Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee
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Book Reviews of Tao of Jeet Kune Do
Book Review: From the Co-Author of "Attack Proof"
Summary: 5 Stars
Beyond being a "Bruce Lee" fan as the co-author of Attack Proof: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Protection, having studied and taught Martial Arts for a number of years. Both in the military and to members of law enforcement such as the NYPD and Yonkers PD, I can tell you that there are an extremely "rare" number of books which I would regard with any measure of credibility. Over the years I've accumulated a sizable number of books on the martial arts I can attest that most books, which attempt to discuss the more philosophical dimensions of the martial arts are worthless at best! The success of this ground breaking book shattered long standing paradigms about the martial arts, martial arts training and the importance of a functional wholistic martial arts system rather than one which narrowly focuses on a single or specific aspect to fighting. In fact much of the success of "Attack Proof" and similar books on fighting could be attributed to the barriers that were shattered with the release of the Tao of Jeet Kune Do. I highly recommend this book for those wishing to begin their journey on the martial way!Book Review: One of the best
Summary: 5 Stars
I had the opportunity to see Bruce Lee in action at an East Coast karate tournament in 1969. He wasn't competing but was there as a celebrity guest. I stood with others at the back of the tournament hall and listened in awe as he talked about having just finished filming Marlow and his plans to leave soon for Hong Kong to begin filming a movie.
Later, I watched him warm-up a great tournament fighter named Luis Delgado. Lee's speed was absolutely incredible. His backfist was nearly imperceptible and his footwork for closing the gap was a blur.
What a loss to the martial arts world that he left us so soon. But we still have this book of his notes. It a wonderful bible, if you will, that will make any martial artist look at his own training to see how some of Lee's ideas can fit.
There will always be the Jackie Chans and Jet Lis who will come along and dazzle us with their screen antics. But Bruce Lee was a seeker of knowledge, a true master of the fighting arts and philosophy. Some of it is in this wonderful book.
As an author of 13 books on the martial arts, I highly recommend this book for every MA library.
Book Review: The essence of an era called Bruce Lee...
Summary: 5 Stars
I came into this world many years later since Lee had closed his eyes upon it. I can only imagine the loss it must have been to the world to Martial Arts. But, he never left in spirit. An essence of his philosophy and his approach to martial arts still lives through his followers and this book. I learnt Aikido for 5 years, but found it not very handy when it came to tackling an opponent in the street. That's when someone recommended Lee to me. JKD is much faster and more practical (make no mistake, I still worship Aikido from bottom of my heart...JKD is only a natural next step in the route I took for my education in Martial Arts) when it comes to handling a situation in the street. But this book is not a step-by-step guide to beat someone black and blue. It's Lee's philosophy, his approach to martial arts (which is called Jeet Kun Do) - a way of life, from Lee's perspective.
I am only qualified to speak so much, but definitely recommend this book for everyone who wishes to understand Lee's apparoach to Martial Arts and, in turn, benifit from it to develop his or her own perspective.
Book Review: great book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent book if you are interested in a no nonsense approach to the combative arts. I would like to point out that sometime after writing the notes that make up this fine book bruce changed to a western boxing style stance. He was ever changing and who knows what he would be doing today. he gets into the mechanics of the techniques. if you are versed in any other style or system you will probably see some of it in this book. Jeet kune do is a conglomeration of what works from many styles using the good throwing out the ineffective and exploiting weaknesses of each style. there are STRONG similarities to BANDO. anyone into BANDO will love this book. i would like to recommend any books by DR. Gyi and Bob Maxwell on the subject of BANDO. Been a While since i read TAO. so i'd like to read it again and do another review but as someone whos been studying combative arts for many years and BANDO for a few of those let me say that in my humble opinion this is essential reading and a must have for your martial arts library regardless of what style or system you're interested in.Book Review: great book
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent book if you are interested in a no nonsense approach to the combative arts. I would like to point out that sometime after writing the notes that make up this fine book bruce changed to a western boxing style stance. He was ever changing and who knows what he would be doing today. he gets into the mechanics of the techniques. if you are versed in any other style or system you will probably see some of it in this book. Jeet kune do is a conglomeration of what works from many styles using the good throwing out the ineffective and exploiting weaknesses of each style. there are STRONG similarities to BANDO. anyone into BANDO will love this book. i would like to recommend any books by DR. Gyi and Bob Maxwell on the subject of BANDO. Been a While since i read TAO. so i'd like to read it again and do another review but as someone whos been studying combative arts for many years and BANDO for a few of those let me say that in my humble opinion this is essential reading and a must have for your martial arts library regardless of what style or system you're interested in.