Bruce Lee was an American-born martial artist, philosopher, and the founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts system. Widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the 20th century, he became a significant cultural icon. His philosophy emphasized personal freedom, adaptability, and effectiveness.
This definitive examination of jeet kune do techniques explains how to survive attacks on the street, increase training awareness, and develop body movements. Originally compiled as a four-volume series, this revised edition includes digitally-enhanced photography of founder Bruce Lee in his prime, a new chapter by former Lee student Ted Wong, and an introduction by Shannon Lee.
The author shares their journey as a martial artist and actor, emphasizing the importance of daily self-discovery and the pursuit of personal growth. Through their experiences, they aim to inspire others to realize their potential and embrace life as an art form, blending physical discipline with creative expression. This exploration reflects a commitment to living fully and authentically.
Compiled from Bruce Lee's notes and writings, Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do is the seminal book presenting the martial art created by Bruce Lee himself.Jeet Kune Do was a revolutionary new approach to the martial arts in its time and is the principal reason why Bruce Lee is revered as a pioneer by martial artists today, many decades after his death. The development of his unique martial art form—its principles, core techniques, and lesson plans—are all presented in this book in Bruce Lee's own words and notes. This book is the complete and official version of Jeet Kune Do which was originally published by Tuttle Publishing in cooperation with the Lee family in 1997. It is still the most comprehensive presentation of Jeet Kune Do available.This Jeet Kune Do book features Lee's illustrative sketches and his remarkable notes and commentaries on the nature of combat and achieving success in life through the martial arts, as well as the importance of a positive mental attitude during training. Also, there is a series of "Questions Every Martial Artist Must Ask Himself" that Lee posed to himself and intended to explore as part of his development, but never lived to complete. Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do is the book every Bruce Lee fan must have in his collection.This Bruce Lee Book is part of the Bruce Lee Library which also
Gathers the thoughts of the famous martial arts expert and actor about zen and the practical aspects of self-defense.
Bruce Lee teaches you how to develop skills in body movement, hand techniques, kicking, parrying, striking vital target points and sparring.
This is the book that Bruce Lee had intended to publish as an in-depth follow up to his Chinese Gung Fu. Prior to his death, he had written the majority of the text, which explores such topics as yin-yang as it applies to martial arts, Eastern and Western fitness methodologies, and studies of martial arts and self-defense techniques. Also included is Bruce Lee's Gung Fu "scrapbook" of anecdotes on the histories and traditions of the various martial arts of China. The manuscript was completed and edited by martial arts expert John Little in cooperation with the Bruce Lee Estate.
Learn the secrets to obtaining Bruce Lee's astounding physique with this insightful martial arts training book. The Art of Expressing the Human Body, a title coined by Bruce Lee himself to describe his approach to martial arts, documents the techniques he used so effectively to perfect his body for superior health and muscularity. Beyond his martial arts and acting abilities, Lee's physical appearance and strength were truly astounding. He achieved this through an intensive and ever-evolving conditioning regime that is being revealed for the first time in this book. Drawing on Lee's notes, letters, diaries and training logs, Bruce Lee historian John Little presents the full extent of Lee's unique training methods including nutrition, aerobics, isometrics, stretching and weight training. In addition to serving as a record of Bruce Lee's training, The Art of Expressing the Human Body, with its easy-to-understand and simple-to-follow training routines, is a valuable source book for those who seek dramatic improvement in their health, conditioning, physical fitness, and appearance. This Bruce Lee Book is part of the Bruce Lee Library which also features: Bruce Lee: Striking Thoughts Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon Bruce Lee: The Tao of Gung Fu Bruce Lee: Artist of Life Bruce Lee: Letters of the Dragon Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do
A teacher is never a giver of truth; he is a guide, helping students find their own paths. In Striking Thoughts, discover the keys to Bruce Lee's remarkable success as an actor, martial artist, and global inspiration. This collection features eight sections covering 72 topics and 825 aphorisms that reflect Bruce's principles—from spirituality and personal liberation to family life and filmmaking. His insights energized his life and career, enabling him to navigate challenges with grace. They also motivated his family, friends, students, and colleagues to pursue their own successes. The sections include: On First Principles (life, existence, time, and death), On Being Human (the mind, happiness, fear, and dreams), On Matters of Existence (health, love, marriage, parenting, ethics, racism, and adversity), On Achievement (work, goals, faith, success, money, and fame), On Art and Artists (art, filmmaking, and acting), On Personal Liberation (conditioning, Zen Buddhism, meditation, and freedom), On the Process of Becoming (self-actualization, self-help, self-expression, and growth), and On Ultimate Principles (Yin-yang, totality, Tao, and truth). This book is part of the Bruce Lee Library, which includes other notable works.
Reveals how the iconic warrior attained his legendary speed, power, and footwork. Included are practical, effective stretches for increasing flexibility, abdominal exercises that can be performed anywhere, and hard-hitting advice on running, biking, skipping rope, and shadowboxing. More than just a fitness guide, this must-have manual also delves into the fundamental aspects of Bruce Lee’s revolutionary combat philosophy, jeet kune do, including how to strengthen your fists with iron-palm training, get the most out of your punches and kicks, camouflage your attacks, develop the footwork to evade almost any blow, cover distance rapidly, escape from a tight corner, conserve energy for countering, build muscles without sacrificing speed, fix flaws in your stance, and improve your peripheral vision, leverage, and timing.
Over eight-hundred entries offer insight into the beliefs and wisdom of Bruce Lee.
