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Summary: Move over
Review: Miyamoto Musashi, Sun Tzu. Together, they are the Fathers of Martial Philosophy with The Book of Five Rings and The Art of War. Well, move over, gentlemen- the dynamic duo is now a trinity. Bruce Lee has contributed with The Tao of Jeet Kun Do, firmly establishing himself in the history of Marial Arts as a Master who will be remembered and studied for centuries to come.
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Summary: Contains EXCELLENT information regarding Sandbag Lifestyle!
Review: Hi! This is Scott Mulligan of New Jersey.This book contains all the information you need about Bruce Lee, including the hard to find information about the little sandbaskets he used to train with, as well as fruitweave commentary regarding his controversial life. I began taking martial arts myself after a bunch of bullies attacked me with little shells they found on the beach. They also tied me to the pier for high tide, and I was very hurt with that. So I decided to learn martial arts to get better confidence, and it has completly change my life.
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Summary: The way of no way
Review: Style without restraint. That is what Bruce Lee's life was all about. In this ever changing world of ours, there is finally a catalyst in which to learn the way of self-enlightenment. Tao, literally meaning "way of", is perhaps too broad a title for this book. This book can tell you many things about Bruce Lee (arguably one of the greatest minds of our time), but it can more importantly tell you a great many thing about yourself. A book that needs to be read at least twice; once to gain an understanding of the martial arts legacy Lee left behind, and once to find out what it is to truly set your mind free! One of the best books of all time.
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Summary: Simply a great book!
Review: This is the martial arts book that all others should be and are compared to. By reading this book you will get a glimpse at what Bruce Lee was thinking and working on during his short life. Although published after his death, it is made up of his notes and writings. This book can be used as a good guide during your journey through Jeet Kune Do. Sean Madigan
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Summary: This is as close as it comes to the book of life....
Review: This is as close as it comes to the book of life....it is a guide to assisting a person in the art of life first. The book hits its target at providing ways for developing the total person's mind, body, and spirit. Jeet Kune Do provides choices for each individual...anyone who actively uses the tools in this book will have the wisdom to make correct choices with anything, including the martial arts. The way Bruce Lee balanced his training and philosophy in this method of training make this book a must for every reading room in every nation
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Summary: A few comments
Review: One thing that struck me right away about Lee's approach in this book (as well as most of his others) is how he spends as much or maybe even more time discussing strategy and other advanced principles rather than specific techniques. This is because Lee expected those who read his books to at least have mastered the basics of blocking, punching, and kicking before trying to learn the more advanced technical and strategy principles.
For example, although the chapter on "Tools," in which he discusses the techniques, is 40 pages long, the chapter on "Qualities" is 38 pages, in which he discusses various principles like speed, power, timing, and so on, and the "Attack" chapter is 36 pages, which is 74 pages right there, and doesn't include the other similar chapters in the book.
There is so much material here that it's hard to summarize, but I enjoyed many things about it, such as the little technical tips like, "The essence of any hook is that the striker raises his elbow at the last possible moment when swinging, to attack strategies, such as "Do not hurl yourself at your oponent, but gain and maintain distance in a calm and precise manner." And also "Nothing bothers an adversary more than variety in both attack and defense."
The cover says that the book has sold over 750,000 copies in 9 languages, an interesting statistic. (I'm surprised it's not over a million). In addition to Lee's thoughts and notes on technique and advanced strategy, there is even an extensive illustration of grappling and ground techniques and holds and locks, an interesting technique area by itself that has gotten more attention in recent years. Bruce shows that he was ahead of his time in integrating this with JDK decades ago.
Lee also makes the important point that in JKD there is almost no, if any, direct attack--they are all indirect after a feint or as a counter-punch or technique--but that requires the ability to draw out an opponent, out-maneuver him, and a scientific approach.
Another nice technical point he makes is, "In all hand techniques, the hand moves first, proceding the foot. Keep this in mind--hand before foot--always."
I find this interesting in that in tai chi and some kung fu, the foot is expected to be just as fast as the hand and to move in synchrony with it--as difficult or as impossible as that may seem.
Bruce Lee only wrote six books, but if there's a bible of JDK this is it, and is probably essential reading for any JKD or any other martial artist interested in Lee and his ideas and what made him so great.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I am not a martial artist persay because I have no official training, but this book really helped me further understand or graspe deeper concepts of this deadly art that has been practiced for so many thousands of years. And here, Bruce Lee modernizes the art so that it can be applied to real-life situations on the street. Excellent book that is definitely worth purchasing!
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Summary: The Must Have Book
Review: Simplicty in thought and economy of motion - a radical concept for many even now more than 30 yrs after his death - this is the main thrust of this excellent compilation of philosophy, tactics, training of mind and body that makes Bruce Lee's Tao of Jeet Kune Do the bible for many martial artists.
For the student of Philosophy, any sport and of life. A classic and a must have.
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Summary: A masterpiece
Review: Most readers already know that Bruce Lee was an innovative, highly accomplished martial artist who happened to be a famous actor as well. This book was, in large part, self therapeutic, written to pass along his philosophy and techniques while he recovered from a serious back injury. It truly captures the spirit of his art form, Jeet Kune Do. The text begins philosophically, covering Zen and the facets of Jeet Kune Do, then moves into basics such as warm-ups and basic postures, followed by more depth on the kicking, striking, and grappling aspects of the art.
Whether you are a practitioner of Jeet Kun Do or not, there are large sections on attacks, feints, parries, distance, footwork, and evasiveness, all topics that transcend any individual art form. The concepts of power, endurance, balance, speed, timing, and attitude are universal as well. It is an interesting blend of philosophy and practicality that can benefit most any martial practitioner. Though it was originally published more than 30 years ago, it remains as relevant and useful today as it was at its inception. Your martial arts library is simply not complete without it.
Lawrence Kane
Author of Martial Arts Instruction: Applying Educational Theory and Communication Techniques in the Dojo
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Summary: dont miss the point.
Review: A Reader... when you pointed your finger to the moon you took too long looking at your hand, for you missed all the heavenly glory.
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