Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
"A wonderful book, at times even fascinating, that not only reveals the depth of Bruce Lee's thoughts on the higher purpose of the martial arts, but also serves as a wonderful introduction to the way of gung fu."and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Martial Arts Legendsandlt;/iandgt;
Review
"The Bruce Lee Library stands as the definitive presentation of Bruce Lee's magnificent legacy. Each volume belongs on the bookshelf of every serious martial artist."and#8212;andlt;iandgt;Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Nucleusandlt;/iandgt;
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"Technical yet poetic, andlt;iandgt;The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Artandlt;/iandgt; includes over 100 photos and line drawings as Lee explains his holistic approach. It was left unfinished at his death." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
The Tao of Gung Fu reveals Bruce Lee's thoughtful analysis of the tapestry of Chinese martial arts offering glimpses into the varied styles and his commentary on these arts. Lee's intense curiosity led him to accumulate this knowledge and expose the limitations of strict adherence to tradition, which inspired him to develop his cosmopolitan "way of no way."
The Tao of Gung Fu includes insights into various Chinese martial arts and training methodologies, sketches of martial arts techniques, Lee's personal scrapbook of his famous thesis, "The Tao of Gung Fu." Witness Lee's personal cultivation of excellence in martial arts. His application of philosophy to physical movements epitomizes the unification of mind and body a genuine way of living for the martial artist.
Chapters include:
- What is Gung Fu? An Introduction to Chinese Gung Fu, On Yin and Yang, and Bridging the Gap of Yin and Yang
- Some Techniques of Gung Fu The Fundamentals of Gung Fu, The Basic Striking Points of Gung Fu, Introducing the Wing Chun Straight Punch, and The Practice of Forms
- Taoism in the Chinese Art of Gung Fu On Wu-Hsin (No-Mindedness), On Wu Wei (Nondoing), and Centered Thoughts
- Ideas and Opinions Traditions and Histories of Chinese Gung Fu, The Question of Psychic Center, and Bruce's view on Gung Fu
- Appendices Bruce Lee's gung fu background at the time he wrote this book, Gung Fu terminology, and Letters and gung fu scrapbook
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: Artist of Life
- Bruce Lee: Letters of the Dragon
- Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body
- Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do
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Synopsis
Bruce Lee's take on yin and yang, Eastern and Western fitness, and martial arts self-defense techniques
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;John Littleandlt;/bandgt; is considered to be one of the world's foremost authorities on Bruce Lee, his training methods, and philosophies. Little is the only person who has ever been authorized to review the entirety of Lee's personal notes, sketches, and reading annotations. Little's articles have appeared in every martial arts and health and fitness magazine in North America including andlt;iandgt;Muscle and Fitnessandlt;/iandgt;. He is the author of andlt;iandgt;Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Livingandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Bruce Lee: Artist of Lifeandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Wayandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Bodyandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragonandlt;/iandgt;, and many others. A native of Canada, John is an expert in the fields of martial arts, bodybuilding, and physical conditioning.