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Summary: Excellent foundation for learning Jun Fan Gung Fu!
Review: Although I don't think someone can learn martial arts just from a book (as opposed to a qualified instructor), I believe this book comes pretty close as it gives great explanation of techniques and principles in laying the groundwork of Jun Fan Gung Fu. He discusses material in a progressive sequence starting with Footwork, and ending with the Five ways of attack in Jun Fan. Besides the very good pictures and good explanation of techniques and concepts, Kevin Seaman also provides excellent partner and solo training drills and tips so the student has ways to train the techniques presented in the book. Overall, if you are studying Jun Fan Gung Fu or Jeet Kune Do, or want to learn some good basic concepts to supplement your current training, I feel this book would be a great addition to your library.
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Summary: Great Supplementary Literature on JKD
Review: I have read most of the Bruce Lee library, small to big. My never-ending search for more knowledge brings me to other authors such as Sifu Seaman who was instructed by Sifu Dan Inosanto (no introduction needed there). Not having any limits is what Sifu Bruce Lee always insisted. Also having now way as "way". Never stop learning. Never stop practicing. That's what I live by. This book is a great addition to any JKD practitioner. Improving the fundamentals of JKD is the core. You move to your own path from there.Ben -Be water, my friend- Sifu Bruce Lee
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Summary: The best in traditional Jun Fan material
Review: Personally, this is one of my favorite books on the subject of Jeet Kune Do. It is different in that it presents the more traditional Jun Fan Gung Fu as opposed to the method of Jeet Kune Do. Not many books do this, as they go right into "what's new" in Jeet Kune Do. Although there is nothing wrong with that, Mr. Seaman shows the reader the value of the original Jun Fan material. He covers basic trapping, Jun Fan kickboxing kicks, boxing, stance movement, etc. Overall, this is a treasured book in my martial arts library, as it is rare in that it shows techniques and ideas that other books gloss over. Just my opinion.
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Summary: Awsome, and very easy to understand
Review: this book has great diagrams. To me this is the best part about a martial arts book because it allows me to see what they are telling me to do, and not just reading it.
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Summary: Excellent addition to any serious martial artist's library
Review: This book is an excellent overview of the basics of Jun Fan Gung Fu, the Gung Fu system developed by the late Bruce Lee, using the concepts and principles of Jeet Kune Do. It is very well organized and well written and everything is very clearly explained and illustrated. One thing in particular that I really like about this book is that the first two chapters cover Jun Fan's footwork (as in stance, mobility, etc., not kicking), the foundation upon which everything else is built, which makes it an excellent companion to Chris Kent and Tim Tackett's books "Jeet Kune Do Kickboxing" and "Jun Fan / Jeet Kune Do: The Textbook" which are also very good, but do not cover stance or footwork very well. Excellent study guide for any Jun Fan / JKD student.
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