Nicholas Hobbes tackles the sports-related questions that thousands of people have debated in front of the TV and in the pub, but for which they have never found a definitive answer. These include: Why do female tennis players grunt? Are English footballers really thicker than foreign players? Why d[...]
Edited by Bruce Lee and featuring jeet kune do legend Ted Wong, this book introduces the reader to the sil lim tao form, the immovable-elbow and centerline theories, chi sao (sticky hands), trapping, and much more. Wing Chun Kung-Fu continues to set the standard for martial arts instructional books,[...]
Originally published in 1963, this book includes personal testimonies regarding the author and his art from James Y Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and jujutsu icon Wally Jay. Through hand-drawn diagrams and captioned photo sequences, Lee's text comes to life as he demonstrates a variety of training e[...]
Tracing Bruce Lee's path from wing chun student to jeet kune do founder, this biography chronicles Lee's physical journey--from Hong Kong to Seattle to Oakland to Los Angeles and back again to Hong Kong--as well as his voyage of self-discovery and actualization. The book draws on numerous conversati[...]
'At last, Bruce Lee has the powerful biography he deserves... It will thrill Lee's fans and fascinate the unfamiliar' - Jonathan Eig, author of Ali: A Life and Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig'Meticulously researched' - Jimmy McDonough, author of Shakey: Neil Young's Biography and Soul[...]
(Applause Books). When you hear the name "Bruce Lee," no matter what you know about the man behind the legend, you instantly think of confidence, power, grace, style, and cool. He was more than just an action star: he embodied speed, strength, and charisma. He had an energy that ignited and inspired[...]
The most authoritative biography--featuring dozens of rarely seen photographs--of film legend Bruce Lee, who made martial arts a global phenomenon, bridged the divide between Eastern and Western cultures, and smashed long-held stereotypes of Asians and Asian-Americans. Forty-five years after Bruce L[...]
Expanding upon the book series Bruce Lee's Fighting Method , this jeet kune do video covers the first two volumes of the series, with topics including warm-ups, basic exercises, on-guard position, footwork, power/speed training and self-defense.[...]
"Don't think - Feel "
This is the wisdom that Bruce Lee impelled his students to follow. Even 30 years after his death, Bruce Lee remains a legend the world over. His writings and biographies continue to sell and his millions of fans worldwide are always eager for new and interesting information[...]
In this booklet, I have started with my scientific explanations of the mystical interpretation of the Ji form of tai chi power by a famous tai chi master, Master Wang Pui-sheng. Many people are impressed with tai chi masters' demonstrations of using this form of power to push demonstration partners [...]
Bruce Lee is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language (ESL) or adult b[...]