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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 -..more
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Vladimir NguyễnThese are Bruce Lee's notes. Some of them are in English, other in Chinese - translated.
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Nov 19, 2017Ana O rated it really liked it Shelves: soaked-in-bleach, bios, rock-stars-and-other-famous-people
I took martial arts a pre-teen/teen. I sucked at it. My teacher was a strict Asian badass, I was so terrifed of him. lol What can I say, I am a delicate flower. Physical activities are not my forte.
I am such a nerd when it comes to Bruce Lee.
I am such a nerd when it comes to Bruce Lee.
An excellent book that I highly recommend. One of my favorite stories from the book is the following:
Bruce Lee and I were having dim sum, a traditional Chinese breakfast of meat-filled pastries, in a downtown Los Angeles restaurant after a lesson. I seized on this opportunity to tell him that I was discouraged. At forty-five, I felt I was too old and my body too stiff to achieve any real ability in jeet-kune-do.
'You will never learn anything new unless you are ready to accept yourself with your..more
Jul 01, 2009Keeno rated it it was amazingBruce Lee and I were having dim sum, a traditional Chinese breakfast of meat-filled pastries, in a downtown Los Angeles restaurant after a lesson. I seized on this opportunity to tell him that I was discouraged. At forty-five, I felt I was too old and my body too stiff to achieve any real ability in jeet-kune-do.
'You will never learn anything new unless you are ready to accept yourself with your..more
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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 today’s fastest growing sport (mixed martial arts)—use what works for you. While taken as objective truth in today’s rapidly expanding MMA community, it was revolutionary and anathema to the conventional wisdoms of the time. It crossed cultural boundaries within the realm o..more
In 'Tao of Jeet Kune Do', the only character is Bruce Lee. He is also the author of the book. Lee was born in San Francisco, November 20, 1940, and died on May 10, 1973, suffering from seizures and headaches. He was eager to learn martial arts mainly because he was bullied in school. He wanted to show people that just because he was Chinese he could be successful. He eventually was so successful in martial arts, he began to create his own fighting style with a mixture of many different martial..more
Sep 23, 2011Bernie Gourley rated it really liked it
Jeet Kune Dō (henceforth, JKD) is Bruce Lee’s “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 book’s 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..more
Dec 23, 2016Nada rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: 2016-challenge, biography-autobiography-memoir, sports-martial-arts-practices, english, favorites, self-improvement-self-enrichment, read-on-scribd, philosophy, non-fiction, master-bruce-lee
Although this book is more for martial arts practitioner than the casual readers but I'm personally interested in Lee's philosophies. The first part of it is absolutely vital and satisfying and the last part as well. Bruce wrote magnificently about oneself and the art of expressing it honestly. He masterly simplifies everything and put everything regarding oneself into a clearer and freeing perspective.
It's impossible to read this one and not gain something, I know I gained many.
It's impossible to read this one and not gain something, I know I gained many.
Cool for fans, but I still can't throw a one inch punch.
I skim-read most of this book, but I liked reading something by Bruce Lee. Had some good philosophy and fitness motivation in the book. I wouldn't read this unless you are training though. My older brother likes Bruce Lee, so we had this in the house.
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 phil..more
Jan 04, 2012Vincent Chough rated it it was amazing
During my adolescence Bruce Lee was a hero of mine. He was a minority hero who broke down racial barriers. I remember seeing a documentary about Lee. It interviewed famous black Americans who considered Lee a hero of theirs as well just because he wasn't white (and he could kick butt like no one else).
I bought this book back in the 80's and still have it. There's philosophy, art and, of course, martial arts. It is a testimony to a truly fascinating life. I don't agree with all the philosophy, b..more
I bought this book back in the 80's and still have it. There's philosophy, art and, of course, martial arts. It is a testimony to a truly fascinating life. I don't agree with all the philosophy, b..more
I don't have the exact read start and finish dates on many books I have read this year. The dates are approximated, as I have been in & out of the hospital, and on bed rest, and read 2-5 books a day depending on the book & length and my ability to focus. All dates are approximated, by month.
I have studied this book since I was 9..
I have studied this book since I was 9..
May 28, 2016Lindsey Berkowitz rated it it was amazing
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.
'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.
Jun 15, 2013Andrewcharles420 rated it it was ok
This is a collection of tips and techniques from Bruce Lee about his martial arts technique. There is very little structure to the book, and it's not something one should read cover to cover. I think it would be most helpful as a martial arts/jeet kune do reference manual and improvement guide, including not only the movements and musculature necessary but also the mental focus and way of thought. The whole collection of material gives some insight into Bruce Lee's way of thinking--perhaps most..more
There is a reason why, more than 20 years after his death, that Bruce Lee is still getting articles about his way and his own personal technique written in magazines and why he is still revered by so many. This book is a good example of the reasons why. The important thing though is to learn from his example, understand it, and then create your own method instead of just following it.
