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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition | 
| Authors: Bruce Lee, M. Uyehara
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
List Price: $34.95
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 6719
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Complete
Pages: 450
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 0897501705
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780897501705
ASIN: 0897501705
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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Product Description
Vividly illustrating the techniques of a legendary innovator, this definitive examination explains how to survive attacks on the street, increase training awareness, and develop body movements. Originally compiled as a four-volume series, this revised edition breathes new life into a classic work with digitally-enhanced photography of jeet kune do founder Bruce Lee in his prime, a new chapter by former Lee student Ted Wong, and an introduction by Shannon Lee. This renowned compendium once again reclaims its place as an integral part of the Lee canon and a necessary addition for collectors and martial arts enthusiasts alike.
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Very Nice Restoration of a Four Volume Set of Classic Martial Arts Books! October 15, 2008
Shawn Kovacich (The Greatest Little City in the World)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Since I have previously written reviews on each of the four original paperback volumes, I am going to limit this review to the concept of putting all four paperback volumes into one hardback volume, rather than rehashing the contents of the book(s) since it is the same identical information in each version, although the hardback version has been nicely restored and improved, but more on that later.
I have to admit I was a bit apprehensive about getting this book since I already owned the four paperback books (Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 1: Self-Defense Techniques (Bruce Lee's Fighting Method), Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 2: Basic Training (Bruce Lee's Fighting Method), Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 3: Skill in Techniques (Bruce Lee's Fighting Method), and Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 4: Advanced Techniques (Bruce Lee's Fighting Method)) that were used to create this particular book, which encompasses all four paperback volumes into a single hardback volume.
However, after picking this book up and skimming through it I decided to purchase it. After getting home and sitting down to actually give it a more intense scrutiny, I realized that although I had the same exact information in my four old paperbacks that were contained in this single hardback, the publishers had done an outstanding job at restoring the photographs and improving the layout of text and photographs in such a way that it really showed a noticeable improvement in the information provided in this hardback version compared to the individual four paperback versions.
Now I know that you are asking yourself if you really need to get this book since you already have the four paperback versions. Same exact question I asked myself before I eventually purchased this book. If you would allow me a few moments, I would like to give you my reasons why you should purchase this book.
1. Due to the publishers taking a considerable amount of time to restore the photographs and improve the layout and text, this version actually makes it a bit easier to comprehend and retain the information provided within it. Trust me on this one, I actually pulled out my old paperback books and compared them to this one, and this one wins hands down.
2. The hardback version is quite a bit larger than the paperback versions and therefore, making the photographs themselves a bit larger which in turn makes the entire book a lot easier to read.
3. All four paperback volumes are now in one single hardback version which makes it not only more convenient to read, but also should make the book last a lot longer than its previous multiple paperback versions.
4. From a collectors standpoint, having the hardback version to reference frequently will save a lot of wear and tear on your original paperback copies.
If you would like to read my reviews of each of the original four paperback volumes, feel free to click on their respective links at the beginning of this review and then search for the reviews I have written on each one.
Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.
A Nice Collector's Book October 29, 2008
K.H.
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I remember buying these four volume paperback sets in the late 70's. Back then Bruce Lee was my favorite martial artists (with Bill Wallace and Benny Urquidez immediately following). I wanted to fight like Bruce, kia like Bruce, and be a hero like Bruce.
Well, I am not really going to critique this book as a martial arts instruction text, except to briefly note, that while at first glance it may appear to be a primer, there is more written material here then the average primer, which are often nothing more than picture books. Yet, there are some faults, but it must be remembered the time it was written and photographed (1966-1967). It was a huge step-up from Bruce's first book on Gung Fu. Here Bruce is concerned with the application of technique more then technique itself.
Essential topics like power and speed training are discussed (a way ahead of its time). Topics such as speed are re-addressed in other chapters, showing the synthesis of the material presented. Unlike most primers, many definitions of speed are presented and tactics are discussed.
The self-defense volume is the weakness. Some techniques are tried and true, but others are not. There is a forward from Bruce's daughter, Sharon Lee and an introduction by co-author and Black Belt Magazine founder, M. Uyehara.
Functionally, this book should outlast the paperback versions. The binding appears to be terrific. The hard cover should provide a sturdy book for use, travel, and overuse. Like Shawn has noted, the page sizes is larger than its paperback predecessors, making for larger print and photos, in addition to an all around better lay-out.
If you were or are a Bruce Lee fan, then get this book. If not, there is still much to appreciate and learn from and it fits well in any martial artist's library.
The Best Book Of All Time! November 17, 2008
Ed Solivan (Kissimmee, FL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is gotta be the best book of all time. It gives u all the tools you need to be the best martial artist u can be. I use to kick okay kind of slow and weak but after reading the kicking chapter. And read how to improve my kick it worked. Like I said it so simple to read and do. Bruce Lee You Are defenently the best ever. You are missed.
Fantastic book October 18, 2008
pastrymama
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my son, who is in the Marines and trains other Marines in martial arts. He said this is a great book and is very pleased to have it.
Every martialist should have it. October 23, 2008
jebandpooky
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you are a fan of Bruce Lee or want to better your self, this book is for you. I feel like I have my own private teacher when I read his books. His movies are great. But now that I have this book, for me personally I feel I have known Bruce Lee my whole life.
I'd also like to say that in my opinion, Cynthia Rothrock is Bruce Lee's female companion in the martial arts. I have never seen another on tv or in films that can move like she does. When it comes to martial artists, Bruce Lee and Cynthia Rothrock are my all time favorites.
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