Chinese Gung Fu: the Philosophical Art of Self-Defense

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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Foreword by Linda Lee Cadwell; Dedication; Contents; About The Author by James Y. Lee; About The Author by Ed Parker; About The Author by Wally Jay; Introduction by Bruce Lee; Part 1 -- Chinese Martial Art; Several Important Pointers; Basic Gung Fu Stances; The Seven Stars; The Three Fronts; On Waist Training; On Leg Training; The Basic Theory Of Yin And Yang In The Art Of Gung Fu; Part 2 -- Chinese Gung Fu Techniques; Difference In Gung Fu Styles; Part 3 -- Additional Techniques; Introduction By Shannon Lee; Additional Pictures.;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 exercises and fighting techniques. Topics include basic gung fu stances, waist training, leg training, and the theory of yin and yang. The re-edition of Bruce Lee's original thoughts on kung fu offers martial arts enthusiasts and collectors exactly what they want: more Lee. Featuring digitally-enhanced photography, new pictures of Lee from a lost session and an original essay in Lee's handwriting, Chinese Gung Fu still maintains its position as a timeless work by one of martial art's greatest masters.