Dec 24, 2016Reem rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: 2016-challenge, books, non-fiction, philosophy-self-help-psychology
Great book with detailed information about Jeet Kune Do and the philosophy behind it. Although it's incomplete but it's satisfying to read Lee's philosophy. A must read for those who are interested in this matter.
Jeet Kune Do (JKD) was never meant to be a specific style, or another form of martial art. It was just a name Bruce Lee reluctantly coined because he felt he had to call it something. He was concerned that, once named, his approach to Martial Arts could be misinterpreted or exploited.
Anyway, 40 years after Bruce Lee's death, this volume and the 4 paperback volumes of 'Bruce Lee's Fighting Method' (now also available in one Hardcover volume) offer, in my opinion, the best overview of his practica..more
Anyway, 40 years after Bruce Lee's death, this volume and the 4 paperback volumes of 'Bruce Lee's Fighting Method' (now also available in one Hardcover volume) offer, in my opinion, the best overview of his practica..more
Aug 06, 2012Mikal rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I read this book for the philosophy not for the martial arts but as a former martial arts practitioner it was interesting to see the basic review of the approach to Jeet Kune Do-- many of Bruce Lee's approaches have been incorporated into modern Kung Fu.
At its essence Tao of Jeet Kune Do is two thick slices of Philosophy (at the beginning an end) with a serving of Martial arts in between. It is there where Bruce Lee is most poignant.
What brought me to this book:
I've been looking for books that r..more
At its essence Tao of Jeet Kune Do is two thick slices of Philosophy (at the beginning an end) with a serving of Martial arts in between. It is there where Bruce Lee is most poignant.
What brought me to this book:
I've been looking for books that r..more
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It's an awkward one. On the one hand, this is a glimpse into the notebooks of arguably the most important person in the popularisation of martial arts and a good look at the training philosophy of someone whose approaches to breaking down the formality of traditional martial arts have really taken off in the past thirty years.
On the other hand, we have to remember that what a book does for the reader is also important. It's not, for example, going to provide a comprehensive guide to the core tec..more
On the other hand, we have to remember that what a book does for the reader is also important. It's not, for example, going to provide a comprehensive guide to the core tec..more
Jan 19, 2015Cristobal Hernandez rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
this is a game changer..
everyone takes something different from this book, it's so open to many interpretations but the best part about it is the fact you really get to dive into Bruce Lee's mind. you get to see what he was thinking, what he was trying to accomplish and most of all a way of life. if you're an athelte who lifts or plays ball you'll learn something. if you're a Buddhist or Christian looking for a new spritual perspective you'll learn something. if you're wandering aimlessly in l..more
everyone takes something different from this book, it's so open to many interpretations but the best part about it is the fact you really get to dive into Bruce Lee's mind. you get to see what he was thinking, what he was trying to accomplish and most of all a way of life. if you're an athelte who lifts or plays ball you'll learn something. if you're a Buddhist or Christian looking for a new spritual perspective you'll learn something. if you're wandering aimlessly in l..more
Concrete no-nonsense martial arts. Very good for the martial artist and athlete alike. This book really encouraged me to branch out in Martial Arts and learn the traditional sports like wrestling and boxing.
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Dec 26, 2012Shawn Kass rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book seems to lack a clear organisation and can sometimes be vague. I have still found it very useful in consolidating what I learn in a class setting. It's not meant to teach you how to do Jeet Kune Do, but its more like a supplement to your training. My rating says 5 stars because it personally means a lot to me, however its probably more like 4-4.5 stars to properly reflect the flaws that it has. Its recommended to anyone interested in Bruce Lee's philosophy and martial arts. Here is my..more
An incomplete guide to 'emptying your cup so that it may be filled again'. Gathered from Bruce's writings and sketches, this book teaches you the philosophy behind Jeet Kune Do. This book is a must-read for anyone doing martial arts. Techniques, practices, motivation, reasons. 'Take what is useful and develop from there.'
The best parts of this book are the very first and last pages. They offer you topics to meditate, think and discuss upon.
If you are not that much into martial arts, get this bo..more
The best parts of this book are the very first and last pages. They offer you topics to meditate, think and discuss upon.
