5 comments about Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way (Bruce Lee Library).

1. I see that a lot of reviewers that gave this book low ratings seem to think that you can learn martial arts from a book. I will give you this warning now, you can't and never will be able to learn a martial art from a book, but this is a good starting place for beginners to see some of the techniques and ideas put forward in Jeet Kune Do. If you're someone with martial training as I am you can learn a number of things from this book. Most martial arts that are taught today are for exercise, fun, or competition, rarely are they taught for safety or other more historical reasons. This book can help you get back to those roots of your art.
   
   I have studied various forms of martial arts for around ten years now and would consider this book an invaluable edition to my library, which is always growing and always changing and I still rank this book as one of the better ones in my collection. Inside you will find sections of philosophy and sections on technical work. The reason I gave this only four stars is that if you are not a martial artist or if you don't at least have some basic training, the technical section of the book is worthless and will do you no good. However, if you have practiced, you can learn a lot from the technical section of this book as Bruce goes over individual moves and how to use them to their best in a fight. He also explains how to close space between yourself and an opponent, how to mix up the rhythms of a fight, and how to make your attack and defense more effective.
   
   If you haven't studied martial arts then you will find some sections of this book to be quite interesting while others are utterly worthless. If you have, however, this is one of the better technical manuals that can be purchased that is also veined with the philosophies behind this physical and mental art. It is a wonderful resource and a useful tool for any martial artist.



2. I study Jeet Kune Do in Denver Colorado. My Sifu referred me to this book. I do wish the book had more diagrams of some of the techniques. Overall it is the geatest book on JKD. Of course it is,it was written by the man who created JKD.
   In one place in the book, Bruce Lee had written the pros and cons of different arts and what he liked about them technichly. This allows you to see how Lee was percieving martial arts and what he was looking for. You also get possible insight to where his art was going.
   Near the end of the book are Lee's training routines. He even writes how to teach a class. There is much more info in this book than the original. Just don't forget the same author wrote them both.
   Also don't forget to check out Bruce Lee's 4 volume Fighting methods to see how Lee trained.
   JKD Pupil



3. This is my favorite of the John Little/Bruce Lee series.
   
   If you are looking for real, honest-to-goodness Bruce Lee principles of JKD, then this is the book. Even though the book is organized into categories, I think the best way to study it is to take a random page (any page will do) and apply it to your martial study for a full practice session. Just the one page will be packed with ideas.
   
   And your martial arts will improve.
   
   Digest the book, one piece at a time, and you will improve every aspect of your martial arts ... speed, reaction time, attack and counterattack, rhythm and timing, and on and on.
   
   This really is a value-packed book.
   
   Remember, savor the advice and don't gloss over any of the writing. This "stuff" is important.
   
   --Keith Pascal, martial arts author



4. If you are not experienced in the Martial Arts this book may get a little confusing. But as Bruce Lee said when he was alive JKD is something no serious martial artists can ignore. As I was reading this book there was one thing going through my mind. "Just what is so new about MMA?"
   
   Sure sure techniques may have changed and while Bruce Lee was alive BJJ was nowhere to be found but Bruce Lee's idea and approach to fighting does make him as Danna White said the Godfather of MMA. In fact JKD might as well be called MMA. After all JKD is just a name so do not fuss over it. If you do not understand why I bought MMA into this review read this book and you will find that MMA started with one man, and Bruce Lee was that MAN!



5. This book is really quite interesting. It is very good. But it is almost entirely short quotes from Bruce Lee's notes. The editors have taken these quotes and organized them by topic and then organized those topics into chapters. And they did a very good job with this.
   
   But really, the book reads like a Twitter Feed. You could probably take this book in its entirety, and write it out, quote by quote, to twitter.
   
   What this means is there is no depth. You get Lee's thoughts on a topic, but no concrete examples or additional expository text. Like reading The Book of Five Rings and trying to think about how it applies to your life.
   
   I like that, and enjoy it. But I wanted to write this review so other people would know what to expect. There are other books that explain JKD much better by using Lee's quotes, and then adding additional exposition to further explain what the quote means. This book is more a philosophy book than a martial arts book.

2 comments about Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey.

