Jerry Beasley

Finally, under one cover-the definitive study of Bruce Lee's jeet kune do, the explosive martial art drawn from the best of Eastern and Western fighting styles. This exclusive collection features interviews with top masters who worked closely with Bruce Lee-such as Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell, and Joe Lewis-along with a dynamic presentation of jeet kune do principles and techniques. In this book Jerry Beasley, a martial arts scholar who has trained extensively with Joe Lewis and dedicated years to the practice and study of jeet kune do, solves the puzzle of what jeet kune do actually is, as envisioned by Bruce Lee and practiced by succeeding generations of adherents. (This book incorporates material from Jerry Beasley's In Search of the Ultimate Martial Art and The Way of No Way).

'(This book) should shed some light on the jeet kune do concept of martial arts as conceived by the late Bruce Lee.'-Dan Inosanto

'What Bruce Lee was able to do in a physical context, Dr. Beasley has successfully done in print. This book is an enlightening documentation that clarifies what the jeeet kune do experience means ot the Western mind.'-Joe Lewis

Contents

Part One: In search of the ultimate martial art
Introduction
Chapter 1 Finding the path
Chapter 2 Going to the source
Chapter 3 The next generation
Chapter 4 The skills of jeet kune do
Conclusions
Part Two: The way of no way
Introduction
Chapter 6 Developing a science for JKD
Chapter 7 Utilizing the principles of JKD
Chapter 8 The matrix
Chapter 9 Basic training
Conclusions and observations
Epilogue… (plus d'informations)

Experience the power of Bruce Kee's jeet kune do, the explosive martial art drawn from the best of Eastern and Western fighting styles. Finally, Bruce Lee enthusiasts can see in print a definition of jeet kune do that would have made the late master proud. This exclusive collection features interviews with top masters who worked closely with Lee-Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell, and Joe Lewis-along with a dynamic presentation of principles and techniques, and an introduction to the next generation of jeet kune do artists.

In Search of the Utlimate Martial Art: The Jet Kune Do Experience should shed some light on the jeet kune do concept of martial arts as conceived by the late Bruce Lee. This book is unique, as it is written from the perspective of a trained observer and professional martial arts researcher.-Dan Inosanto

Dr. Beasley's book is extremely interesting and easy to read. It holds your attention. What Bruce Lee was able to do in a physical context, Dr. Beasley has successfully done in print. This book is an enlightening documentation that clarifies what the jeet kune do experience means to the Western mind.-Joe Lewis

Contents

Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Finding the path
Chapter 2 Going to the source
Chapter 3 The next generation
Chapter 4 The skills of Jeet Kune Do
Chapter 5 Conclusions… (plus d'informations)

American Karate: The Master Text, by Jerry L. Beasley, Ed.D., has been selected as the official manual for the American Independent Karate Instructors Association.

Contents

Dedication
About the author
About Joe Lewis
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The traditional karate dojo: Tracing the roots of American karate
Chapter 3 The development of American karate: History
Chapter 4 The skills of American karate
Chapter 5 The futuristic era: Conclusions and observations… (plus d'informations)