Bruce Lee

 
 

Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee Paperback from Ohara Publications, Inc. ISBN: 0897500482 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. To watch Bruce Lee on film is an amazing experience. Those who have read Tao of Jeet Kune Do, however, know that Lee's prose can also be exhilarating. This praiseworthy and enduring bestseller (mainly written over six months when Lee was bedridden with back problems) compiles philisophical aphorisms, explanations on technique, and sketches by the master himself.

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition by Bruce Lee, M. Uyehara Hardcover from Black Belt Communications ISBN: 0897501705 Vividly illustrating the techniques of a legendary innovator, this definitive examination explains how to survive attacks on the street, increase training awareness, and develop body movements. Originally compiled as a four-volume series, this revised edition breathes new life into a classic work with digitally-enhanced photography of jeet kune do founder Bruce Lee in his prime, a new chapter by former Lee student Ted Wong, and an introduction by Shannon Lee. This renowned compendium once again reclaims its place as an integral part of the Lee canon and a necessary addition for collectors and martial arts enthusiasts alike.

The Art of Expressing the Human Body by Bruce Lee, John Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 0804831297 Beyond his martial arts and acting abilities, Bruce Lee's physical appearance and strength were truly astounding. He achieved this through an intensive and ever-evolving conditioning regime that is being revealed for the first time in this book. Drawing on Lee's own notes, letters, diaries and training logs, bodybuilding expert John Little presents the full extent of Lee's unique training methods including nutrition, aerobics, isometrics, stretching and weight training.

Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living (Bruce Lee Library) by Bruce Lee, John Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 0804834717 Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living is an unparalleled volume of Lee's own writings on the wisdom that he used to shape his extraordinary life. Editor John Little, in the tradition of Tuttle's other Bruce Lee Library titles, uses his unprecedented access to Lee's writings to cull the words of the legendary martial artist, actor, and philosopher into this soulful, personal collection.Striking Thoughts is a diverse record of the thoughts and observations that Bruce Lee put on paper in his lifelong quest for self knowledge. A voracious reader, Lee's personal thoughts on life are a unique blend of traditional eastern traditions and modern western ideals. John Little distills the essence of Lee's writings on all aspects of life, including Existence, Achievement, Art, and Personal Liberation. Consider some of Lee's elegant thoughts.

The Warrior Within : The Philosophies of Bruce Lee by John Little Paperback from McGraw-Hill ISBN: 0809231948 During his lifetime, legendary martial artist Bruce Lee formulated a complex personal philosophy--a synthesis of Eastern and Western ideals--that extolled the virtues of knowledge and total mastery of one's self. However, most of his philosophical writings could be found only within the personal library of the Bruce Lee estate--until now. The Warrior Within is the most comprehensive volume of these teachings, meant to help you apply Lee's philosophies to your own life. This unique guide reveals such life-affirming secrets as:  Seeing the totality of life and putting things into perspective Understanding the concept of Yin and Yang Defeating adversity by adapting to circumstances Tapping into inner spiritual forces to help shape the future With a foreword by Linda Lee Cadwell and photographs and other memorabilia from Bruce Lee's short but celebrated life, The Warrior Within is an engrossing and easy-to-understand guide to the little-explored world of Bruce Lee. John Little has been identified as "one of the foremost authorities on Bruce Lee in the world" by Black Belt magazine. He edited a three-volume series for the Bruce Lee estate and has written articles for several publications, including Men's Fitness, Official Karate, and Inside Kung Fu.

Bruce Lee - Wisdom for the Way by Bruce Lee Hardcover from Black Belt Communications ISBN: 0897501853 Summing up the philosophies of the greatest modern martial artist of all time, this compilation includes a variety of proverbs coined by Bruce Lee himself. Touching on martial arts, the universe, and life in general, this collection defines the concepts behind both a warrior and a martial artist. Ideal for fans and philosophers alike, this compendium is an attractive, elegant, and compact guide to the insight of a legend.