1. this was exactly want i wanted and was pleased with its condition--will use the link again



2. This book did not live up to expectations. It seemed like half the text was silly metaphors that were completely unnecessary and were inserted to hit a mandatory word count. In addition, I found several occasions when the review questions could not be answered from the text in the corresponding chapter or section. The CD also contained a number of errors, to the point where I gave up using it.

1 comments about Monkey - Journey to the West.

1. I really loved this book, it passed the time really fast and I liked the book so much I finished it in only 10 hours.

5 comments about The Warrior Within : The Philosophies of Bruce Lee.

1. If you're searching for an easy to understand view on Philosophy,
   and a guide to finding the answers to life's questions, this book is a good place to start.
   This will not Give you the answers, but it Will give you, a Clue as how to find the answers within yourself.
   If you think Bruce Lee was just a Master of Martial Arts, you'll be surpised to find that this versitile man was also a Master Philosopher, and highly sought after teacher.
   Years spent in deep thought, and training of body and mind, gave Bruce a great insight into all the things that make up our lives.
   If you're searching, and you have an open mind, this book will speak to you, and help you find the light within yourself.



2. I haven't gotten much into this book yet already it is very interesting to me to learn how the master of all times thought and felt for his passion of the martial arts.
   Such and inspiring person.



3. This books shows why Bruce Lee deserves the title "The Greatest Martial Artists Ever" in addition to his great physical attributes Bruce Lee was a thinker an innovator someone who took the idea of martial arts and turned it not just into a devastating form of fighting aka JKD but a whole way of life. It makes me smile when I read articles about MMA being born in the 80's and the revolutionary training methods of MMA fighters today. When there was a man 30+ years ago who lived the life of a true master of MMA.



4. I own quite a few Bruce lee books and Dan Inosanto books. This book was pretty cool but honestly it wasn't anything I didn't already know from reading the others, a lot of it was common sense. Most of what I read was about being a good person and not letting others get to you, stick to your goals, etc etc.I don't really feel its worth the money to me but I could see the benefit others might have buying it. I'd recommend just buying "The Tao of Jeet kune do", its much more detailed in the martial arts area/philosophy which I think is what most people are interested in when they think of Bruce lee.



5. Have not had a chance to read all of this book,but what I have read has been really good...Just what I was hoping it would be...Motivating and Inspirational!

5 comments about Acid Dreams: The Complete Social History of LSD: The CIA, the Sixties, and Beyond.

1. If you're a person who has taken psychedelics and/or entheogens and you find yourself no longer fitting in with the status quo, more than likely dropping out of school and seriously pondering the life of a wandering penniless nomad, or are perhaps already well into that life, then read this book as it just might save your life. If you want the truth on a topic you absolutely must look at it from all viewpoints. This book does that and it delivers truth in an amazing fashion. Hippies tuned out and dropped out, but then what? I wonder if some of them ever sat there looking around in a daze and in poverty and wondered to themselves, "I've been totally destroyed, I'm holding a sign and begging for coin just so I can get something off of the dollar menu at McDonald's. Could it be that this whole 'movement towards enlightenment' was actually a well-engineered plan to demoralize us all into the oblivion?" Unless hippies are ingenius and/or have very rich parents who care about them, they will wind up in the grave or in prison. And they wont be hippies for very long in either of those places. Also, in their so-called "Sexual freedom" or the consequences thereof, I shudder to think of how many crack babies were blown out of their every hippy orifice after a night of "free love" and children who are now illiterate and illegitemit bastard children in group homes or juvenile hall, wondering why their parents would lay eggs without first building a solid nest. That's nothing, these are just my own musings on what becomes of the hippy movt, but this book documents all kinds of facts that will seriously change your mind about what the 60s actually were.



