The secret's of Bruce Lee's fighting style are revealed in this new book from Tuttle Publishing. Jeet Kune Do Basics gives readers a robust explanation of the fighting art developed by Lee, unquestionably one of the most influential martial artists in history. Mostly an instructional text on jeet kune do ("the way of the intercepting fist") this book also provides insight into the life of Lee himself. With 50 photographs demonstrating how to take down any opponent, "Jeet Kune Do Basics" offers the best offensive and defensive techniques available. Lee's belief that it was important to aggressively close in on a rival, rather than passively wait for them to attack, is part of what gives this book its unique flair. Beyond philosophy and technique, this book also provides the essentials you'd expect from any top-level martial arts text: How to choose the right teacher, what to expect at a first class, and the moves crucial to the style. "Jeet Kune Do Basics" can be found at www.tuttlepublishing.com.
