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Chinatown Jeet Kune Do: Essential Elements of Bruce Lee's Martial Art | 
| Authors: Tim Tackett, Bob Bremer
Creator: Linda Lee Cadwell
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
Category: Book
List Price: $18.95
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 250944
Media: Paperback
Pages: 200
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0897501632
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780897501637
ASIN: 0897501632
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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Product Description
The basic structures and principles of Jeet Kune Do (JKD), the martial arts system developed by the iconic Bruce Lee, are revealed in this insightful handbook. Step-by-step lessons illustrate JKD’s two basic stances and demonstrate how to perform fundamental footwork, kicking, countering, and defensive moves. The most effective aspects of JKD are highlighted, as are some of its lesser-known tools and approaches. This invaluable manual is a must-have for JKD novices and trained experts alike.
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The fundamentals of JKD March 25, 2009
Joseph M Burtner (Kennesaw, Georgia)
"Chinatown Jeet Kune Do" was written by two of Bruce Lee's original students: Tim Tackett and Bob Bremer. By pooling their decades of knowledge in JKD, they have written a book that covers both basic and advanced principles. The book begins with the basics: stance, footwork, basic striking tools. About halfway through the book, we start getting into advanced principles, like the five ways of attack, JKD defense, and some specialized tools such as the leg obstruction. The chapter on trappling may be the best I've ever read on a realistic way to apply the Hand Immobilization Attack. While there are parts of this book that I have problems with, mostly the notion that trained grapplers and MMA fighters who are used to blocking punches or controlling their opponent's hands would not be able to defend against an eye gouge, I do believe that the majority of the principles found in this book can increase one's own understanding of Jeet Kune Do. Even for non-JKD practitioners, quite a lot can be learned, especially in the area of footwork, angles, and defense.
Great Book! October 6, 2008
E. Woodards (Gurnee, IL USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a TKD practitioner and former police officer who knows what works in real world applications. TKD is a fantastic art and I love it but just like all other martial arts that use forms and choreographed movements they are limited and not realistic. I always wanted to practice JKD because of it's fluidity and simplicity. This book is very concise and a easy read. The instructions are clear. I now combine my TKD experience with JKD and have never been happier as a martial artist. Well worth the money spent.
Another Great Jeet Kune Do Book! July 14, 2008
Lamar Davis (Birmingham, Alabama USA)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is easily one of the best books on Jeet Kune Do that I have ever owned! I have all of Tim Tackett's books, and once again, he has not let me down! He and co-author Bob Bremer have presented in this volume some of the most valuable information on Bruce Lee's martial art ever put into print! The book is very well done, with precise, in-depth text and clear, well sequenced photographs. As a Full Instructor of Jeet Kune Do, I will be referring to this book as a teaching aid for years to come, and it is already required reading for all of my students! My suggestion to you is ... BUY IT NOW!
Excellent JKD Book!! July 14, 2008
The Deville (New Jersey)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Chinatown Jeet Kune Do is a fantastic book well done. The WNG are the best when it comes to JKD. I am fortunate to have trained with Tim Tackett many times. He really knows his JKD and all his books and vids are great. Steve S. From NJ
Definitley the essentials July 5, 2008
Dwight Woods (Miami, Florida)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Tim Tackett has done it again!
For more than 20 years, we have been able to depend on him to "tell it like it is".
Now with his newest book, he and co-author Bob Bremer have not let us down.
Bruce Lee's art is based on simplicity, directness and effectiveness, and Tim and Bob's book is the epitome of this.
All meat,no fluff or filler!
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