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The Tao of Jeet Kune Do

The best seller that every martial artist should own !!

 

 

Chinese Gung Fu

The philosophical art of self defense , Bruce's first book . It covers traditional Gung Fu more than JKD. Regardless, it is still a great book!

 

 

Letters of the Dragon

An anthology of Bruce's correspondence with family, friends, and fans

 

 

Bruce Lee's Fighting Methods :Basic training

A must for the beginning JKD practitioner.

 

 

Bruce Lee's Fighting Methods :Self Defense Techniques

Realism in self defense!  Excellent techniques that are simple & direct.

 

 

Bruce Lee's Fighting Methods :Advanced techniques

A great resource for information on countering, timing, & intercepting.

 

 

Bruce Lee's Fighting Methods :Skill in techniques

Covers more advanced techniques, kicking combinations, & parries. Has a good section on sparring tactics

 

 

The Tao of Gung Fu: A study in the way of Chinese martial arts 

Another book that focuses on tradition Gung Fu.  Good philosophical chapters and basic universal Gung Fu theory.

 

 

The art of expressing the human body

This is probably the favorite book from the Bruce Lee library. It is full of training tips as well as routines that Bruce used himself!

 

 

Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's commentaries on the martial way

This book is a lot like the Tao of JKD. It goes a little more in depth and is much more organized.

 

 

Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living

Bruce's personal notes and thoughts on ancient masters and modern.

 

 

Bruce Lee: Artist of Life

Artist of Life reveals that Lee was a man who was equal parts, poet, philosopher, scientist, actor, producer, choreographer, martial artist, father, and friend, dedicated to artistic expression with the goal of self knowledge.

 

 

Bruce Lee :Words from a master

A compilation of Bruce's interviews and significant conversations.

 

 

Wing Chun Kung Fu Jeet Kune Do

A Comparison By Ted Wong and William Cheung. 

 

 

Zen in the Martial arts

Not a book on JKD or Bruce but it is a classic. A must read!

 

 

The Art of War

These are the words of ancient Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu, whose now-classic treatise, The Art of War, was written more than 2,500 years ago.

 

 

The Wisdom of Insecurity

An exploration of man's quest for psychological security and spiritual certainty in religion and philosophy.

 

 

The Book of Five Rings

Written by one of Japan's greatest Samurai, it is a book that is helpful in all aspects of life.

 

 

The Book: on The Taboo Against knowing

A witty attack on the illusion that the self is a separate ego that confronts a universe of alien physical objects.

 

 

The Tao Te Ching

The most accessible and authoritative modern English translation of the ancient Chinese classic. Offers the essence of each word and makes Lao Tsu's teaching immediate and alive. 

 

 

Essential Confucius

Cleary presents the core teachings of the great Chinese philosopher, educator, and social critic in a convenient, easy-to-read format.

 

 

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