--- product_id: 9119801 title: "The Straight Lead: The Core of Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do" price: "7051762₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/9119801-the-straight-lead-the-core-of-bruce-lees-jun-fan store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Straight Lead: The Core of Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do **Price:** 7051762₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Straight Lead: The Core of Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do - **How much does it cost?** 7051762₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/9119801-the-straight-lead-the-core-of-bruce-lees-jun-fan) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "The straight punch is the core of Jeet Kune Do."—Bruce Lee The 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. Lee 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. In The Straight Lead: The Core of Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do , 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. With forewords by Shannon Lee Keasler and Ted Wong, chapters include: A Brief History of Straight Punching Evolution of Jeet Kune Do's Straight Lead The Stance Mechanics of the Straight Lead Footwork Why the Straight Lead? Application Speed Variations of the Straight Punch What Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do is Not Go to the Source An Interview with Ted Wong Review: Bruce's Lee's Ideas on Punching Fundamentals--Buy It and Read it Twice!! - Teri Tom is to be congratulated for writing a thought provoking and detailed book. Simply put, this is a book about punching, footwork, and much more. Punching or striking in any style is a fundamental skill. Teri's book is about the lost art of generating power in punches by punching in a straight line rather than generating power with a hooking motion. Punching with a straight lead also delivers the punch with minimal distance to travel, less telegraphing, greater speed, and more power especially when the shoulders do not overtake the body's center of gravity One of my favorite example of this is Bruce's 1 inch punch demonstration. Examine his feet, hips and shoulders as he demonstrates the 1 inch punch. If you pause the video between 0.18 and 0.19 you'll see his left knee straighten, but watch his shoulders not overtake his front foot. You can see it again at 0.37 on the video. […] (You fans of the 1 and 3 inch punch will also probably notice that his right heel comes off the floor after the punch is delivered.) Teri Tom exposed me to a side of Bruce Lee I didn't know. I have read that he studied Savate, Fencing, Boxing, etc. Teri Tom showed me how his study of Fencing and Boxing shows up in the way he taught his students to punch with their dominant arm. For example Bruce studied the writings of famous fencer Aldo Nadi as he was developing his ideas about stance and movement. He studied the way boxer Jack Dempsey delivered punches and read Dempsey's book Championship Fighting, Punching and Aggressive Defense. Dempsey's book explored in detail the question of generating power. Which delivers more power in a strike: a wildly thrown hook punch or a well-timed straight lead punch? Dempsey and Lee both favor the latter over the former for many reasons--not the least of which is that the hooking punches are easier to see. I knew that Bruce was eclectic in his habit to borrow strikes and techniques from different fighting styles. One has only to watch the opening scene from Enter the Dragon to see Bruce grappling 2-4 decades before MMA came into fashion. But Teri's book introduced me to a Bruce Lee that embraced elements of Western fighting as much as he shared elements of his own with us. I'm left with a Bruce Lee that incorporated Western styles of fighting into the ways he taught forms of fighting from the Far East. To do that, Bruce Lee had to continually grow in his study of fighting far beyond the limits of his own comfort zone. In my judgment that makes him an even greater teacher and example than before. I realize that I have again underestimated Bruce's contribution to Martial Arts and to Fighting. I am thankful to Teri for revealing that side of Bruce to us. Fighters of any style and skill level can benefit from good fundamental punching skills. Teri should be commended for reminding us of the importance of good basics especially in punching. Review: An interesting and informative book on Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do straight lead punch. - Over the years there has been a steady barrage of books published about Bruce Lee and his unique fighting system of Jeet Kune Do. As someone who was seriously involved in numerous martial and weapon arts (Karate-Do, Judo, Jujitsu, American Combatives, Krav Maga, Kenjutsu, Wakizashi-jutsu, Kobudo, Law Enforcement defensive tactics, PR-24 Police Baton and straight baton) for more than 50 years I have always admired Bruce Lee and read everything I could find on him and his fighting art of Jeet Kune Do. One book on Jeet Kune Do I had not read until recently is The Straight Lead: The core of Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do by Teri Tom. Having read countless books and articles on Jeet Kune Do, even being shown some basics of the fighting art from a student of Jeet Kune Do I thought I was fairly knowledgeable on this system; however, reading this book really enlightened me on the simple yet complex at the same time Jeet Kune Do’s straight lead punch/strike. Many people assume that because Jeet Kune Do is known for its simple and direct strikes it is an easy art to master. This wonderful book is a book that explains that there are numerous details and coordination involved in performing Jeet Kune Do’s straight lead punch/strike. This book also explores some of the outright lies and misconceptions surrounding the development of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee. The author, Teri Tom criticizes and pulls the rug out of some of the many myths which I also believed before reading this book. Since I am limited by several medical issues and age, I could only practice the straight lead technique in my pool and I found it to be a very challenging technique when putting all the details together in training. If you are seeking a realistic and authentic Jeet Kune Do lesson this is a must book to have in your personal library. It is a fantastic read. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical principles of the most effective Combatives systems). ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,949,827 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #525 in Boxing (Books) #2,261 in Sports Training (Books) #3,478 in Martial Arts (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 144 Reviews | ## Images ![The Straight Lead: The Core of Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jUE+WgNFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bruce's Lee's Ideas on Punching Fundamentals--Buy It and Read it Twice!! *by D***E on December 17, 2010* Teri Tom is to be congratulated for writing a thought provoking and detailed book. Simply put, this is a book about punching, footwork, and much more. Punching or striking in any style is a fundamental skill. Teri's book is about the lost art of generating power in punches by punching in a straight line rather than generating power with a hooking motion. Punching with a straight lead also delivers the punch with minimal distance to travel, less telegraphing, greater speed, and more power especially when the shoulders do not overtake the body's center of gravity One of my favorite example of this is Bruce's 1 inch punch demonstration. Examine his feet, hips and shoulders as he demonstrates the 1 inch punch. If you pause the video between 0.18 and 0.19 you'll see his left knee straighten, but watch his shoulders not overtake his front foot. You can see it again at 0.37 on the video. […] (You fans of the 1 and 3 inch punch will also probably notice that his right heel comes off the floor after the punch is delivered.) Teri Tom exposed me to a side of Bruce Lee I didn't know. I have read that he studied Savate, Fencing, Boxing, etc. Teri Tom showed me how his study of Fencing and Boxing shows up in the way he taught his students to punch with their dominant arm. For example Bruce studied the writings of famous fencer Aldo Nadi as he was developing his ideas about stance and movement. He studied the way boxer Jack Dempsey delivered punches and read Dempsey's book Championship Fighting, Punching and Aggressive Defense. Dempsey's book explored in detail the question of generating power. Which delivers more power in a strike: a wildly thrown hook punch or a well-timed straight lead punch? Dempsey and Lee both favor the latter over the former for many reasons--not the least of which is that the hooking punches are easier to see. I knew that Bruce was eclectic in his habit to borrow strikes and techniques from different fighting styles. One has only to watch the opening scene from Enter the Dragon to see Bruce grappling 2-4 decades before MMA came into fashion. But Teri's book introduced me to a Bruce Lee that embraced elements of Western fighting as much as he shared elements of his own with us. I'm left with a Bruce Lee that incorporated Western styles of fighting into the ways he taught forms of fighting from the Far East. To do that, Bruce Lee had to continually grow in his study of fighting far beyond the limits of his own comfort zone. In my judgment that makes him an even greater teacher and example than before. I realize that I have again underestimated Bruce's contribution to Martial Arts and to Fighting. I am thankful to Teri for revealing that side of Bruce to us. Fighters of any style and skill level can benefit from good fundamental punching skills. Teri should be commended for reminding us of the importance of good basics especially in punching. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting and informative book on Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do straight lead punch. *by J***E on March 29, 2019* Over the years there has been a steady barrage of books published about Bruce Lee and his unique fighting system of Jeet Kune Do. As someone who was seriously involved in numerous martial and weapon arts (Karate-Do, Judo, Jujitsu, American Combatives, Krav Maga, Kenjutsu, Wakizashi-jutsu, Kobudo, Law Enforcement defensive tactics, PR-24 Police Baton and straight baton) for more than 50 years I have always admired Bruce Lee and read everything I could find on him and his fighting art of Jeet Kune Do. One book on Jeet Kune Do I had not read until recently is The Straight Lead: The core of Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do by Teri Tom. Having read countless books and articles on Jeet Kune Do, even being shown some basics of the fighting art from a student of Jeet Kune Do I thought I was fairly knowledgeable on this system; however, reading this book really enlightened me on the simple yet complex at the same time Jeet Kune Do’s straight lead punch/strike. Many people assume that because Jeet Kune Do is known for its simple and direct strikes it is an easy art to master. This wonderful book is a book that explains that there are numerous details and coordination involved in performing Jeet Kune Do’s straight lead punch/strike. This book also explores some of the outright lies and misconceptions surrounding the development of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee. The author, Teri Tom criticizes and pulls the rug out of some of the many myths which I also believed before reading this book. Since I am limited by several medical issues and age, I could only practice the straight lead technique in my pool and I found it to be a very challenging technique when putting all the details together in training. If you are seeking a realistic and authentic Jeet Kune Do lesson this is a must book to have in your personal library. It is a fantastic read. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical principles of the most effective Combatives systems). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential for any student of JKD & Jun Fan Gung Fu *by G***S on April 27, 2024* I first purchased (from Amazon!) this around March 2007. I had been training JKD & Wing Chun around 8 years at that point. Both mainly in private lessons for a few years at that point & onwards to today. I had come across the Straight Lead in SiJo Lee’s writings and the writings of his students, as well as the excellently compiled books by John Little. However, I kept getting the Straight Lead either confused with a Jab or was just not getting it. And then Ms. Tom’s excellent book came out. It is extremely well-written and researched. With EXCELLENT footnotes. She breaks down the mechanics & principles flawlessly. It not only helped me understand the Straight Lead, but helped develop one that can rock a 100lb.-150lb. heavy bag. (Last I checked at least). After reading this and working on the mechanics, the Straight Lead went from something I rarely used, to a technique that is a go-to along with the Straight Blast whenever I am truly concerned in combat. Thank you again Ms. Tom for your excellent research & contributions to Jeet Kune Do and martial arts. 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