3 comments about Regards from the Dragon: Seattle.

1. I was expecting this book to be good, but when it arrived and I opened it I immediately knew that I was holding something that literally blew away all expectations! The book is a must have for any Bruce Lee fan or Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do practitioner! It has lots of rare photos, lots of diagrams by Bruce Lee, as well as much technical information that anyone who is interested in Jun Fan Gung Fu can greatly benefit from. Many of the photos are on full color, and the book has well over 300 pages. It is well put together and of very high quality. David Tadman has done an excellent job of putting it together. I was blown away by it, and I'm sure you will be too! Two words for you ... BUY IT!



2. I have been blessed to have been able to have met Taky. He is the kindest and one of the highest level people I've ever been around. Since he was one of Bruce's best friends and is the highest rank that Bruce has ever awarded any of his students in JKD, he has knowledge that is like a hidden treasure of priceless artifacts. He shares the reader this valuable knowledge within the pages of this book. God bless Taky and the Kimuras!



3. I am so fortunate to have studied with Sifu Taky since 1992. The son of Japanese immigrants, Taky and his family were taken to the Japanese internment camps in 1942, hours before his high school graduation. He was to graduate salutatorian and had a scholarship to Washington State University where he planned to study medicine, none of which materialized. His life was stolen from him and he emerged from the camps without any self-worth. Years later, after an incredible twist of fate, he met a young Bruce Lee. Despite their age difference, they became fast friends. Taky was best man at Bruce's wedding to Linda and a pall bearer at his funeral. Bruce often told him, "you're just as good as everyone else, no better, but just as good," and Taky attributes Bruce with restoring his self-esteem. As Taky said recently, "Bruce was going a million miles a minute in a thousand different directions, but he always made time to write to me."
   
   This book is an extraordinary collection of those personal letters and rare photographs. It is the story of a remarkable friendship between a martial art superstar and a humble internment camp survivor. It is a book that needed to be written and we his students are forever grateful to the author (David Tadman) for compiling and presenting such a beautiful book. On behalf of the JKD Seattle Club, thank you, David.
   
   And to my beloved Sifu, thank you for sharing such personal moments of your friendship with Bruce. Thank you for your teachings in life and in JKD. You are truly an enlightened soul and are more precious and loved than you will ever know.

5 comments about Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self-Defense Revised and Updated.

1. To the dude who said it was not good for the beginner in martial arts, I totally disagree. In fact, as a new student of Choy Li Fut gung fu and not the wing chun that bruce lee practiced this book has greatly enhanced my training and knowledge. I have the Choy Li Fut kung fu book by Doc Fai Wong and it lacks many details on footwork and punches. Bruce Lee covered the basics which are essential for mastering any style of martial art or fighting for that matter. Yes, it is not 100% complete on wing chun and martial arts like for example it never mentions chau sau (sticky hands) or weapons training but it is great way to learn how to do the correct footwork, stances and core basics. A must for Bruce Lee fans and martial artists. Get this and the Tao of Jeet Kune Do for a wonderful training aid.



2. Compared to the books out now on kung fu this book probably wouldn't rate much of a mention if it weren't for the fact that it's Lee's first published work, at least in the west. It gives a basic overview of kung fu, including some philosophy, exercises, basic style info, and a number of techniques. As far as technical knowledge goes, probably the most interesting thing there is the photo sequences showing Lee defending against multiple assailants, which are good.
   
   But at just under 100 pages, it's small although the overall quality for the time was probably pretty decent considering this was probably one of the few books in English on kung fu at the time. But by current standards it's more than a bit on the light side. Even so no doubt Bruce Lee fans will want to acquire the book to have a complete collection of his works, since he only wrote six or seven books.
   
   Probably the most interesting thing about it is Lee says the material and techniques in the book derive from the period before he started studying Wing Chun. In that sense the book is more important for its historical value in showing an earlier phase of Lee's kung fu development. Danny Inosanto also said Lee had studied northern long fist and learned all the empty-handed forms there (of which there are about a dozen), so this material could have been drawn from that.
   
   Many of the photos are a little dark and lacking in contrast but they're still viewable and not bad. You can still see what's going on. But they're not up to the quality of more recent books.
   
