expanding MMA community, it was revolutionary and anathema to the conventional wisdoms of the time. It crossed cultural boundaries within the realm of
What can I say about this book & this man. Bruce lee has always had such an influence on me, especially in my teens. Of course, he is well known as a martial art film star ,but he is so much more than that. He was a teacher & philosopher too, who had to fight against racism while living in america to become the man he was to become. This book describes the art that he created called `Jeet kune do`- the way of the intercepting fist. One of my favourite quotes of his which sums up his
So good. No one says it better than Bruce Lee himself... "Self-knowledge is the basis of Jeet Kun Do because it is effective, not only for the individual's martial art, but also for his life as a human being."What an honor it must have been to have known him.
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Original Title: | Tao of Jeet Kune Do |
ISBN: | 0897500482 (ISBN13: 9780897500487) |
Edition Language: | English |
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From the Introduction: "In 1970, Bruce sustained a rather sever injury to his back. His doctors ordered him to discontinue the practice of martial arts and to remain in bed to allow his back heal. This was probably the most trying and dispiriting time in Bruce's life. He stayed in bed, virtually flat on his back for six months, but he couldn't keep his mind from working - the result of which is this book." Linda Lee "Jeet Kune Do, you see, has no definite lines or boundaries - only those you make yourself." Gilbert L JohnsonList Epithetical Books Tao of Jeet Kune Do
Title | : | Tao of Jeet Kune Do |
Author | : | Bruce Lee |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 208 pages |
Published | : | October 1st 1975 by Black Belt Communications (first published 1975) |
Categories | : | Combat. Martial Arts. Philosophy. Nonfiction. Biography. Sports |
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Ratings: 4.35 From 7331 Users | 234 ReviewsAssessment Epithetical Books Tao of Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Dō (henceforth, JKD) is Bruce Lees styleless style of martial arts. Its literal meaning is the way of the intercepting fist. However, Lee cautions one against attaching too much significance to that name (or any name) in the books final chapter. Long before Mixed Martial Arts became a household word, Lee was constructing this fighting system that borrowed heavily from the Western traditions of boxing, fencing (conceptually speaking), and wrestling as well as from Kungfu, Savate, andCool for fans, but I still can't throw a one inch punch.
"Before I studied the art, a punch to me was just a punch, a kick was just a kick. After Id studied the art, a punch was no longer a punch, a kick no longer a kick. Now that I understand the art, a punch is just a punch, a kick is just a kick."It should be understood that Bruce Lee did not write this book as published, but rather it was compiled after his death by Dan Inosanto, other senior students, and his wife. Though he wrote all of the words, he did not set them in their final form. As
Yes!
Long before Steven Segal, Van Damme or the UFC, there was Bruce Lee. While most of the world was concerned with kata and board breaking, Lee was developing a concept that would eventually become the most fundamental aspect of todays fastest growing sport (mixed martial arts)use what works for you. While taken as objective truth in todays rapidly expanding MMA community, it was revolutionary and anathema to the conventional wisdoms of the time. It crossed cultural boundaries within the realm of
What can I say about this book & this man. Bruce lee has always had such an influence on me, especially in my teens. Of course, he is well known as a martial art film star ,but he is so much more than that. He was a teacher & philosopher too, who had to fight against racism while living in america to become the man he was to become. This book describes the art that he created called `Jeet kune do`- the way of the intercepting fist. One of my favourite quotes of his which sums up his
So good. No one says it better than Bruce Lee himself... "Self-knowledge is the basis of Jeet Kun Do because it is effective, not only for the individual's martial art, but also for his life as a human being."What an honor it must have been to have known him.
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