Bruce Lee's Fighting Method by Lee, Bruce; Uyehara, M - 1980

Burbank, California: Ohara Publications, Incorporated, 1980. 448 Pages Indexed. Brown leatherette boards with gold lettering. No defects noted. Interior text and illustration pages are flawless. Long before mixed martial arts became a worldwide phenomenon and Ultimate Fighting became a household name, Bruce Lee created jeet kune do, a realistic combat hybrid that incorporated the most useful elements of kung fu, boxing, and fencing. Here the legendary fighter demonstrates the most effective methods for retaliating against surprise attacks, grabs, chokes, multiple attackers, and armed assailants. Because Lee believed that the best defence is the most simple and effective, his no-nonsense counters include eye gouges, groin kicks, head stomps, and other techniques that aren't taught in most studios.This first volume in Bruce Lee's Fighting Method contains detailed illustrations and vintage photos capturing Lee in his prime. The essential series, compiled and organized by his close friend, Mito Uyehara, is the perfect companion to Bruce Lee's classic text, Tao of Jeet Kune Do. The Bruce Lee's Fighting Method series is an integral part of the Bruce Lee canon and a necessary addition for collectors and martial arts enthusiasts alike. Contents in 23 Chapters: The Fighting Man Exercise, The On-Guard Position, Footwork, Power Training, Speed Training, Skill in Movement, Skill in Hand Techniques, Skill in Kicking, Parrying, Targets, Sparring, Hand Techniques for Offense A, Hand Techniques for Offense B, Attacks with Kicks, Defense and Counter, Attributes and Tactics, Defense Against Surprise Attack, Defense Against An Unarmed Assailant, Defense Against Grabbing, Defense Against Choke Holds and Hugs, Self-Defense Against An Armed Assailant, Defense Against Multiple Assailants, and Defense From A Vulnerable Position.. Third Printing. Hard Back. As New/No Dust Jacket. 7 1/4" x 9 1/4".