Its Concepts and Philosophies (Jeet Kune Do) [Paperback]

Paul Vunak (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Unique Publications (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 086568149X
• ISBN-13: 978-0865681491
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,005,316 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very through and real look at true JKD, February 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Its Concepts and Philosophies (Jeet Kune Do) (Paperback)

For anyone wanting to study JKD this book is a must. The book discloses every aspect of true street fighting and explains that a person can loose a fight due to being unfamiliar with the range they are in. Vunak addresses this problem that Lee came up with a solution for, familiariaze yourself with all of the four fighting ranges. There are many people studying JKD but do not add the elements of GRACIE JIU JITSU or KALI to it and thus are missing out on the evolutionary process that Lee had ment to be as a means of growth, Vunak does not forget these arts in his personal training. As a student of Vunaks and a certified instructor under him, I can tell you his lessons are even more insightful and dynamic than his book already is. I have trained in various GRACIE JIU JITSU and BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU academys and Vunak addresses ground fighting prehaps even more effectively than they do. The only downfall to his book is that he leaves out the ground fighting range that he stresses in private training. He is a true martial artists and some one who is honest with himself and his students about the realities of street fighting. This book is a for real.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vunak's book excellent reading on JKD, November 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Its Concepts and Philosophies (Jeet Kune Do) (Paperback)

I read Mr. Vunak's book some time ago while training with a good friend who is a student of JKD. He lent me a copy of this book and it was quite a surprise to see the depth of the JKD philosophy it extolled. Mr. Vunak's points re: the psychological aspects of both fighting and training are excellent material for any MA regardless of style. I have not felt a great need to refer back to it, and Mr. Vunak can come across a bit elitist at times, but it did make an impression on me because it was well written and would be a fine gift for any MAist. VERY GOOD READING!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all serious martial artists., May 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Its Concepts and Philosophies (Jeet Kune Do) (Paperback)

I have purchased several of Mr. Vunaks video tapes which were very helpful to my training, this book is a fantastic companion to them. Although it does show some techniques at the end, I feel this books true value is as a guide as you progress to create your own version of JKD. The subjects and ideas he discusses are great brain food for thought. If you are a martial artist who is perfectly happy with your style and it's shortcomings,(which ALL "systems" have)then don't buy this book. If your looking to fix those shortcomings, buy this book A.S.A.P.