2. Anyone who is at all interested in LSD, on whatever level, should have a copy of this book. Fascinating, well-written and very informative. 5 dark stars. Mind Bomb



3. I lost a friends version of this book when I was reading it on the plane and had to replace it. This one came quick and in amazing condition!!! Thanks



4. At first glance at the title, one might mistakenly think this just another, "Dope" book. That is far from the case. The subjects of LSD and its proliferation, are well covered, but there is much more here. As the subtitle says, it is a, "Complete Social History of LSD, The CIA, the Sixties, and Beyond". Smartly written, you will find this highly readable book a real page turner. The authors have done a fine job, and because the raft of information is presented succinctly and to the point, much ground is covered. This book has wide appeal, as it explores important, little-known areas in history that span the better part of the 20th Century, and that unfolds between its pages at times, like a crime thriller. Although not written in textbook style, educators would do well to give this book a look, and anyone with an interest in the history of the counterculture, LSD, and covert operations of the CIA and their international counterparts, will find this book and eye opener. Highly recommended!



5. Very interesting. If you lived in the 1960's you'll appreciate the insight. If you didn't live through the 1960's, you'll get a very good idea of what went down.

5 comments about Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living (Bruce Lee Library).

1. An amazing little book that reveals much of Lee's oriental and occidental philosophical roots as well as his own original thinking on a wide range of topics. To me, the book seemed to represent Lee writing for his children's benefit, in that it has the flavor of a book a father might want to leave behind for his son. That style proves an excellent vehicle for Lee's consistently thought-provoking maxims and tightly written guidance for self-improvement. This isn't about martial arts, but about the art of life. I truly think this book was worth the money and that I'll find myself returning to it, especially since Lee efficiently organized his "Thoughts" into useful groupings, such as Adversity, Adaptability, Motivation, Goals, Faith, Love, Freedom, Marriage, and so on. A great book to spur some serious reflection, but also a tool for discovering your individual path to superior living. So good, I purchased a second copy for my daughter.



2. Bruce was incredibly wise beyond his time and years. This is worth reading for anyone. Go through with a piece of paper next to you and write down the pieces that resonate with you. I have a feeling that when i do this again in a few years many different pieces will resonate with me.



3. I bought this book from the bookstore, after reading about all the positive reviews. I have a growing collection of martial arts books, and I thought that this book would be a great addition. And it is! I don't regret buying this book, because it makes you think about life more than ever before. Bruce Lee is great at inspiring and changing lives, he sure changed mine I can tell you that.



4. great book that can help you get through any day...bruce lee shows you the way.....this book is for anybody from warrior to worker....this book challenges your human nature....accept the challenge!!!!!!



5. I purchased this book to supplement my MA library in the hope that whenever I'm stuck in a mental rut, bored or lacking motivation, Bruce Lee's words would help to illuminate the (possible) cause of the impasse and show me the way back to my own center.
   
   This book covers a number of different areas of life and awareness and if you were to breeze through it in a store, you may be tempted to blow it off as a collection of 'fortune cookie' answers to questions you haven't bothered to ask yourself. I felt this way when I skimmed through it in a local store. Still mildly interested, I thought about what I had read and returned to Amazon to read the available excerpts and then ordered this book. In the week that passed, I had unearthed some issues that were inhibiting my training both in and out of the dojo and was at a loss for a complete solution. Thanks to Bruce Lee's insights, I saw these knots from a different perspective -sometimes slightly different, sometimes in glaring contrast to what I had wrongly assumed is more or less true at all times -the latter being an indicator of a stale mind and spirit.
   
   Budo (whatever form or style) is a means to train the body to respond efficiently and economically. What is often forgotten is that in the beginning (of training), we pay a great deal of attention to the manner in which our mind, thoughts, feelings and body respond -singularly and/or as a whole. As skill improves, this awareness and interest wanes in favor of attention to being as good as or better than our peers -as a result, the wholeness experienced in the early days of training takes a backseat and due to neglect, creates that nagging sense that 'something ain't right'. That 'something' is malnutrition and poor diet -a condition of the mind and spirit as well as the body.
   
   In the 30 minute bus ride to my dojo, reading Bruce Lee's view on Pre-conditioning of the individual by society -at present and throughout history -along with a couple of statements on attention and awareness -filled in the gaps and corrected errors in my own thought processes. Once in the dojo (and during quiet time before training), I decided to apply what I had read. The brain fog cleared quickly and training became a 'whole' experience again. This alone is worth more than the cost of the book.
   
   While the entries are brief, the effect is like eating a power bar - just enough when you need it. The contents are arranged according to areas addressed and the viewpoints are short and to the point.
   