If you are not that much into martial arts, get this bo..more
Oct 02, 2017Stacey Tee-Bagang rated it it was amazing
I was twelve and it was my birthday. My mom gave me some money and told me I could buy whatever I could with it as her present for me. After school, I went to a bookstore and bought a paperback of this literary work of art. It's good to revisit this book once more now that I'm 33. If Bruce Lee achieved so much that actors his age weren't able to, it's because his growth mindset, drive, and passion for his work enabled him to thrive in his colourful but sadly, short life.
Give this book a read to..more
Give this book a read to..more
Very informative and a great look into Bruce's mind when it came to the martial arts. This would make a great read for anyone that has ever been a fan of his or even had the slightest interest in martial arts.
Learn about Jeet Kune Do. What it is and the idea behind the style. Follow that up with Bruce's views on becoming a better fighter from coordination to power and endurance both body and mind.
Learn about Jeet Kune Do. What it is and the idea behind the style. Follow that up with Bruce's views on becoming a better fighter from coordination to power and endurance both body and mind.
Dec 03, 2017Marco rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I purchased this book right after watching the movie 'Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.' It took me a year to absorbed and strive to apply all the philosophy in it. I still have the original book I purchased, and it is filled with my personal notes, observations, and references. 10 Stars if I could rate it that many!
May 12, 2019Chris Santillo rated it really liked it · review of another edition
'Before I studied the art, a punch to me was just a punch, a kick was just a kick.
After I’d 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 suc..more
Jan 07, 2019Brian Wilkerson rated it it was amazing
I can't remember where I got this book. It's been a while. If I had to guess, I'd say that I bought it myself.
The introduction to the book, written by Linda Lee and the editor, says that the book contains little new information. It is mostly how Bruce himself liked to train and fight. I agree with them. Indeed, the first section on Zen and how it relates to the mindset of a Martial Artist echoes a book I read recently, 'The Sword and the Mind'. Both of them speak of how a martial artist should..more
The introduction to the book, written by Linda Lee and the editor, says that the book contains little new information. It is mostly how Bruce himself liked to train and fight. I agree with them. Indeed, the first section on Zen and how it relates to the mindset of a Martial Artist echoes a book I read recently, 'The Sword and the Mind'. Both of them speak of how a martial artist should..more
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Bruce Lee was an American-born martial artist, philosopher, instructor, martial arts actor and the founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts system, widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the 20th century and a cultural icon. He was the father of actor Brandon Lee and of actress Shannon Lee.
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“Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.” — 335 likes
“Not being tense but ready.
Not thinking but not dreaming.
Not being set but flexible.
Liberation from the uneasy sense of confinement.
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The Jeet Kune Do Emblem The Taijitu represents the concepts of yin and yang. The Chinese characters indicate: 'Using no way as way' and 'Having no limitation as limitation'. The arrows represent the endless interaction between yang and yin.[1] | |
Also known as | JKD, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, 截拳道 |
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Focus | Hybrid |
Creator | Bruce Lee |
Parenthood | Wing Chun, Boxing, Karate, Muay Thai, Judo, Kali, Fencing, Savate |
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Chinese | 截拳道 | ||||||||||||||
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Literal meaning | Way of the Intercepting Fist | ||||||||||||||
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Jeet Kune Do (Chinese: 截拳道; Cantonese Yale: jiht kyùhn douh; [tsìːt̚.kʰy̏ːn.tòu]), or 'The way of the intercepting fist' in Cantonese, abbreviated JKD, is a hybrid philosophy of martial arts heavily influenced by the personal philosophy and experiences of martial artistBruce Lee. Lee, who founded the system on July 9, 1967, referred to it as 'non-classical', suggesting that it is a formless form of Chinese Kung Fu. Unlike more traditional martial arts, Jeet Kune Do is not fixed or patterned and is a philosophy with guiding ideas. Named for the Wing Chun concept of interception or attacking when one's opponent is about to attack, Jeet Kune Do's practitioners believe in minimal effort with maximum effect.
On January 10, 1996, the Bruce Lee Foundation decided to use the name Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do (振藩截拳道) to refer to the martial arts system which Lee founded; 'Jun Fan' being Lee's Chinese given name.
