Jeet Kune

I have been studying and practicing the art of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) and the martial arts for close to two decades. I have researched, read and viewed numerous periodicals, books and videos on the martial arts, combat and fighting.

I have to honestly say, the "Tao of Jeet Kune Do" is one the most in-depth books ever written on the subject.

The "Tao of Jeet Kune Do" is Bruce Lee's analysis of fighting and philosophy through his study of martial arts. It is a compilation of his thoughts and ideas of fighting skills and life.

He began working on the "Tao of Jeet Kune Do" when he was confined to a bed for six months due to a back injury he received while lifting weights.

He never finished and published the book because of his focus on moviemaking.

After his death, a man named Gilbert Johnson, who attended classes at Dan Inosanto's (former Bruce Lee student) Academy, had the task of organizing Bruce's writings, drawings and diagrams into book form.

It should be noted, that the "Tao of Jeet Kune Do" is not meant to be a how-to manual. It is merely a guide and insight into Lee's art of Jeet Kune Do and his way of thinking.

The book contains a wealth of information that can help you gain an understanding of Jeet Kune Do, as well as Bruce Lee, the person.

The book is broken down into different areas:

• Philosophical make up of JKD
• An explanation of the JKD fighting stance, the how and why
• The importance and power principles of using the lead side weapons
• Lee's examination and analysis of grappling arts such as Judo, Jujitsu and wrestling
• The significance of mobility (footwork, evasiveness, distance, awareness and timing)
• The correlation of western boxing and fencing to empty-handed combat
• The cultivation of the attributes and qualities that are necessary to become a good fighter

Each of these areas is loaded with information that would be helpful to anyone, whether they are a beginner or seasoned martial artist, regardless of style.

The "Tao of Jeet Kune Do" also contains the philisophical aspects of his art which are derived from Lao Tzu, Miyamoto Musashi, Krishnamurti, Sun Tzu and Takuan Soho. The book can be also be used as a personal guide for self improvement due to its deep philosophical tenents.

In my opinion, the Tao is one of the best references for empty-handed fighting.

Just remember, use it for what it is, a reference and guide. For nothing beats learning the art of JKD from a teacher who has lineage to its founder.

If you don't already own a copy of it I urge you to pick one up, again, regardless of style or fighting method this book is a useful tool for anyone who is serious about self defense and martial arts training.

A George Ilyadis Article Copyrighted 2010

Mr. Ilyadis has over 18 years of martial arts training and comes from a family of life-long martial artist. He is certified in JKD under Jerry Poteet, a first-generation student of Bruce Lee and certified under second generation student Sifu Lamar Davis II in Jun Fan/ Jeet Kune Do as a full instructor. The Martial Arts and Philosophy of Jeet Kune Do has had a great impact on my life - I've lost over 100 lbs, gained an unshakable level of self confidence, the ability to defend myself and the discipline to enhance my level health and well being. My purpose is to give you the same benefits I've had in the martial arts"- George Ilyadis

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Jeet Kune Do $29.95 Teri Tom , the "top student" of Bruce Lee's protege Ted Wong, returns to the world of Jeet Kune Do with her new book, Jeet Kune Do: The Arsenal of Self-Expression . In a natural progression from her first work, The Straight Lead , Tom takes some of the basic mechanics and strategies covered in that book and applies them to the rest of the Jeet Kune Do repertoire, filling instructional gaps found between LeeÆs Fighting Method series and The Tao of Jeet Kune Do —which Lee never intended to be published as an instruction manual. Incorporating many details that Wong observed during his time with Bruce Lee, and also his own research into the how and why of Jeet Kune Do techniques, this excellent new book provides the information that connects the dots found in the Tao of Jeet Kune Do . Those small, nuanced movements—like footwork, feinting, weight transfer and the sequencing of those elements—and how they're used to transition from movement to movement will make all the difference in your practice of Jeet Kune Do.