   To make a short story long ("too late", I know), this is a good book to have around -especially when you need a 'thought for the day' and a great supplement toward a well rounded MA library in order to continue as a whole person on the complex path of budo.

1 comments about Houghton Mifflin Math Grade 5.

1. Said it was used but arrived looking brand new. Fast shipping. Would buy from them again!

5 comments about The Art of Expressing the Human Body.

1. This book had more than I imagined. I have the Tao of Jeet Kune Do, and while that book covers the philosophy of Lee's fighting method, this book goes into detail about how he actually trained his body. This book breaks it down, body group by body group, as well as insight on his training methods, his progressions, and his nutrition.
   
   It's easy, with this book, to not only follow his regimen to a T (good luck with that. Lee trained 4-7 hours a day), but you can add portions of his workouts into your own. One of my favorite parts is that he began every day with stretching. It's a great way to begin each day with a sense of calm and a primer for your body. It's a fun habit to add to your daily fitness routine.
   
   You wanna be the best, you gotta train like the best. And this book is the ultimate breakdown. If you're a Lee fan, this book is a must-have. The insight you gain into his daily life, his motivation, and his dedication is amazing.



2. I started to by this one to complete the series,not because it was good work. This one is at best an attempt by Little to fill the pages with typical fitness info since material on Bruce's bodybuilding was limited. Example.
   Bruce had an exercise called the flag where he laid flat on a bench, grabbed the support bars, and elevated his torso in mid-air at a 45 degree angle and held it. You dont see much on this because its difficult. I was hopiing this work captured that move. Nothing. Bruce modified much of the basic stuff in this book so you can hardly say this is what he was actually doing. Just like he modified wing chun, boxing, and fencing for the nucleus of Jeet Kune Do.These described exercises in the weight room are typical of any good fitness manual.The photos of Bruce's definition are good but they are being exploited in this work pass off the mundane fitness stuff you can find anywhere. There are other books that focus better on exactly what the Lee workout consisted of. Pass on this one. If you like the pictures though, get it.Also, I wrote a letter to little about that missing exercise. He didnt answer.



3. Bruce Lee dominates everyone.
   John Little is a good author.
   Amazon is a good vendor.



4. I just received my copy of Bruce Lee's "The Art of Expressing the Human Body". Feeling that too emphasis and involvement in weight training without a clearly defined path would do more harm than good, I purchased this book in order to have a reference for an effective and organized approach toward conditioning for martial arts applications and overall health benefits.
   
   Like many others, I have admired Bruce Lee for his philosophies, dedication, skill, speed and overall physical condition which is in my opinion perfection -if not a damn good second. In my youth, his role as "Kato" in the Green Hornet TV series inspired me to become more acquainted and knowledgeable of eastern thought, culture and later, martial arts -a major turning point for a young man on the threshold of adolescence and in need of quality role models and `heroes' -likewise with David Carradine and his performance in "Kung Fu" and learning of his real life involvement in his art.
   
   In addition to the detailed descriptions of his demanding daily routine(s), I can really appreciate the mind and methodology he applied to getting the most and the best out of diet, exercise, training and pushing beyond his own personal limits.
   
   At present, I'm reading the first pages addressing weight training for general conditioning applicable to martial arts. Before receiving my personal copy, such training was limited to that used within my dojo and incomplete knowledge of how to maximize results with the free weights I have been using. In other words, serious, but clueless.
   
   The first couple of chapters cover a `program for beginners' using easily available equipment and the foundation for building strength, speed and endurance. There is also a section detailing Bruce Lee's approach to developing a diet program that met his unique demands that will benefit not only martial artists in general but anyone who reads and applies it -valuable in itself.
   
   The text is straightforward and points out what is important and why, what needs to learned and (for those such as me) what needs to be unlearned and relearned.
   
   What is VERY encouraging is the section on Bruce Lee's vital statistics- height, weight and age. Anyone fitting this description (minus the muscular development) would be labeled `scrawny', a '98 Pound Weakling', (and other invectives) resulting in a negative self-image compounded by deepening emotional impact of such derision.
   
   Whether involved in martial arts or simply looking for a path to attain a better physical appearance and attending health, this compilation lays it out straightforward and simply with plenty of photos and supporting records to encourage the reader -any reader -to press on.
   