   One thing Lee says that still resonates today is his statement that a good martial artist will take all the knowledge that he's acquired and simplify it to get the true, distilled essence of the art. At the most advanced levels, the principles and techniques then become "simple" after being "complicated." Of course, it takes a very advanced and knowledgeable martial artist to be able to see and accomplish that, and perhaps most of us will never get to that point, but Bruce Lee did, which is why he was and still is one of the greats.
   
   By the way, many people aren't aware that Lee combined both karate and kung fu techniques (not to mention Indonesian Pentjak Silat, which most people in this country have still never heard of, although there are at least 300 different styles), so his style is truly synthetic and eclectic. However, because of that many traditional and classical kung fu masters don't consider Lee a true kung fu practitioner. Whether that is true or not I leave up to the reader to decide, although Lee himself once stated that, "There is nothing traditional in my kung fu."
   
   So overall, not a bad book for its time although at this point it looks sort of old-fashioned and dated and will probably be mostly of interest to amateur martial arts historians like myself or serious Bruce Lee fans.



3. I bought this book a few months ago. It's a first Edition from 1963, not a reprint. It's not too informative. What's it worth?



4. There are quite a few books out there about Bruce Lee. This one was authored by him in 1963. The original book had a yellow cover, and was quite understated in it's design. This was because the book was meant to have its pages ripped out, put up on the wall of your workout area and practiced repeatedly. It is simple, and easy to follow. Bruce Lee provides step-by-step instructions through photo's and drawings (his own). I suggest finding a work out partner and recreating the moves outlined in the book. Stretches, exercises and more are included. Everything except the dedication required to learn...
   
   "Be water my friend" - Bruce Lee



5. A lot of people have their opinions on Bruce Lee books. Some are fans and some read the books for the wealth of knowledge you can tap into on martial arts and self defense. I belong to that second group! Bruce Lee is a true master in the martial arts. His fighting skills are incomparable, and his way of life, is one that we wish we could all live. "Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self Defense" is a treasure that all martial artists should have on their book shelves. Bruce kept with his simplistic style while writing this book, making the basic techniques you learn in this book, executable by anyone who reads the book. You will also get this basic crash course on Chinese Gung Fu, without the ego that some other martial artist authors seem to have. Those people are more interested in plugging their art/system, than they are in actually teaching it. You won't get any of this with Bruce Lee! I was very happy to learn that this book was made available to the public again, after it was pulled off the shelves, after Bruce's unfortunate death. The information in this book is well written, and worth learning. This book is more than one you put on your coffee table to collect dust and do nothing else. This book will teach you the basics of an ancient art, that may well be extinct in the world of martial arts today. All I've got left to say now is....
   
   
   BUY!!!!!! BUY!!!!!! BUY!!!!!!

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.

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.

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

1. _Acid Dreams: The Complete Social History of LSD: The CIA, the Sixties, and Beyond_, first published in 1985 and revised in 1992, by journalist and author Martin A. Lee and author Bruce Shlain is a fascinating and wild account of the history of LSD in America. The implications of this journalistic history are startling in that they show the role of the CIA and the government of the United States in creating much of the LSD culture that grew up during the Sixties. I should add that one advantage of this book over Martin A. Lee's other book _The Beast Reawakens_ (1999) is that Lee is able to keep a cool head and write about LSD without lapsing into paroxysms of hysteria as he does when writing about Nazis. This is very fortunate for the reader because it spares us from having to sort through a lot of irrelevant nonsense. The history of LSD in the United States is a fascinating one, and the creation of a drug culture in the Sixties as well as the links between this culture and the hippies, the New Left, and the anti-war movement offers much interesting material. But, lurking behind the whole thing is the nefarious role of the CIA and the government, originally in testing out these drugs in a series of unethical experiments and later in possibly manipulating the very culture that arose from their newfound prevalence itself. This is a fascinating story and one that should be told particularly in light of the complex relationship that has always existed between the drug culture and the state.
   
