{"product_id":"9781462907366","title":"Straight Lead: The Core of Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"The straight punch is the core of Jeet Kune Do.\"—Bruce Lee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe straight lead was a key element in Bruce Lee's development of his own personal style. It was designed to be uncomplicated, economical, and brutally effective but is not as simple as it might seem. Bruce Lee once described it the most difficult move in the Jeet Kune Do arsenal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLee developed JKD as a response to the shortcomings he found in traditional martial arts, but it also includes elements of Western combat systems that he found effective. It incorporates contributions ranging from Jack Dempsey's approach to boxing to the fencing style of Aldo Nadi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Straight Lead: The Core of Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do\u003c\/i\u003e, author Teri Tom describes the development of the straight punch in Western martial arts and describes Bruce Lee's refinement of the technique. It also offers a thorough instruction in the complexity and power of the move—showing martial artists of any discipline how to incorporate this devastating attack into their repertoire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith forewords by Shannon Lee Keasler and Ted Wong, chapters include:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Brief History of Straight Punching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of Jeet Kune Do's Straight Lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanics of the Straight Lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Straight Lead? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariations of the Straight Punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do is Not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to the Source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Interview with Ted Wong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159032381680,"sku":"9781462907366","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462907366_p0.jpg?v=1763679978","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462907366","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}