Jeet Kune Do (Paperback) $40.26 Teri Tom, the "top student" of Bruce Lee`s protege Ted Wong, returns to the world of Jeet Kune Do with her new book, Jeet Kune Do: The Arsenal of Self-Expression. In a natural progression from her first work, The Straight Lead, Tom takes some of the basic mechanics and strategies covered in that book and applies them to the rest of the Jeet Kune Do repertoire, filling instructional gaps found between Lee&s Fighting Method series and The Tao of Jeet Kune Do-which Lee never intended to be published as an instruction manual.Incorporating many details that Wong observed during his time with Bruce Lee, and also his own research into the how and why of Jeet Kune Do techniques, this excellent new book provides the information that connects the dots found in the Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Those small, nuanced movements-like footwork, feinting, weight transfer and the sequencing of those elements-and how they`re used to transition from movement to movement will make all the difference in your practice of Jeet Kune Do.

Tao of Jeet Kune Do $13.99 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.

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Jeet Kune Do Basics $16.95 In Jeet Kune Do Basics , readers will learn:. * The origination of Jeet Kune Do—the philosophy, history, and different styles of the martial art. * How to choose a school—taking readers through their first class including the etiquette and dress requirements. * The basic elements of the style—stances, footwork, upper body and lower body techniques, and grappling. * The five ways of attack, including the single direct attack, the attack by combination, the progressive indirect attack, the attack by drawing, and the hand immobilization attack. * The tactical considerations of Jeet Kune Do practice including defenses, counterattacks, and sparring. * A comprehensive list of resources to help students further develop their knowledge of and training in Jeet Kune Do. The Martial Arts Basics series provides a complete introduction to the martial arts. All of the books in the series are meant to coach beginning students through their first six months of practice—and beyond. These books allow students to gain a complete understanding of the art form from the very beginning—helping them progress faster and with a clearer vision of purpose.

Jeet Kune Do: The Appalachian Way $22.57 AT LAST BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT Stanley Wayne The Possum Cox is bringing a hillbilly mastery to Bruce Lees martial art of Jeet Kune Do. In Jeet Kune Do: The Appalachian Way, you will learn about the inner game of Jeet Kune Do, including never before revealed secrets Youll also get enlightening interviews with Bruce Lee historian Robert Handy and original student Rusty Stevens This book is one of a kind Author: Cox, Stanley Wayne Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 108 Publication Date: 2007/06/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.22 inches

Chinatown Jeet Kune Do (DVD) $61.58 This instructional release offers tips on a variety of techniques involved in the martial art known as Jeet Kune Do. Viewers will learn stances, kicks, hand-traps, footwaor, and many other aspects.

Jeet Kune Do For Advanced Practitioner Volume 3 $18.78 Rated: NRSynopsis: Seek a deeper Jeet Kune Do experience with ''Jeet Kune Do For The Advanced Practitioner'', a dynamic new 3 DVD series from the experts at Black Belt Magazine! In ''Jeet Kune Do for the Advanced Practitioner - Volume 3: Trapping Hands'', Lamar M. Davis presents a curriculum designed for advanced Jeet Kune Do practitioners seeking deeper knowledge and understanding of the art's core principles. Topics include: the four kinds of traps, simple trapping, compound trapping, the four basic root traps, timing beats & half-beat insertions, trapping functionality and much more. Lamar M. Davis II has been practicing martial arts for more than 40 years; thirty-two of those years have been devoted exclusively to training in Bruce Lee's art of Jeet Kune Do, resulting in his certification as a full/senior instructor by five of Lee's original students. He is the founder and head instructor of Hardcore Jeet Kune Do, serves as the executive director/senior instructor of the Hardcore Jeet Kune Do Chinese Gung Fu Association, and is the co-founder of both the International Wing Chun//Jeet Kune Do Alliance and the Efficient Warrior Alliance. Special Features: Artist Biographies and Jeet Kune Do Terminology.

