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useful and informative book offers a detailed overview of
Jeet Kune Do practice while explaining the specific
moves readers will need to perfect their techniques.
As a foundation, the book recalls the origination
of Jeet Kune Do - the philosophy, history, and different
styles of the martial art. This gives readers an important
reference point on how the practice evolved. From there, the
book explains 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 are all well represented and defined.
Building upon this solid groundwork, the book
informs readers of 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.
Fighting instructions include the tactical considerations
of Jeet Kune Do practice such as defenses, counterattacks,
and sparring.
The book concludes with a comprehensive list
of resources to help students further develop their knowledge
of and training in Jeet Kune Do. Through compact
and easy-to-read, this book gives readers everything they'll
need to start their practice of this important fighting art.
All Customer Reviews
4 out of 5 - August 14, 2004
I have trained in Jeet Kune Do for some time
now yet I still avidly read and learn from books from all
skill levels. This book covers the basics of method of attack
with combinations, basic trapping and much more.
I would say that book is a good representation
of the key skills in JKD yet at certain points in the book
I don't like the way that the author explains things like
PIA. I believe he tries to be a little too exhaustive at times
when attempting to explain. This isn't necessarily a bad thing
but at certain times I found myself thinking that it didn't
make sense.
It's not the most easy to read JKD book for
beginners but nevertheless it deservedly acquires a space
in my martial art library, You should buy this book.
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