   The book begins with an Introduction entitled "Whose Worlds Are These?" by Andrei Codrescu. This Introduction lays out the use of LSD as presented in the book both through the experiments of the CIA and as promoted by such figures as Captain Al Hubbard, Aldous Huxley, Timothy Leary, Owsley, Art Kleps, Ken Kesey, and others. The book proper begins with a Prologue in which the authors explain the discovery of LSD-25 by Dr. Albert Hoffman, who was later to give an important speech to psychedelic followers in 1977. This Prologue also details the role of the CIA and through such projects as Operation MK-ULTRA engaged in unethical experimentation with LSD on unwitting participants. The first section of this book is entitled "The Roots of Psychedelia". The first chapter of this section is entitled "In the Beginning There Was Madness . . . " and details the role of the CIA in the unethical use of LSD and later in promoting the LSD subculture. This chapter includes sections entitled "The Truth Seekers", "Enter LSD", "Laboratories of the State", "Midnight Climax", and "The Hallucination Battlefield". This chapter details the role of the CIA in experimenting with LSD through projects such as Operation MK-ULTRA, mentioning such figures as William "Wild Bill" Donovan, Allen Dulles, Dr. Sidney Gottlieb, and the hijinx of George Hunter White. The authors explain how originally the model for LSD was that the drug mimicked psychosis, but that eventually this model was to change. The CIA saw the drug as potentially useful for interrogations and engaged in many experiments on unwitting participants with the drug. The second chapter is entitled "Psychedelic Pioneers" and details how the drug was moved from the CIA clandestine operations to the counter-culture. This chapter includes sections entitled "The Original Captain Trips", "Healing Acid", and "Psychosis or Gnosis?". In particular, this chapter explains how government funded psychiatrists and psychologists came to believe that LSD may have some therapeutic potential thus abandoning the original "psychotomimetic" theory of LSD. The government engaged in much research on this drug, and by taking place in government sponsored experiments as participants, many prominent counter-cultural figures became involved with the drug (as a case in point there is the case of the poet Allen Ginsberg). Some figures came to see LSD as revealing deep secrets and as having a profound effect on human nature leading to the popular perspective that LSD offered a form of "gnosis" thus replacing the government's "psychosis" perspective. The third chapter is entitled "Under the Mushroom, Over the Rainbow" and explains how prominent individuals including Harvard professors (such as Timothy Leary and investment banker R. Gordon Wasson) became involved in the drug counter-culture. This chapter includes sections entitled "Manna From Harvard", "Chemical Crusaders", and "The Crackdown" - showing how the government eventually sought to crack down on LSD use eventually leading to its illegality. The fourth chapter is entitled "Preaching LSD" and discusses for example the hijinx of Timothy Leary (who some maintained was a CIA agent). This chapter includes sections entitled "High Surrealism", "The Psychedelic Manual", and "The Hard Sell". The fifth chapter of this book is entitled "The All-American Trip", detailing the rise of the Merry Pranksters who followed Ken Kesey. This chapter includes sections entitled "The Great Freak Forward" and "Acid and the New Left" - showing the problematic relationship between the LSD counter-culture and the political New Left. The second part of this book is entitled "Acid for the Masses". This part begins with the sixth chapter of this book entitled "From Hip to Hippie" showing how the LSD counter-culture created the emerging phenomenon of the hippie. This chapter includes sections entitled "Before the Deluge", "Politics of the Bummer", and "The First Human Be-In", in particular this chapter discusses how the "bad trip" came to emerge from a cultural matrix in which LSD was regarded as harmful by the establishment but as liberating by the counter-culture, virtually assuring that many would experiment with the drug themselves to find out for themselves the effects. The seventh chapter is entitled "The Capital of Forever" and includes sections entitled "Stone Free" and "The Great Summer Dropout". The eighth chapter is entitled "Peaking in Babylon" and includes sections entitled "A Gathering Storm", "Magical Politics", and "Gotta Revolution". In particular, this chapter shows how the LSD culture emerged in Haight-Ashbury and how it interacted with such other phenomena as the political New Left and the anti-war movement emerging as opposition to the Vietnam War, mentioning such things as the Diggers and the Yippies. In particular, many on the politically reductionistic New Left saw the whole hippie phenomena as an attempt to drop out of politics entirely and thus regarded it negatively. Further, many hippies became easy prey for dangerous psychopaths such as Charles Manson. The ninth chapter is entitled "Season of the Witch" and includes sections entitled "Armed Love", "The Acid Brotherhood", and "Bad Moon Rising". This chapter explains the relationships between the New Left and the anti-war movement forming as a force of opposition to the Vietnam War as well as the continuing and complicated relationship with the hippie culture and the phenomenon of folk music. The tenth chapter is entitled "What a Field Day for the Heat" and includes sections entitled "Prisoner of LSD", "A Bitter Pill", and "The Great LSD Conspiracy", in particular, this chapter maintains that behind the scenes the CIA may have been manipulating the drug counter-culture and may even have seen the Haight-Ashbury district as a social laboratory. The book ends with a Postscript entitled "Acid and After" and an Afterword.
   