Jeet Kune Do For Advanced Practitioner 2 $18.78 Rated: NRSynopsis: Seek a deeper Jeet Kune Do experience with ''Jeet Kune Do For The Advanced Practitioner'', a dynamic new 3 DVD series from the experts at Black Belt Magazine! In ''Jeet Kune Do for the Advanced Practitioner - Volume 2: Energy and Sensitivity Training'', Lamar M. Davis presents a curriculum designed for advanced Jeet Kune Do practitioners seeking deeper knowledge and understanding of the art's core principles. Topics include: zero-pressure drill, cross-energy drill, harmonious spring drill, single/double-arm sticking hands, attacks and trapping, seong chi sao applications. Lamar M. Davis II has been practicing martial arts for more than 40 years; thirty-two of those years have been devoted exclusively to training in Bruce Lee's art of Jeet Kune Do, resulting in his certification as a full/senior instructor by five of Lee's original students. He is the founder and head instructor of Hardcore Jeet Kune Do, serves as the executive director/senior instructor of the Hardcore Jeet Kune Do Chinese Gung Fu Association, and is the co-founder of both the International Wing Chun/Jeet Kune Do Alliance and the Efficient Warrior Alliance. Special Features: Artist Biographies and Jeet Kune Do Terminology.

Jeet Kune Do By Carnell, Dave $30.54 Presents the structure of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) and provides readers with a foundation which can be used to apply the original principles of the art. Author: Carnell, Dave Subtitle: A Core Structure Training Manual Publication Date: 2008/10/10 Number of Pages: 160 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 6.50 Height: 9.25

Chinatown Jeet Kune Do (Paperback) $33.16 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.

Bayview BBM9709 Chinatown Jeet Kune Do $36.45 A unique Jeet Kune Do Learning Experience This DVD based on the celebrated book of the same name by Tim Tackett and Bob Bremer uses the medium of video to illustrate many of the abstract and concrete concepts from Bruce Lee s celebrated martial art. Tackett s curriculum includes Stances Footwork Hand Tools Kicking Tools Defenses Attacks HandTrapping Tools and Specialized Tools and each chapter features onscreen cues for viewers to consult specific sections of the Chinatown Jeet Kune Do book for conceptual elaboration and more information making this a valuable learning tool for instructors and students alike Special features include demonstrations of sparring drills onscreen introductions by the featured instructors and a special behindthescenes preview of Tackett s upcoming book Chinatown Jeet Kune Do Volume 2. Rating: NR

Tao of Jeet Kune Do (Paperback) $28.49 Compiled from Bruce Lee’s 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 Lee’s own illustrations. With the collaboration of Lee’s 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 world’s greatest martial artists.

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Bayview BBM9849 Jeet Kune Do For The Advanced Practitioner Volume 2 Energy And Sensitivity Training $36.45 Seek a deeper Jeet Kune Do experience with Jeet Kune Do For The Advanced Practitioner a dynamic new 3 DVD series from the experts at Black Belt Magazine In Jeet Kune Do for the Advanced Practitioner Volume 2: Energy and Sensitivity Training Lamar M. Davis presents a curriculum designed for advanced Jeet Kune Do practitioners seeking deeper knowledge and understanding of the art s core principles. Topics include: zeropressure drill crossenergy drill harmonious spring drill single/doublearm sticking hands attacks and trapping seong chi sao applications. Lamar M. Davis II has been practicing martial arts for more than 40 years; thirtytwo of those years have been devoted exclusively to training in Bruce Lee s art of Jeet Kune Do resulting in his certification as a full/senior instructor by five of Lee s original students. He is the founder and head instructor of Hardcore Jeet Kune Do serves as the executive director/senior instructor of the Hardcore Jeet Kune Do Chinese Gung Fu Association and is the cofounder of both the International Wing Chun/Jeet Kune Do Alliance and the Efficient Warrior Alliance. Special Features: Artist Biographies and Jeet Kune Do Terminology. Rating: NR

Bayview BBM9859 Jeet Kune Do For The Advanced Practitioner Volume 3 Trapping Hands $36.45 Seek a deeper Jeet Kune Do experience with Jeet Kune Do For The Advanced Practitioner a dynamic new 3 DVD series from the experts at Black Belt Magazine In Jeet Kune Do for the Advanced Practitioner Volume 3: Trapping Hands Lamar M. Davis presents a curriculum designed for advanced Jeet Kune Do practitioners seeking deeper knowledge and understanding of the art s core principles. Topics include: the four kinds of traps simple trapping compound trapping the four basic root traps timing beats halfbeat insertions trapping functionality and much more. Lamar M. Davis II has been practicing martial arts for more than 40 years; thirtytwo of those years have been devoted exclusively to training in Bruce Lee s art of Jeet Kune Do resulting in his certification as a full/senior instructor by five of Lee s original students. He is the founder and head instructor of Hardcore Jeet Kune Do serves as the executive director/senior instructor of the Hardcore Jeet Kune Do Chinese Gung Fu Association and is the cofounder of both the International Wing Chun/Jeet Kune Do Alliance and the Efficient Warrior Alliance. Special Features: Artist Biographies and Jeet Kune Do Terminology. Rating: NR

