Synopses & Reviews
Revealing the secrets behind Bruce Lees legendary martial arts system, this reference is the ideal guide to gaining technical proficiency in Jeet Kune Do. Focusing on drills for balance, timing, range, precision, and speed, this new volume combines its expertise with the fundamentals of its predecessorbasic stances, footwork, kicking, countering, and hand trappingenhancing these original exercises with an accessible, step-by-step approach. Strikingly illustrated with a myriad of detailed photographs, this is an ideal companion for any martial arts enthusiast.
Synopsis
The basic structures and principles of Jeet Kune Do (JKD), the martial arts system developed by the iconic Bruce Lee, are revealed in this insightful handbook. Step-by-step lessons illustrate JKD's two basic stances and demonstrate how to perform fundamental footwork, kicking, countering, and defensive moves. The most effective aspects of JKD are highlighted, as are some of its lesser-known tools and approaches. This invaluable manual is a must-have for JKD novices and trained experts alike.
About the Author
Tim Tackett is an experienced Jeet Kune Do practitioner and instructor. He teaches the famous Wednesday Night Group, which includes former students of Bruce Lee himself. He is the author of Hsing-I Kung-Fu, Jeet Kune Do, and Jeet Kune Do Kickboxing. He lives in Redlands, California.