Jeet Kune Do Basics

David Cheng

• 15 maart 1993
• 9781462902675

Samenvatting:

In Jeet Kune Do Basics, readers will learn:
* The origination of Jeet Kune Do—the philosophy, history, and different styles of the martial art
* How to choose a school—taking readers through their first class including the etiquette and dress requirements
* The basic elements of the style—stances, footwork, upper body and lower body techniques, and grappling
* The five ways of attack, including the single direct attack, the attack by combination, the progressive indirect attack, the attack by drawing, and the hand immobilization attack
* The tactical considerations of Jeet Kune Do practice including defenses, counterattacks, and sparring
* A comprehensive list of resources to help students further develop their knowledge of and training in Jeet Kune Do
The Martial Arts Basics series provides a complete introduction to the martial arts. All of the books in the series are meant to coach beginning students through their first six months of practice—and beyond. These books allow students to gain a complete understanding of the art form from the very beginning—helping them progress faster and with a clearer vision of purpose.