Jeet Kune Do Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Jeet Kune Do - from Basic Footwork to Training and Tournaments (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics)

Cheng, David

ISBN 10: 0804845883 / ISBN 13: 9780804845885

Published by Tuttle Publishing, 2018

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pp. 192.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jeet Kune Do Basics: Everything You Need to Get Started in Jeet Kune Do - from Basic Footwork to Training and Tournaments (Tuttle Martial Arts Basics)
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804845883
• ISBN 13: 9780804845885
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Are you planning to learn Jeet Kune Do, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by technical terms like Progressive Indirect Attack, Fighting Measure or Broken Rhythm?

Jeet Kune Do Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! This book contains the following vital information:

• The origins of Jeet Kune Do—its philosophy, history and training methods
• How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you
• Getting ready for your first class—what happens in a Jeet Kune Do class?
• The essential elements of Jeet Kune Do—stances, footwork, upper and lower body techniques and grappling moves
• How to complement your Jeet Kune Do training with drills and conditioning
• Ways to improve your technique through tactical moves—defenses, counterattacks and sparring
• Resources to help you develop your knowledge and training in Jeet Kune Do

Whether you're just getting started or have already been training for a year or two, Jeet Kune Do Basics offers an easy yet comprehensive introduction to the sport that will make you feel more confident and enable you to become successful much more quickly.

About the Author

David Cheng is a certified instructor in Jeet Kune Do under Chris Kent. He teaches Jeet Kune Do as passed on by Dan Inosanto, Bruce Lee's protege, and other direct students of Bruce Lee. He has written numerous articles on Jeet Kune Do and teaches seminars around the country.