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. |
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User Review - CurioCollective - LibraryThingVery cool, not just a form of martial arts, but a philosophy. The wisdom contained in this book really hasn't aged much, in that the simplicity of the words but the depth of the meaning has held up well. Read full review
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Way ahead of his time! At the time there was no mixed martial arts and was thought by some schools to be sacrilege. He helped lay the ground work for modern MMA. I give the Gracie family their due respect but still feel Bruce Lee is the Godfather of mixed martial arts. Get this book if you are interested in MMA it is still very relevant.
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Organized Despair | 14 |
The Facts of Jeet Kune Do | 23 |
QUALITIES | 42 |
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