Before JKD there was Jun Fan Gung Fu. Follow along in a historically-driven systematic approach to discovering Bruce Lee's martial art. Voluminously cited and sourced, Jun Fan Gung Fu: Origins & Evolution offers one of the most heavily researched Jun Fan Gung Fu books ever published. "In order to go into Jeet Kune Do, we have to understand his investigation, his research; his experiments. But the basis; and before we could even get to that stage, is Jun Fan Gung Fu." - Dan Inosanto "I can compare the art of Jeet Kune Do to a beautiful sculptured object. The final product is awesome, but how did he do it?" - Taky Kimura Dually designed for new practitioners to Bruce Lee's art and also those looking for a deeper understanding of one of the most enigmatic arts of the last generation. Guaranteed that even the most seasoned JKD practitioner will find something new to discover. Not yet another "how to" book, this book takes a deep dive into the history, evolution, and theories of Bruce Lee's art. Jun Fan Gung Fu: Origins & Evolution contains: 400+ pages of rich history, technique, and philosophy The most comprehensive timeline of Bruce Lee's martial journey ever in print Hundreds of quotes by original Bruce Lee students and friends Never-before published research unearthing Bruce's personal sources and training methods 100+ pages cataloging the arts Bruce researched and the detailed information he incorporated Chinese-English Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do terminology - the most comprehensive in print Historic Trapping and Kickboxing series - cataloging the drills and techniques of the art Jun Fan & Jeet Kune Do Mook Jong Wooden Dummy sets Robust analysis of the theories, attributes, and principles that make Jun Fan Gung Fu unique Thorough discussion of the classical Forms Bruce utilized for this art To fully grasp Bruce Lee and apply his Jeet Kune Do there must be a solid understanding of the art that bore his name: Jun Fan Gung Fu. Join the Jun Fan Roots Project to retrace the steps of the dragon. From his beginnings in Wing Chun, t his exciting modifications in the United States, and ultimately to his pinnacle of martial philosophy: Jeet Kune Do. "When you understand the root, you understand al its blossoming."
ASIN: B0BW2X8Z1M
VSKU: PKV.B0BW2X8Z1M.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ohl, Ryan
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!