Jeet Kune Do: The Lives and Legacies of the Two Martial Arts Stars (A Comprehensive Guide to Karate Techniques for Beginners Wanting to Go From Basics to Black Belt)

Drawing from bruce lee's own writings, teachings, and philosophy, this book explores the essence of jeet kune do as more than just a fighting style—it's a way of life. Readers will discover the core principles of simplicity, directness, and adaptability that form the foundation of jeet kune do, and how these principles can be applied not only in combat but in all aspects of life.From mastering the basic techniques of striking, blocking, and footwork to honing advanced skills through training drills and sparring, this book provides practical instruction and guidance for students at every level. Readers will learn how to cultivate physical attributes such as speed, power, and agility, as well as mental attributes such as focus, awareness, and resilience.From this book, you will:•Learn the fundamentals of this korean martial art•Learn about the taekwondo belt system and what to expect during grading•Master the fundamental movements in taekwondo•Discover the connection between meditation and taekwondo•Learn the various stretching techniques that will help you on this journey•Master the 24 essential patterns in taekwondo•Master the 5 tenets of taekwondoIt is not uncommon for a culture to create intricate mythologies around its combat arts champions, but those celebrity fighters who have produced enough tangible accomplishments to merit such adulation are generally limited to a few in each generation. In the second half of the 20th century, boxer muhammad ali commanded such reverence, and in the martial arts, two stars have primarily reestablished the entire combat genre for the international movie-going population.