Product Description

Compiled from Bruce Lee's notes and essays and originally published in 1975, "Tao of Jeet Kune Do" is the best-selling martial arts book in the world. This iconic work explains the science and philosophy behind jeet kune do - the art Lee invented - and includes hundreds of Lee's illustrations. Topics include Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. With introductions by Linda Lee and editor Gilbert Johnson, "Tao of Jeet Kune Do" is essential reading for any practitioner and offers a brief glimpse into the mind of one of the world's greatest martial artists.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2148 in Books
• Published on: 1975-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

The book that changed Martial Arts.
This book is a collection of aphorisms, fighting know-how and philosophical insights that was compiled after Bruce Lee's untimely death in 1973, from work towards a book he was never to finish.

Considering the fact that it was not fully completed, it is remarkably coherent, and organised into sections covering literally every single area of combat. It is not specifically a book about Kung Fu - it contains grappling techniques from Judo and Ju-Jitsu, along with a great many techniques taken from western Boxing.

For the experienced martial artist, it will provide many dynamic and helpful points, and for the beginner, it will help to illustrate the enormous depth and fascination that the subject holds for so many people. For both beginner and expert alike, it will bring a clearer understanding of what Bruce Lee empasised in his martial art, what he calls Jeet Kune Do: the fluid reality of physical violence. Because of this, it is a revolutionary book, and because of this, simply to read it will make you a better martial artist, even only if it leaves you feeling humbled at the depth of Lee's intuition and brilliance, and inspires you to work harder.

Regardless of the martial style of the individual reader, this book is a work of unremitting genius. Buy it. Read it. Understand.

An incredible collection of philosophies and guidance.....
Tao of Jeet Kune Do is, in my opinion, the best martial arts book that has ever been written. This book is to be used as a guide on how to become a great martial artist. The first section of the book is a collection of various thoughts and philosophies the master wrote down which pertain to martial arts as a way of life. Then the book goes on into the qualities of Jeet Kune Do and guidelines on how to become a good fighter which includes excercise, quick seeing, plan of attack, and much, much more. If you read this book cover to cover it gives you the most information on how to fight than any other martial arts book I have ever read. It is a true masterpiece by a great master and I suggest this book for martial arts and Bruce Lee fans all over.

A Book To Express One's Self
I think that the Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee is what is written in the index it is not a learn to kung fu in 10 easy stages. It is a philosphical book and again as it says in the index it is the thoughts of one person. It also explains how to express yourself through the movement of martial art, as well as showing you exercises. It also helps you to improve all the areas of your martial art, by giving you examples of how inmprove balance, punching, and speed. It also explains through the philiosophy that you must empty your mind and "be like water", and also explains recommends that you use the techniques that can be landed successfully on an opponent and that anything ornamental is to be forgotten.