Bruce Lee
Tao of Jeet Kune Do
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"He(Bruce Lee)
did not intend it to be a "how-to" book or a "learn kung-fu in 10 easy
lessons" book. He intended it as a record of one man's way of thinking
and as a guide, not a set of instructions. If you can read it in this
light, there is much to be aware of on these pages. And, you probably
will have many questions, the answers to which you must seek within
yourself. When you have finished his book you will know Bruce Lee
better, but hopefully you will also know yourself better.".........Linda Lee.
Philosophy of Bruce Lee discussed in this book have things in common with the philosophy of "Jiddu Krishnamurti", Who is a speaker and writer on philosophical and spiritual subjects.
Linda Lee, wife of Bruce Lee gave her introduction to this book.
Introduction By 'Linda Lee'.
" My husband Bruce always considered himself a martial artist first and an actor second. At the age of 13, Bruce started lessons in the 'wing chun style' of 'gung-fu' for the purpose of self-defense. Over the next 19years, he transformed his knowledge into a science, an art, a philosophy and a way of life. He trained his body through exercise and practice; he trained his mind reading and reflecting and he recorded his thoughts and ideas constantly over the 19years. the pages of this book represent the pride of a life's work.
In his lifelong quest for self-knowledge and personal expression, Bruce was constantly studying, analyzing and modifying all available relative information; his principle source was his personal library which consisted of over 2,000 books dealing with all forms of physical conditioning, martial arts, fighting techniques, defenses and related subjects.
In 1970, Bruce sustained a rather severe injury to his back. His doctors ordered him to discontinue the practice of martial arts and to remain in bed to allow his back to heal. This was probably the most trying and dispiriting time in Bruce's life. He stayed in bed, virtually flat on his back for six moths, but he couldn't keep his mind form working --- the result of which is this book. The bulk of these writings was done at that time, but many scattered notes were recorded at earlier and later times. Bruce's personal study notes reveal that he was particularly impressed by the writings of 'Edwin L.Haislet, Julio Martinez Castello, Hugo and James Castello and Roger Crosiner. Many of Bruce's own theories are directly related to those expressed by these writers.
Bruce had decided to finish the book by 1971 but his film work kept him from completing it. He also vacillated about the advisability of publishing the work because he felt it might be used for wrong purposes. He did not intend it to be a "how-to" book or a "learn kung-fu in 10 easy lessons" book. He intended it as a record of one man's way of thinking and as a guide, not a set of instructions. If you can read it in this light, there is much to be aware of on these pages. And, you probably will have many questions, the answers to which you must seek within yourself. When you have finished his book you will know Bruce Lee better, but hopefully you will also know yourself better.
Now, open your mind and read, understand and experience, and when you've reached that point, discard this book. The pages are best used for cleaning up a mess -- as you will see.
In his lifelong quest for self-knowledge and personal expression, Bruce was constantly studying, analyzing and modifying all available relative information; his principle source was his personal library which consisted of over 2,000 books dealing with all forms of physical conditioning, martial arts, fighting techniques, defenses and related subjects.
In 1970, Bruce sustained a rather severe injury to his back. His doctors ordered him to discontinue the practice of martial arts and to remain in bed to allow his back to heal. This was probably the most trying and dispiriting time in Bruce's life. He stayed in bed, virtually flat on his back for six moths, but he couldn't keep his mind form working --- the result of which is this book. The bulk of these writings was done at that time, but many scattered notes were recorded at earlier and later times. Bruce's personal study notes reveal that he was particularly impressed by the writings of 'Edwin L.Haislet, Julio Martinez Castello, Hugo and James Castello and Roger Crosiner. Many of Bruce's own theories are directly related to those expressed by these writers.
Bruce had decided to finish the book by 1971 but his film work kept him from completing it. He also vacillated about the advisability of publishing the work because he felt it might be used for wrong purposes. He did not intend it to be a "how-to" book or a "learn kung-fu in 10 easy lessons" book. He intended it as a record of one man's way of thinking and as a guide, not a set of instructions. If you can read it in this light, there is much to be aware of on these pages. And, you probably will have many questions, the answers to which you must seek within yourself. When you have finished his book you will know Bruce Lee better, but hopefully you will also know yourself better.
Now, open your mind and read, understand and experience, and when you've reached that point, discard this book. The pages are best used for cleaning up a mess -- as you will see.
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