   Thank you Mr. Lee for being so meticulous.
   
   Thank you Mr. Little putting such valuable information in one volume.
   
   Special thanks to Ms. Cadwell, the Estate of Bruce Lee and all those who granted their permission for the publication of this book.
   
   ======== (Anecdote) ===========
   
   Once upon a time, there was a TV show called "Kung Fu" with David Carradine that turned junior high and high school geeks into overnight Kung Fu experts. No longer were we to be stuffed into our lockers, we were transformed into Kung Fu Master Geeks overnight! The following day we were again stuffed into our lockers, but this time it was different! We `knew' Kung Fu! We were convinced our humiliation would end after watching a few more episodes (or so we thought)!
   
   Lessons learned, the semesters passed and we waited among the shadows lest the bullies would see us and subject us to more vile and inhumane treatment.
   
   We waited and waited until -Once upon a later time, Bruce Lee, through his first films, transformed the bullies we had so often feared into OVERNIGHT NUNCHUCK MASTERS! Tales drifted through the school halls that in less than 48 hours, our nemeses had beaten themselves senseless with sticks! We were FREE!
   
   "What goes around, comes around" and faster than you think when karma takes the form of nunchuku in the hands of a bully with a lot of ego and little experience!
   
   Thanks for the encouragement to be to remain joyful, full of hope, patient, attentive, dedicated, to remain free of ego and most of all, to see what is possible.



5. Anything about Bruce Lee is magical. John Little, the official scribe for the post Bruce Lee era, has compiled a book of exercised supposedly done by Bruce himself. There are a few problems with this book that I would just like to warn others about for if they wish to buy this book or not.
   
   1) A few, not all, of the exercises are confusing. You may need to look up a few of them online to get a clear understanding.
   
   2) This book wasn't a masterpeice in terms of editing. It will say "Dan Inosanto says this on page 48" and you won't find it on page 46, 47, 48, 49, 50...so...idk.
   
   The main thing I love about this book, as with all the Bruce Lee collections by John Little....THE BRUCE LEE PICTURES! Over 100 of the best photos of Bruce in each of the books in this series. I love them!!!
   
   4/5
   John McAdam
   Author Of: Were Ancient Gods From Other Planets?

5 comments about Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition.

1. I have skimmed through the book and the material is awesome. From exercises to stances which are accompanied by photos I must say this is a must for every martial art practitioner!



2. 
   THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT FIGHTING AND BEING REDY FOR IT; ITS A MUST HAVE FOR ANY MARTIAL ARTIST,REGARDLESS OF STYLE OR AFILIATION,GENDER OR CREED.
   BRUCE AT IT'S BEST IN PRIME PHISICAL CONDITION,YOU WILL NEVER GET TYRED OF IT.
   GOOD TRAINING GOOD HEALTH,ENJOY LIVING
   REGARDS H.FONSECA



3. This volume is great, to get all of Bruces fighting Method in one book is simply awsome.



4. A very good book for inteligent or thinking martial artists who want to improove their fighting skills or learn something new. I have been a National Champion in my country at sanda, and won silver and broze at muaythai and kickboxing. This book has some detailes that only an advanced fighter would know. And by knowing I dont mean hearing about it but actually experiencing them. One example would be the hook punch. Everyone knows how to throw a hook...But if you are very good at throwing hooks later you should be able to throw then from a jab. I mean you throw a jab and halfway to your target you change it in to a hook. Floyd Mayweather does this often but you have to be in the buisness to see it. To most people it's only a hook. Just like this book is for some only a book. This book opens your mind and for its price...its a bargain.



5. Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do is explained here. Insightful and completely illustrated with photographs on how to fight off assailants from different positions. Pictures of Bruce Lee stopping a knife attacker, or any other mugger, are descriptive enough even if it contained no accompanying text. A worthy choice if you are interested in this legend or protecting yourself.

5 comments about Tao of Jeet Kune Do.

1. This is a great book in the master's own words! Some things are a bit hard to understand but I think anyone would have trouble describing some moves/ideas without a demonstration.