It is referenced in the screenplay of the 1973 Warner Brothers film Enter the Dragon, when Lee is asked, 'What's your style?', he replies, 'My style?..You can call it the art of fighting without fighting.'[2]
- 2System and philosophy
- 3Principles
- 3.6Economy of motion
Background[edit]
Lee believed that kata forms and martial art tournament matches alike (like Karate) were simply 'organised despair'.[3] He believed that in order to 'fully express oneself, one must'[This quote needs a citation] 'have no limitations'[This quote needs a citation] (kata and rigid and non-flowing movements being the limitation). His system was new, and included all possible forms of strikes: attacks to the groin, finger jab to the eye.[citation needed]
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The name Jeet Kune Do was often said by Lee to be just a name, and he often referred to it as 'the art of expressing the human body' in his writings and in interviews. Through his studies Lee came to believe that other styles had become too rigid and unrealistic. He called martial art competitions of the day 'dry land swimming'[4]. He believed real combat was spontaneous, and a martial artist cannot predict it, but only react, and a good martial artist should 'be like water'—move fluidly without hesitation.
System and philosophy[edit]
Lee's philosophy[edit]
Originally, when Lee began researching various fighting styles, he called it Jun FanGung Fu. Not wanting to create another style which would share the limitations that all styles had, he instead described the process which he used to create it:
I have not invented a 'new style,' composite, modified or otherwise that is set within distinct form as apart from 'this' method or 'that' method. On the contrary, I hope to free my followers from clinging to styles, patterns, or molds. Remember that Jeet Kune Do is merely a name used, a mirror in which to see 'ourselves'. . . Jeet Kune Do is not an organized institution that one can be a member of. Either you understand or you don't, and that is that. There is no mystery about my style. My movements are simple, direct and non-classical. The extraordinary part of it lies in its simplicity. Every movement in Jeet Kune Do is being so of itself. There is nothing artificial about it. I always believe that the easy way is the right way. Jeet Kune Do is simply the direct expression of one's feelings with the minimum of movements and energy. The closer to the true way of Kung Fu, the less wastage of expression there is. Finally, a Jeet Kune Do man who says Jeet Kune Do is exclusively Jeet Kune Do is simply not with it. He is still hung up on his self-closing resistance, in this case anchored down to reactionary pattern, and naturally is still bound by another modified pattern and can move within its limits. He has not digested the simple fact that truth exists outside all molds; pattern and awareness is never exclusive.Again let me remind you Jeet Kune Do is just a name used, a boat to get one across, and once across it is to be discarded and not to be carried on one's back.
— Bruce Lee[5]
Bruce Lee and his teacher Ip Man
JKD as it has survived since—if one views it 'refined' as a product, not a process—is what was left at the time of Lee's death. It is the result of the lifelong martial arts development process he went through. Lee stated his concept does not add more and more things on top of each other to form a system, but rather selects the best thereof. The metaphor Lee borrowed from ChanBuddhism was of constantly filling a cup with water, and then emptying it, used for describing Lee's philosophy of 'casting off what is useless'.[6] He used the sculptor's mentality of beginning with a lump of clay and removing the material which constituted the 'unessentials'; the end result was what he considered to be the bare combat essentials, or JKD. The dominant or strongest hand should lead because it would perform a greater percentage of the work. Lee minimized the use of other stances except when circumstances warranted such actions.[6]
Although the On-Guard position is a formidable overall stance, it is by no means the only one. Lee acknowledged there were times when other positions should be used. He felt the dynamic property of JKD was what enabled its practitioners to adapt to the constant changes and fluctuations of live combat. He believed these decisions should be made within the context of 'real combat' and/or 'all out sparring' and that it was only in this environment that a practitioner could actually deem a technique worthy of adoption.
Lee believed that real combat was alive and dynamic. Circumstances in a fight change from millisecond to millisecond. Thus, he believed, pre-arranged patterns and techniques are not adequate in dealing with such a changing situation. As an antidote to this line of thought, Lee once wrote an epitaph which read: 'In memory of a once fluid man, crammed and distorted by the classical mess.' The 'classical mess' in this instance was what Lee thought of the 'not too alive way of the classical kung fu styles'.[7]
Principles[edit]
The following are principles that Lee incorporated into Jeet Kune Do.[8] He felt them universal combat truths that were self-evident, and would lead to combat success if followed. Familiarity with each of the 'four ranges of combat', in particular, is thought to be instrumental in becoming a 'total' martial artist.
