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Title: Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self Defense by Bruce Lee ISBN: 0-89750-112-8 Publisher: Black Belt Communications, Inc. Pub. Date: January, 1988 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $8.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.67 (9 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Kung Fu in a nutshell! Bravo!
Comment: 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.
Rating: 3
Summary: Historical rather than authoritative
Comment: This book should not be considered as a complete or even accurate portrayal of the chinese martial arts. Originally published in 1963, it must have been one of the few books in print on "gung-fu" and novel at the time (if it ever sold significant copies). Witness the introduction written by James Y Lee (Lee's good friend) in which Lee is described as "one of the highest authorities in the Chinese Art of Gung Fu in the United States today." Compared with what is available today, this book is rather basic and idiosyncratic. There is some Chinese philosophy, a listing of styles, some waist and leg exercises. A larger part of the book consists of photographs of Lee demonstrating responses to various attacks by opponents - the usual fare of martial arts books. The book ends with a some apparently "filler" photos of Lee's visit to a karate studio. The book has a homemade, hodge-podge feel to it and would appeal to Bruce Lee fans.
Rating: 3
Summary: Book is short for its price
Comment: This is basically a step by step series of attack/defenses. It acts as a sort of overview of kung fu in about 50 pages or so.. so it misses a lot and is not in depth. The text is short so there is not much for the advanced student but it is not aimed at the beginner either. Spend [a little] more and get some book on Jeet kune do or a different kung fu book.
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Title: Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee, Gilbert Johnson ISBN: 0897500482 Publisher: Black Belt Communications, Inc. Pub. Date: July, 1993 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 2: Basic Training by Bruce Lee, Mitoshi Uyehara ISBN: 0897500512 Publisher: Black Belt Communications, Inc. Pub. Date: May, 1988 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 1: Self-Defense Techniques by Bruce Lee, Mitoshi Uyehara, Joe Bodner ISBN: 0897500504 Publisher: Black Belt Communications, Inc. Pub. Date: May, 1988 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 3: Skill in Techniques by Bruce Lee, Mitoshi Uyehara, Mike Plane ISBN: 0897500520 Publisher: Black Belt Communications, Inc. Pub. Date: May, 1988 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Arts (Bruce Lee Library, Vol 2) by Bruce Lee, John Little ISBN: 0804831106 Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co Pub. Date: November, 1997 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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