Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way
By Jeet Kune Do
Edited by : John Little
ISBN: 0-8048-3132-7
A book about Bruce Lee's comments on the martial way, his own thoughts and beliefs of the martial way. How the martial way should be a philosophy of life. That martial arts should not be looked upon as a weapon but a self defense system that you do not use to harm others but to control everyday life in a timely and gentle manner. Well written and edited by both Bruce Lee, and his best friend John Little. A great read if you're a martial artist and beautiful insights into the thinking mechanisms of a great martial artist, and legend.
The book also gives detailed explanations and maneuvers of the self-made martial art called Jeet Kune Do, as invented by Bruce Lee himself. It has great diagrams on each movement and kata, and goes into complex details of the martial art Bruce Lee invented as a gentler alternative to the more aggressive arts. Bruce Lee himself takes the reader step by step through the art of Jeet Kune Do, he talks about the art of striking power to balance, and even the pros and cons of certain martial art movements. He describes in beautiful language about katas, forms and how martial arts is a philosophy and not just a fighting system. He also takes the reader through his own thoughts about life in general and his own experiences with the martial way, it is a wonderful insight into a genius mind, and a view of the more gentler side of the legend known as Bruce Lee!
Quote: "Martial art has a very, very deep meaning as far as my life is concerned because, as an actor, as a martial artist, as a human being, all these I have learned from martial art." - Bruce Lee
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