JKD believes the best defense is a strong offense, hence the principle of an 'intercepting fist'. For someone to attack another hand-to-hand, the attacker must approach the target. This provides an opportunity for the attacked person to 'intercept' the attacking movement. The principle of interception may be applied to more than intercepting physical attacks; non-verbal cues (subtle movements of which opponent may be unaware) may also be perceived or 'intercepted', and thus used to one's advantage.The 'five ways of attack', categories which help JKD practitioners organize their fighting repertoire, comprise the offensive teachings of JKD. The concepts of 'Stop hits & stop kicks,' and 'Simultaneous parrying & punching,' based on the concept of single fluid motions which attack while defending (in systems such as épée fencing and Wing Chun), compose JKD's defensive teachings. These were modified for unarmed combat and implemented into the JKD framework by Lee to complement the principle of interception.[citation needed]
Stance[edit]
Seen in many of his movie fight scenes such as in the Way of the Dragon vs Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee fought in a side southpawhorse stance. His jabs and crosses came from his right hand and followed up with a lot of side kicks. Instead of a common check seen in muay thai, Bruce uses an oblique leg kick to block a potential kick. He adopted other defensive concepts found in many other systems such as slipping and rolling from Western boxing and forearm blocks found in Eastern martial arts such as Kung Fu.[citation needed]
Footwork[edit]
Lee's nimble and agile skipping-like footwork is seen in his movies. This technique was adopted from Muhammad Ali's footwork in his boxing stance.[citation needed] This footwork can be achieved from practice using a jump rope as jumping rope imitates this nimble, jumpy action that is a quick way to maneuvre your way around and away from an enemy's strikes. The footwork also has its influences from fencing.[citation needed]
Straight lead[edit]
Lee felt that the straight lead was the most integral part of Jeet Kune Do punching, saying, 'The leading straight punch is the backbone of all punching in Jeet Kune Do.'[9] The straight lead is not a power strike but a strike formulated for speed. It is believed that the straight lead should always be held loosely with a slight motion, as this adds to its speed and makes it more difficult to see and block. The strike is believed to be not only the fastest punch in JKD, but also the most accurate. The speed is attributed to the fact that the fist is held out slightly making it closer to the target and its accuracy is gained from the punch being thrown straight forward from one's centerline. The lead should be held and thrown loosely and easily, tightening only upon impact, adding to one's punch. The punch can be thrown from multiple angles and levels.[10][page needed]
Non-telegraphed punch[edit]
Lee felt that explosive attacks without telegraphing signs of intent were best. He argued that the attacks should catch the opponent off-guard, throwing them off their balance and leaving them unable to defend against further attacks. 'The concept behind this is that when you initiate your punch without any forewarning, such as tensing your shoulders or moving your foot or body, the opponent will not have enough time to react,' Lee wrote.[3] The key is that one must keep one's body and arms loose, weaving one's arms slightly and only becoming tense upon impact. Lee wanted no wind-up movements or 'get ready poses' to prelude any JKD attacks. He explained that any twitches or slight movements before striking should be avoided as they will give the opponent signs or hints as to what is being planned and then they will be able to strike first while one is preparing an attack. Consequently, non-telegraphed movement is believed to be an essential part of Jeet Kune Do philosophy.[9]
'Be Like Water'[edit]
Lee emphasized that every situation, in fighting or in everyday life, is varied. To obtain victory, therefore, it is believed essential not to be rigid, but to be fluid and adaptable to any situation. Lee compared it to being like water, saying 'Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend.'[11] His theory behind this was that one must be able to function in any scenario one is thrown into and should react accordingly. One should know when to speed up or slow down, when to expand and when to contract, and when to remain flowing and when to crash. It is the awareness that both life and fighting can be shapeless and ever changing that allows one to be able to adapt to those changes instantaneously and bring forth the appropriate solution. Lee did not believe in styles and felt that every person and situation is different and not everyone fits into a mold; one must remain flexible in order to obtain new knowledge and victory in both life and combat. It is believed that one must never become stagnant in the mind or method, always evolving and moving towards improving oneself.[12]
Economy of motion [edit]
Jeet Kune Do seeks to be economical in time and movement, teaching that the simplest things work best, as in Wing Chun. Economy of motion is the principle by which JKD practitioners achieve:
- Efficiency: An attack which reaches its target in the least amount of time, with maximum force
- Directness: Doing what comes naturally in a disciplined way
- Simplicity: Thinking in an uncomplicated manner; without ornamentation
This is meant to help a practitioner conserve both energy and time, two crucial components in a physical confrontation. Maximized force seeks to end the battle quickly due to the amount of damage inflicted upon the opponent. Rapidity aims to reach the target before the opponent can react, which is half-beat faster timing, as taught in Wing Chun and Western boxing.[13] Learned techniques are utilized in JKD to apply these principles to a variety of situations.