2. First I must confess that I'm very much a Bruce Lee fan. He was born a few years before me so we are of the same generation. Someone like myself can't help but wonder, when reading this book, what Bruce might write today from the vantage point of age and experience. My personal opinion is that his basic philosophy would not have changed. He would have probably matured in his ideas and continue to evolve and in middle and old age he would have probably adjusted his martial arts to fit the unique needs of aging. But, we'll never know since he died before he had a chance to age. His philosophy, however, was ancient and great. He was wise far beyond his years. And we can still learn much from him --- both about his Tao (Way) and his martial arts style.
   
   The book couples his philosophy, which is mostly Buddhist or eastern, and his method of fighting. I find them both enlightening.
   
   For example, he tells us to keep our chin tucked toward our shoulder as a defense. He teaches us how to keep from being an easy target and how to attack with explosive action from a neutral stance. These are things that never go out of style.
   
   Lee writes, "With the chin dropped and pinned tight to the collarbone, the muscles and bone structure are in the best possible alignment and only the top of the head is presented to the opponent, making it impossible to be hit on the point of the chin."
   
   I found one or two things that didn't sound like Bruce and they didn't fit in with his times. I felt the editor took a few liberties and added his own thoughts or what he felt Bruce might have believed.
   
   For example, under "Everyday opportunities for exercises" we read:
   
   Take a walk whenever you can -- like parking the car a few blocks away from your destination.
   Avoid taking the elevator; climb the stairs instead.
   
   . . . the rest sounds like Bruce. The above statements, while certainly good advice, were not in the lexicon of Bruce's era. They came into being during the last decade or so. Moreover, these two statements do not sound like Lee. They sound like every modern fitness writer on the planet.
   
   This book is more than Bruce's fighting method, though it is that. It is inspiring and powerful. It is full of wisdom and inspiration and thoughtful advice and meditation. Lee had a wide range of interests. He was a dancer. He was an artist. He took an interest in many things and many philosophies. He was not a good actor. His wife Linda often says that Bruce considered himself a martial artist first and an actor second. I'm not sure that's true. Lee took a keen interest in his acting career and the income he got from it. But like Elvis Presley, his ability to act was very limited. Yet he brought magic to the screen with his lovely body and outstanding skill. He didn't need to be a good actor.
   
   Much that we have heard about Bruce Lee is pure myth. But what is not myth is his martial arts greatness and his keen mind that absorbed information like a sponge, his ability to take what he needed from everything and discard the rest. He did not get attached to any one idea. He evolved in his thinking and adapted daily to his needs.
   
   There is much about Bruce Lee that is, and probably always will be, powerful motivation for millions. He was only 5' 8" and weighed about 140lbs, but he loomed large on the screen and in the hearts and minds of all who saw him or knew him.
   
   Whether or not you want to learn about Jeet Kune Do, you will gain much by reading this book. It is deep and meaningful.
   
   Highly recommended.
   
   - Susanna K. Hutcheson



3. I was hoping for some sort of Bruce Lee "bible" of sorts but its just a collection of unfinished scribbles and thoughts. I have a very high regard for B.L., his movies and his characters (and thoughts) but this book is all over the place and very inconsistent.



4. Bruce Lee was a very interesting man. If you're just curious about Bruce and want to know more about him, you'll probably like this book, but there may be other books about him that would suit you better. Personally, I had a keen interest in Zen, and I would say that there are about 30 pages in this book (out of 200) which shed a great deal of light on Bruce's notions of Zen. In contrast, the bulk of the book is given over to a detailed exposition of Bruce's approach to the martial arts: how to fight, how to prepare oneself for fighting, and how to use strategy and tactics to basically beat the daylights out of someone who is trying to kill you. I was surprised that there was not more space devoted to kicking, because I see some of Bruce's old fight scenes where he uses kicking extensively. However, I would very much recommend this book to anyone interested in American boxing, because Bruce really lays out a thorough method for it. As for Zen, there are some heavy ideas laid out in this book, but those are concentrated in the sections at the beginning and near the end of the text. In any case, lovers of Kung Fu fighting are sure to enjoy...



5. Was expecting a lot more instead of basically Bruce's notes presented in an all most comic book form. If you took out all the over spacing this book would be perhaps 30 pages? Plus side is you see Bruce's thoughts and insight on paper.