Letters of the Dragon (Bruce Lee Library) by Bruce Lee, John Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 0804831114 Beginning with Bruce Lee's high school years in Hong Kong, this collection of correspondence offers readers an intimate glimpse into the life of Lee as artist, husband, father, and friend. 60 illustrations.

Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way (Bruce Lee Library) by Bruce Lee, John Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 0804831327 Based on never before published material by Bruce Lee, this volume is edited by John Little. This landmark book serves as a complete presentation of Bruce Lee's art of jeet kune do. The development of his unique martial art form, its principles, core techniques and lesson plans are presented here in Lee's own words. Jeet Kune Do also features illustrative sketches and his remarkable treatise on the nature of combat, success through martial arts, and the importance of positive mental attitude in training. It includes a series of ôQuestions Every Martial Artist Must Ask Himself.ö

Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self-Defense Revised and Updated by Bruce Lee Paperback from Black Belt Communications ISBN: 0897501128 Originally published in 1963, this book includes personal testimonies regarding the author and his art from James Y Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and jujutsu icon Wally Jay. Through hand-drawn diagrams and captioned photo sequences, Lee's text comes to life as he demonstrates a variety of training exercises and fighting techniques. Topics include basic gung fu stances, waist training, leg training, and the theory of yin and yang.

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 2 by Bruce Lee Paperback from Black Belt Communications ISBN: 0897500512  Reveals how the iconic warrior attained his legendary speed, power, and footwork. Included are practical, effective stretches for increasing flexibility, abdominal exercises that can be performed anywhere, and hard-hitting advice on running, biking, skipping rope, and shadowboxing. More than just a fitness guide, this must-have manual also delves into the fundamental aspects of Bruce Lee's revolutionary combat philosophy, jeet kune do, including how to strengthen your fists with iron-palm training, get the most out of your punches and kicks, camouflage your attacks, develop the footwork to evade almost any blow, cover distance rapidly, escape from a tight corner, conserve energy for countering, build muscles without sacrificing speed, fix flaws in your stance, and improve your peripheral vision, leverage, and timing.

 
 

Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee Paperback from Ohara Publications 1993

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 1: Self-Defense Techniques by Bruce Lee, Mitoshi Uyehara Paperback from Ohara Publications 1978

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 3: Skill in Techniques by Bruce Lee, Mitoshi Uyehara, Mike Plane Paperback from Ohara Publications 1977

The Art of Expressing the Human Body, Volume 4 (Bruce Lee Library) by Bruce Lee, John R. Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 4: Advanced Techniques by Bruce Lee Paperback from Ohara Publications 1977

The World's Greatest Fighter Teaches You: How to Master Bruce Lee's Fighting System by Joe Lewis Paperback from Seconds Out Inc

Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way (The Brue Lee Library, Vol 3) by Bruce Lee, John Little, John R. Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing

Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living by Bruce Lee, John Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing

Bruce Lee: Fighting Spirit a Biography by Bruce Thomas Paperback from Frog Ltd. 1994

The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Arts (Bruce Lee Library, Vol 2) by Bruce Lee, John Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing

Bruce Lee: Artist of Life (Bruce Lee Library) by Bruce Lee, John R. Little Hardcover from Tuttle Publishing

The Bruce Lee Story by Linda Lee, Mike Lee, Jack Vaughn Paperback from Ohara Publications 1989

Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self Defense by Bruce Lee Paperback from Ohara Publications 1988

The Tao of Bruce Lee by Davis Miller Paperback from Vintage Books

Words of the Dragon: Interviews 1958-1973 (Bruce Lee Library, Vol 1) by Bruce Lee, John Little, John R. Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing

Letters of the Dragon: An Anthology of Bruce Lee's Correspondence With Family, Friends, and Fans 1958-1973 (Bruce Lee Library, Vol 5) by Bruce Lee, John R. Little Paperback from Tuttle Publishing

 
 
 
 

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