Stop hits[edit]
'When the distance is wide, the attacking opponent requires some sort of preparation. Therefore, attack him on his preparation of attack. To reach me, you must move to me. Your attack offers me an opportunity to intercept you.'[This quote needs a citation] This means intercepting an opponent's attack with an attack of one's own instead of simply blocking it. It is for this concept Jeet Kune Do is named. JKD practitioners believe that this is the most difficult defensive skill to develop. This strategy is a feature of some traditional Chinese martial arts as Wing Chun, as well as an essential component of European épée Fencing. Stop hits and kicks utilize the principle of economy of motion by combining attack and defense into one movement, thus minimizing the 'time' element.[14]
Simultaneous parrying and punching[edit]
When confronting an incoming attack, the attack is parried or deflected, and a counterattack is delivered simultaneously. This is not as advanced as a stop hit but more effective than blocking and counterattacking in sequence. Practiced in some Chinese martial arts such as Wing Chun, it is also known in Krav Maga as 'bursting'. Simultaneous parrying and punching utilizes the principle of economy of motion by combining attack and defense into one movement, thus minimizing the 'time' element and maximising the 'energy' element. Efficiency is gained by utilizing a parry rather than a block. By definition a 'block' stops an attack, whereas a parry merely re-directs it. Redirection has two advantages, it requires less energy to execute and utilizes the opponent's energy against them by creating an imbalance. Efficiency is gained in that the opponent has less time to react to an incoming attack, since they are still withdrawing from their original attack.
Low kicks[edit]
JKD practitioners believe they should direct their kicks, as in Wing Chun, to their opponent's shins, knees, thighs, and midsection.[15] These targets are the closest to the feet, provide more stability and are more difficult to defend against. Maintaining low kicks utilizes the principle of economy of motion by reducing the distance a kick must travel, thus minimizing the 'time' element. However, as with all other JKD principles nothing is set in stone. If a target of opportunity presents itself, even a target above the waist, one could take advantage and not be hampered by this principle.
Four ranges of combat[edit]
Jeet Kune Do students train in each of the aforementioned ranges equally. According to Lee, this range of training serves to differentiate JKD from other martial arts. He stated that most but not all traditional martial arts systems specialize in training at one or two ranges. His theories have been especially influential and substantiated in the field of mixed martial arts, as the MMA Phases of Combat are essentially the same concept as the JKD combat ranges.
As a historic note, the ranges in JKD have evolved over time. Initially the ranges were categorized as short or close, medium, and long range.[16] These terms proved ambiguous and eventually evolved into their more descriptive forms,[17] although some may still prefer these original three categories.
Five ways of attack[edit]
JKD's original five ways of attack are:
- Single Direct Attack (SDA)
- Attack By Combination (ABC)
- Progressive Indirect Attack (PIA)
- (Hand) Immobilization Attack (HIA)
- Attack By Drawing (ABD)[9]
Centerline[edit]
The Wing Chun centerline.
Punching from the Wing Chun centerline.
The centerline can be expressed as the height of a triangle.
An animation of mechanical linkage to the shoulders of the triangle illustrates the importance of guarding the centerline[citation needed].
The centerline is an imaginary line drawn vertically along the center of a standing human body, and refers to the space directly in front of that body. If one draws an isosceles triangle on the floor, for which one's body forms the base, and one's arms form the equal legs of the triangle, then h (the height of the triangle) is the centerline. The Wing Chun concept is to exploit, control and dominate an opponent's centerline. All attacks, defenses, and footwork are designed to guard one's own centerline while entering the opponent's centerline space. Lee incorporated this theory into JKD from his SifuIp Man's Wing Chun.[18][self-published source]
The three guidelines for the centerline are:
- The one who controls the centerline will control the fight.
- Protect and maintain your own centerline while you control and exploit your opponent's.
- Control the centerline by occupying it.