   This book offers an interesting study on the Sixties and the drug culture focusing around LSD that emerged out of this decade. In particular, after reading the book, it becomes clear that the hippie movement was easily manipulated by psychopaths such as Charles Manson and larger forces out of their control such as the CIA. Further, the naïve belief of many that LSD would lead to world peace turns out to have only been a passing phase. Another problematic raised by this book is the relationship between LSD use and New Left politics. Unfortunately, the New Left sought to reduce everything to politics so failed to appreciate any sort of development that lay outside of their own political sphere. This book offers a good examination of a troubled era and some of the hopes of people in that era that were ultimately manipulated by larger forces.



2. 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.



3. 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



4. 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



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

1. I bought this book because I respect Bruce Lee as a person and was interested in his thoughts on life. What I got was page after page of cluttered philosophical quotes. And that was it. I expected some stories of Bruce Lee's past that taught him important lessons but after reading page after page of no-stop small snippets, I could not remember a thing after a few pages. You read 1 page then get to the next page and forget the previous page. I can only recommend this book for someone who is simply looking for a philosophical quote for a piece of work or project.



2. 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.



3. 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.



4. 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.



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

1. Coming from a completely western thought process and wanting more out of the experience we call life, I found that this book has opened my eyes, and I view the world totally different. I have learned a lot from this book, and I definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to become better.



2. 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.



3. 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.



4. 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.



5. 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 comments about The Art of Expressing the Human Body.

1. This is a very good book if you are looking for a good work out routine.



2. This is a great book. Well worth it. If you know anything about Bruce Lee this isnt a step one step two how to book. But you will be driven and motivated to find your way to express yourself. And thus create your own process with your own step one step two program.
   
   You will see what Bruce found worked and that which didnt work. It has helped me revolutionize my personal training program, with GREAT results !
   
   Interesting is the early pics of Bruce with a very average body,...over time you see where his hard work and dedication payed off. He was truly way ahead of his time !
   
   Even if your not a martial artist and just into body building, or looking to get healthy with exercise,..get it,...Bruce Lee will motivate you through the legacy he has left us.....



3. I was very satisfied with the book and the seller thank you for the note you included with the book. I did have a very good read and I looked forward to buying more items from u in the future.
   
   God Bless You
   Doug



4. I bought the book because I admire bruce lee for his disciplined pursuit of the perfect physique. I myself enjoy lifting weights and reading about people's thoughts and regimens which this book includes pretty much everything about what Lee did and his own thoughts about why he did them and what he found from doing them. I say it's what you'd expect because there is a lot of martial arts training regimens like sets of kicks and punches that he would perform but as a martial artist his conditioning was all focused on making him a better fighter. I give the book 5 stars though because the chapters are all well organized and I can easily pick out the information that's important to me and there's a good bit of it in here. Lee spent years trying out different types of training and here's his notes, routines, and some good anecdotes about him.



5. 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.

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 book is just very well written. you can tell when he is sad from when he is happy and you just fill good about your self after reading this book. i cant stand reading at all but after i watched this movie i had to buy this book after getting it in the mail i started reading it. and yes there are some very cheap stick figures drawing in it and some strang art but it still was an out standing book.



2. Good insight to Bruce Lee and how he looked at things pertaining to attack and defense. Easy to understand text and pictures.



3. I agree, this book is inspirational. You probably have to be ready for it, but if you are, it will enlighten you.



4. . . . book was in excellent condition with fast and expediate service . . . thanx . . .



5. This book is a great read, it's almost like a bible........A Martial Arts Bible! A must read!!