Jeet Kune Do for the Advanced Practitioner, Vol. 1: Attack and Defense - $24.99 This informative program hosted by martial arts expert Lamar M. Davis II offers a complete advanced lesson on the self-defense practice of Jeet Kune Do, focusing on issues of attack and defense, with segments on mobility, rotation striking, kicking structure, close-range striking, and more. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi

Jeet Kune Do for the Advanced Practitioner, Vol. 3: Trapping Hands - $24.99 This informative program hosted by martial arts expert Lamar M. Davis II offers a complete advanced lesson on the self-defense practice of Jeet Kune Do, with segments on simple, compound, and root trapping, as well as half-beat insertions, and more. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi

Jeet Kune Do for the Advanced Practitioner, Vol. 2: Energy and Sensitivity Training - $24.99 This informative program hosted by martial arts expert Lamar M. Davis II offers a complete advanced lesson on the self-defense practice of Jeet Kune Do, focusing on issues of attack and defense, with segments on zero-pressure drills, cross-energy-drills, seong chi sao applications, and more. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi

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Bayview BBM9839 Jeet Kune Do For The Advanced Practitioner Volume 1 Attack And Defense $36.45 Seek a deeper Jeet Kune Do experience with Jeet Kune Do for the Advanced Practitioner a dynamic new 3 DVD series from the experts at Black Belt Magazine In Jeet Kune Do for the Advanced Practitioner Volume 1: Attack and Defense instructor Lamar M. Davis presents a curriculum designed for advanced Jeet Kune Do practitioners seeking deeper knowledge and understanding of the art s core principles. Topics include: mobility centerline preservation attack lines / zones primary vs. secondary targets hand tools rotation striking kicking structure closerange striking interception closing the gap the straight blast the four corners simultaneous defense and attack five ways of attack. Lamar M. Davis II has been practicing martial arts for more than 40 years; thirtytwo of those years have been devoted exclusively to training in Bruce Lee s art of Jeet Kune Do resulting in his certification as a full/senior instructor by five of Lee s original students. He is the founder and head instructor of Hardcore Jeet Kune Do serves as the executive director/senior instructor of the Hardcore Jeet Kune Do Chinese Gung Fu Association and is the cofounder of both the International Wing Chun/Jeet Kune Do Alliance and the Efficient Warrior Alliance. Special Features: Artist Biographies and Jeet Kune Do Terminology. Rating: NR

Richard Bustillo IMB Filipino Kali Jeet Kune Do Academy DVD 4 Trapping Hands $15.99 Brand new, never opened. 100% guaranteed! Shrink wrapped. Noted Martial Arts Master, Richard Bustillo shares some of his 30+ years of experience in this first instructional DVD series from his IMB Academy of Fitness & Sport. In volume 4 he instructs on the extremely effective Jeet Kune Do techniques of trapping hands. Areas covered include: warm-ups, conditioning drills, offensive & defensive arm and leg techniques and various fighting techniques. Guro Bustillo is best known as one of the highest ranking Jeet Kune Do instructors and personal student of the late Bruce Lee. He is the director of the world renown IMB (International Martial Arts & Boxing) Academy. DVD format. Type: DVD

Jeet Kune Do Basics By Cheng, David $22.1 Author: Cheng, David Publication Date: 2004/07/15 Number of Pages: 191 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 6.50 Height: 9.50

Jeet Kune Do By Tom, Teri (FRW) $32.07 Author: Tom, Teri (FRW) Subtitle: The Arsenal of SelfExpression Publication Date: 2009/10/10 Number of Pages: 224 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 8.50 Height: 10.75

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