This notion is closely related to maintaining control of the center squares in the strategic game chess. The concept is naturally present in xiangqi (Chinese chess), where an 'X' is drawn on the game board, in front of both players' general and advisors.[18]
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Combat realism[edit]
One of the premises that Lee incorporated in Jeet Kune Do was 'combat realism.'[19] He insisted that martial arts techniques should be incorporated based upon their effectiveness in real combat situations. This would differentiate it from other systems where there was an emphasis on 'flowery technique', as Lee would put it.[citation needed] He claimed that flashy 'flowery techniques' would arguably 'look good' but were often not practical or would prove ineffective in street survival and self-defense situations.[citation needed] This premise would differentiate JKD from other 'sport'-oriented martial arts systems that were geared towards 'tournament' or 'point systems' (traditional martial art). Lee felt that these systems were 'artificial' and fooled their practitioners into a false sense of true martial skill. He felt that because these systems incorporated too many rule sets that would ultimately handicap a practitioner in self-defense situations and that these approaches to martial arts became a 'game of tag' leading to bad habits such as pulling punches and other attacks; this would again lead to negative consequences in real world situations.[20][self-published source]
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Another aspect of realistic martial arts training fundamental to JKD is what Lee referred to as 'Aliveness'. This is the concept of training techniques with an unwilling assistant who offers resistance. He made a reference to this concept in his famous quote 'Boards don't hit back!'[21] Because of this perspective of realism and aliveness, Lee utilized safety gear from various other contact sports to allow him to spar with opponents 'full out'. This approach to training allowed practitioners to come as close as possible to real combat situations with a high degree of safety.[22]
Conditioning[edit]
To keep up with the demand of Jeet Kune Do combat, the practitioner must condition their body. Some exercises Lee did included Da Sam Sing or Gak Sam Sing which is a traditional method of forearm conditioning practised in Classical Kung Fu. He also did exercises simulating a fight against a four-limbed human using the traditional Mook Yan Jong (Cantonese) used in Wing Chun.[23]
Bruce Lee was an avid follower of Indian wrestlerGreat Gama's training routine. He read articles about him and how he employed his exercises to build his legendary strength for wrestling, quickly incorporating them into his own routine. The training routines Lee used included 'the cat stretch', 'the squat' (known as 'baithak'), and also known as the 'deep-knee bend.'[24]
References[edit]
- ^Bruce Lee: Dynamic Becoming, p.23
- ^Bruce Lee (1973). Enter the Dragon (Motion Picture). Event occurs at[time needed].
- ^ abLee, Bruce (1975). The Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Ohara Publications. p. 14. ISBN0897502027.
- ^'Jeet Kune Do | Southeast JKD'. Southeast Jeet Kune Do. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^Lee, Bruce (September 1971), 'Liberate Yourself From Classical Karate', Black Belt Magazine, Rainbow Publications, Inc., vol. 9 no. 9, p. 24.
- ^ abWarrior, J. K. D. (9 August 2018). 'Modern Jeet Kune Do philosophy'. Jeet Kune Do Combatives - JKD Philippines. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^'Letters of Note: In Memory of a Once Fluid Man'. 25 April 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^Hochheim, W. Hoch (January 1995), 'The Maze of Jeet Kune Do', Black Belt Magazine, Rainbow Publications, vol. 33 no. 1, p. 110
- ^ abcLee, Bruce (2011). Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Valencia: Black Belt.
- ^Lee, Bruce (2008). Bruce Lee's Fighting Method. Valencia: Black Belt.
- ^Lee, Bruce (1966). Pierre Barton Show. Hong Kong: Pierre Barton.
- ^Little, John (1973). Bruce Lee: In His Own Words (DVD). Warner Brothers.
- ^Chu, Robert (September 1991). 'The Wing Chun Mind: Learn to Think Like a True Fighter'. hawkinscheung.com. Inside Kung Fu. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013.
- ^Cheng, David (15 July 2004). Jeet Kune Do Basics. Tuttle Publishing. p. 146. ISBN978-0-8048-3542-8.
- ^'Page not found – Huwshimi & Friends'. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^Lee, Linda (1975), The Tao of Jeet Kune Do, Ohara Publications Inc., ISBN0-89750-048-2
- ^'Fighting Ranges of Jeet Kune Do, Part 1'. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
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- ^Weiss, Adam. 'philosophy of Jeet kune do'. www.martialartssparring.org. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^David; Lumsden, Kevin (23 June 2010). The Iron Dragon: Richard Bustillo. Xlibris Corporation. p. 193. ISBN978-1-4535-1025-4.
- ^'Bruce Lee Quotes'. Archived from the original on 10 December 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^Weiss, Adam. 'Bruce Lee Sparring Tips'. www.martialartssparring.org. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^'Training | Fundamentals | Canadian Hung Kuen Association | Regina Saskatchewan'. www.fuhok.com. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^Little, John, Bruce Lee – The Art of Expressing The Human Body (Tuttle Publishing, 1998), p. 58
Bibliography[edit]
- Assli, Salem (2002). Jeet Kune Do 'Toutes les techniques de Bruce Lee'. Editions Chiron. ISBN2-7027-0693-2.
- Balicki, Ron; Steve Gold (2001), Jeet Kune Do: The Principles of a Complete Fighter, HNL Publishing, ISBN0-9531766-3-0
- Beasley, Jerry (2001), The Jeet Kune Do Experience: Understanding Bruce Lee's Ultimate Martial Art, Paladin Press, ISBN978-1-58160-131-2
- Bishop, James (2004), Bruce Lee: Dynamic Becoming, Dallas: Promethean Press, ISBN0-9734054-0-6
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External links[edit]
- Ted Wong Interview [permanent dead link]
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Author | Bruce Lee |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Martial arts, philosophy |
1975 | |
OCLC | 1959408 |
Tao of Jeet Kune Do is a book expressing Bruce Lee's martial artsphilosophy and viewpoints, published posthumously (after Bruce Lee's death in 1973). The project for this book began in 1970 when Bruce Lee suffered a back injury during one of his practice sessions. During this time he could not train in martial arts. He was ordered by his doctors to wear a back brace for 6 months in order to recover from his injury. This was a very tiring and dispiriting time for Lee who was always very physically active.
