In 1970, Bruce Lee suffered a back injury that confined him to bed. Rather than allowing this to slow his growth as a martial artist he read feverishly on Eastern philosophy and Western psychology, constructing his own views on the totality of combat and life. It was during this time that Lee wrote 7 volumes containing his thoughts, ideas, opionions, and research into the art of unarmed combat, and how it applies to everyday life.
This landmark book serves as a complete presentations of Bruce Lee's art of jeet kune do. The developement of his unique martial art form, its principles, core techniques, and lessons plans are presentet here in Lee's own words.