Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Self-Defense Techniques, Vol. 1

Bruce Lee's Fighting Method #1

by Bruce Lee

How to survive attacks on the street, defenses against surprise attacks, armed and unarmed assailants, one attacker or many, are among the topics covered.

Genres: Martial Arts, Nonfiction, Sports, Fitness, Education, Ebooks, How To

125 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1977

About the author

Bruce Lee was an American-born martial artist, philosopher, instructor, martial arts actor and the founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts system, widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the 20th century and a cultural icon. He was the father of actor Brandon Lee and of actress Shannon Lee.

Reviews

[Samir Rawas Sarayji]

Bruce Lee may have been a strong and fast fighter, but he is always about the show. The techniques here are half complete because they assume everyone to be a competent fighter when defending themselves. The reality is much muckier and organic. The tit-for-tat instructions are ridiculous and once again only emphasize Lee's abilities and showmanship. There are more effective ways to defend against the demonstrated attacks, and they don't always have to do with hurting the other person. It is also possible to defend oneself with the aim of controlling the situation (and the assailant) rather than jabbing an assailants eyes. Such extreme counterattacks should only be a last resort. Otherwise what makes the defender any better than the assailant?

And stepping out of a weapon's reach is horrible advice. When someone has a weapon you sidestep and rush into the assailant's attack zone. You don't step out of reach and grab and kick... You go in, protecting your flank and striking your opponent's centerline. You keep the assailant in check by controlling the weapon arm and disrupting the balance.

[Rahmat Romadon]

Dalam buku ini Bruce Lee lebih banyak menekankan (stressing) pada 3 teknik utama dalam pertarungan, yakni : tendangan samping bawah (shin kick) pada tulang kering lawan, tendangan ke arah selangkangan (groin kick) dan serangan tusukan jari ke arah mata (finger jab) karena tiga teknik ini sangat mematikan dan langsung melumpuhkan lawan seketika serta untuk ukuran badan manapun. Don't try these techniques to your partner! Di sparring kumite full contact pernah saya coba salah satu teknik ini dan berhasil - banyak karateka yang tidak sadar dan tidak terlatih lalu tumbang kalau sudah terkena salah satu teknik di atas. Use with cautious!

[Kevin Driskill]

Evidently the Bruce Lee fighting method could be summed up as don't ever get hit. The instructions are obviously a point of departure. The good here would include a series of moves that need to be practiced and put together as the situation requires. The trouble with practicing Lee's methods exactly move by move is that it goes against his entire philosophy. He taught that fighting style cannot be so ridged that it doesn't allow adaptation to each individual scenario. To copy these moves exactly in a real life situation would require the speed and skill of Bruce himself.

[TΞΞL❍CK Mith!lesh]

The relentless kung fu master personally espoused his traditional fighting methodology in an expansive collection of combat instruction. Security officers often read this guide as a default because it entertainingly combines advanced combat training with ponderous ideations directly from the legendary popular culture icon. This book is not reserved for martial arts enthusiasts; instead, it has achieved cult popularity among security professionals.

[Aleem]

It's a very good book, In this book more focus is given in general fitness.

[Marirose Sanborn-Smith]

This was a useful read with a lot of great advice, but many of the techniques won't be effective unless you're faster than your attacker(s). However, the basics are something everyone can benefit from, and I appreciated the many different types of attacks included.

[Jehu]

cool tingz but overall inapplicable

[Maciej Kubiński]

Ok

[Jaimie]

This is a crazy book I got as a gift from an old boyfriend of mine (considering how long I've been with Dave, I've had this book a LONG time). I only mention that because isn't it a bizarre gift to get from a boyfriend? It made be laugh and the pictures are hilarious!!

[S.L. Moore]

Bruce Lee was such an amazing martial artist. This series of books really helps expand your mind and help you become a better martial artist yourself. Even more than 3 decades later these books are still very relevant.

[Sylvan Clarke]

Practical, no nonsense self defence tutorial delivered by one of the most revered martial artists the world has ever known...Bruce Lee

[Heng Uddom]

I think it's interesting.

[Ayoub Berrim]

Maginificant

[Nootoko]

ASDASDASDASDA

[Lalit Sai]

i love this book

[Mark Austin]

Though these books have a few interesting and useful techniques, most are covered in volume I. The rest tend to quickly grow either repetitive, extremely specialized, or a combination of the two.

[Gorthi Chaitanya]

its a self mastery

[Prince]

bruce lee the best

[Naufal Habiburrahim]

Practical way of martial arts in the road
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