It was during his convalescence that he decided to compile a treatise on the system or approach to martial arts that he was developing; he called it Jeet Kune Do. The bulk of these writings would become the 'core set of writings'. Many of these writings were done during a single session which provided natural continuity. Lee had also kept various notes throughout the development of his combat philosophy and these would become the disparate notes used in the book. Many of these notes were 'sudden inspirations' which were incomplete and lacked any kind of a construct. The combination of the 'core set of writings' and the 'disparate notes' would be known as the text Tao of Jeet Kune Do.
In 1971, it was Lee's intent to finish the treatise that he started during his convalescence. However, his film career and work prevented him from doing so. He also vacillated about publishing his book as he felt that this work might be used for the wrong purposes. Lee's intent in writing the book was to record one man's way of thinking about the martial arts. It was to be a guidebook not a set of instructions or 'How to' manual to learn martial arts.
In 1975, after Bruce Lee's death, his widow Linda Lee Cadwell decided to make available the information her husband had collected. Lee's untimely death changed the perspective of releasing the information that Bruce Lee had vacillated about. The 'core writings' and various notes were put together in a logical fashion by various editors. The main editor was Gilbert L. Johnson. Johnson along with Linda Lee, Dan Inosanto and other students of Bruce Lee helped him understand Jeet Kune Do well enough to editorialize and organize Lee's material into text.
The book is dedicated to: The Free, Creative Martial Artist. Lee's wife, Linda Lee Cadwell holds the copyright to the book. The book is attributed to Bruce Lee as his notes and work were used to compile the book. It is important to understand that although Lee's material was utilized it was not organized by him; therefore Bruce Lee was not strictly its author.[1]
Bruce Lee's autobiography[edit]
Tao of Jeet Kune Do was compiled posthumously from Bruce Lee's personal notes, some of which were in turn copied from Bruce Lee's personal library of martial arts and philosophical books. Ohara Publications has acknowledged Edwin Haislet, Hugo and James Castello, Roger Crosnier and Julio Castello as original sources. After the book's initial publication, additional passages were discovered to have been sourced from the works of D.T. Suzuki, Eric Hoffer, and other authors. Many of Bruce Lee's statements are derived from his own studies of various schools of philosophy and the martial arts, and are sometimes paraphrases of previous expressions by others which he wrote down for his own instruction into his own words.[2]
1975 1st edition[edit]
Cover of the 2006 Limited Edition Collector's Edition book with certificate of authenticity.
In 1975 the Tao of Jeet Kune Do was first made available only in paperback. The book was initially NOT available in Hardback; A Hardback edition was first made available in 1976. The forgoing statement is attributed to Black Belt Magazine and the source data is at http://blackbeltmag.com/daily/traditional-martial-arts-training/jeet-kune-do/the-saga-of-bruce-lee-tao-of-jeet-kune-do/[4] Subsequent editions have been available in paperback form only except for the following; In 2006, Black Belt Magazine offered this book in hardback form, on a 500-copy Limited Collector's Edition; the book is personally signed by Bruce Lee's widow Linda Lee Cadwell and his daughter Shannon Lee.[3] Copies of the hardback edition from such sources as eBay typically fetch high prices and usually do not include the much sought after dust jacket.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Lee, Linda (1975). Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Ohara Publications, Inc. ISBN0-89750-048-2.
- ^'The Annotated Tao of Jeet Kune Do'. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
- ^http://www.shopblackbelt.com/taoofjekudol.html
External links[edit]
- Tap of Jeet Kune Do PDF
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Overview
Compiled from Bruce Lee’s notes and essays and originally published in 1975, this iconic volume is one of the seminal martial arts guides of its time. The science and philosophy behind the fighting system Lee pioneered himself—jeet kune do—is explained in detail, depicted through hundreds of Lee’s own illustrations. With the collaboration of Lee’s daughter, Shannon, and Bruce Lee Enterprises, this new edition is expanded, updated, and remastered, covering topics such as Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. Featuring an introduction by Linda Lee, this is essential reading for any practitioner, offering a brief glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s greatest martial artists.