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Tao of Jeet Kune Do

by Bruce Lee

ISBN13: 9780897500487
ISBN10: 0897500482
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Compiled from Bruce Lees 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 Lees own illustrations. With the collaboration of Lees 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 worlds greatest martial artists.

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An international bestseller with over 236,000 copies sold, this is Bruce Lee's philosophic conception of the art of jeet kune do, in the original words, drawings and thoughts of the late master martial artist/film star himself.

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Bruce Lee was an iconic figure in martial arts who pioneered the concept of jeet kune do from his physical training, personal research, and formal education in philosophy at the University of Washington–Seattle. He acted in several motion pictures, including The Big Boss, Enter the Dragon, Fists of Fury, and Way of the Dragon. He is the author of Bruce Lee: Wisdom for the Way, Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self-Defense, and the Fighting Method series.

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Product Details

ISBN:: 9780897500487
Subtitle:: New Expanded Edition
Introduction:: Johnson, Gilbert
Author:: Lee, Bruce
Author:: Johnson, Gilbert
Publisher:: Black Belt Communications
Location:: Santa Clarita, Calif. :
Subject:: Philosophy
Subject:: Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Subject:: Taoism
Subject:: Martial arts
Subject:: Jeet Kune Do
Subject:: Sports and Fitness-Martial Arts
Copyright:: 1975
Edition Description:: Trade Paper
Series Volume:: 62
Publication Date:: 20111101
Binding:: Paperback
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 250
Dimensions:: 11.00 x 8.50 in

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