Lee Bruce's Book: Practical Manual of Jeet Kune Do Vol. 1

In this book, Bruce Lee gives his direct interpretation and authentic explanations of the martial art he created: Jeet Kune Do. Jeet Kune Do is the first martial art that is not based exclusively on tradition.

Despite having specific, distinctive techniques and basic fundamentals that Bruce Lee believed should be learned by all his students, it nevertheless represents for Bruce Lee an education in freedom, both in combat and in everyday life. And the lesson lies in the discovery that we are already free: we simply need the will to do what is necessary to realize it.

Bruce always emphasized the need to experiment with what he taught. Not, however, in the sense of testing oneself. Rather, Bruce required diligent practice of his teachings, not for hours or days, but for years. Continuous practice is required in things like the guard stance, mobility and footwork, the advanced punch, the cross, the hook, the fingertip jab, the side kick, the hook kick, and so on, until they become second nature to the practitioner. Enriched with numerous photographs, drawings, and Bruce Lee's personal notes, this book is a practical martial arts manual and an exciting journey of self-discovery, a path to personal development.

By reading it, you will learn the meaning and purpose of Jeet Kune Do, but also of life itself.

Bruce Lee

(San Francisco 1940 - Hong Kong 1973) in 1953, at the age of 13, he began practicing Wing Chun-style Kung Fu. He seemed so apt at this art that he abandoned his career as a dancer. From that moment, a new life began for the young Bruce. Throughout his life, Bruce not only studied martial arts but also learned various philosophical concepts from his master Yip Man, including the philosophy of Buddha, Confucius, Lao Tzu, and the founders of Taoism. In 1959, Bruce returned to San Francisco where he studied and began teaching Kung Fu. During this period, he won numerous tournaments and attracted the attention of many directors with his performances. In Los Angeles, Bruce Lee began his acting career, starring in the popular television series The Green Hornet, playing the role of Kato. During that period, Bruce also taught Kung Fu to many famous actors. He also began publishing his first books on his new art, "Jeet Kune Do." Until then, he had limited himself to writing down all his thoughts on martial arts, developing this new style. With his extensive knowledge, he was able to establish and improve many techniques he had previously learned. Bruce acted in 25 films and television series. In 1972, in one of his best Kung Fu films, Return of the Dragon, Bruce starred alongside Chuck Norris, Danny DeVito, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. On July 20, 1973, he died in Hong Kong: the cause remains a major mystery.