Tao of Jeet Kune DoCompiled from Bruce Lee's notes and essays and originally published in 1975, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is the best-selling martial arts book in the world. This iconic work explains the science and philosophy behind jeet kune do-the art Lee invented-and includes hundreds of Lee's illustrations. Topics include Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. With introductions by Linda Lee and editor Gilbert Johnson, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is essential reading for any practitioner and offers a brief glimpse into the mind of one of the world's greatest martial artists. |
Contents
Organized Despair | 14 |
The Facts of Jeet Kune Do | 23 |
QUALITIES | 42 |
Copyright | |
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action angle antagonistic muscles athlete balance beat blow body feel cadence chin combination compound attack coordination counter counter-riposte counterattack counterpunch defense delivered direct attack disengagement distance effective elbow executed feet feint fighter fighting finger jab fist footwork force groin guard position head heel hook kick initiation inside position Jeet Kune keep knee lead foot lead hand lead hook lead jab lunge martial arts means mind motion movement moving muscles offensive on-guard position opening oppo opponent parry physical position and drive position and hook practice preparation ready rear cross rear foot rear hand relaxed reverse hook rhythm right lead right stance riposte shifting shin/knee shovel side kick sidestepping simple attack skill slipping small phasic snap solar plexus speed spin back kick step forward stop-hit straight kick straight lead straight punch strike style swing tactics target technique thrust uppercut weave weight