The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Art ( .9780804831109

The Tao of Gung Fu reveals Bruce Lee's thoughtful analysis of the tapestry of Chinese martial arts\u2014offering glimpses into the varied styles and his commentary on these arts. Lee's intense curiosity led him to accumulate this knowledge and expose the limitations of strict adherence to tradition, which inspired him to develop his cosmopolitan \""way of no way.\"" The Tao of Gung Fu includes insights into various Chinese martial arts and training methodologies, sketches of martial arts techniques, Lee's personal scrapbook of his famous thesis, \""The Tao of Gung Fu.\"" Witness Lee's personal cultivation of excellence in martial arts. His application of philosophy to physical movements epitomizes the unification of mind and body\u2014a genuine way of living for the martial artist. Chapters include: What is Gung Fu?\u2014An Introduction to Chinese Gung Fu, On Yin and Yang, and Bridging the Gap of Yin and Yang Some Techniques of Gung Fu\u2014The Fundamentals of Gung Fu, The Basic Striking.