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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lee teaches that in Jeet Kune Do, combat is a matter of _____.

2. What move does Lee teach for forcing the opponent to move to avoid an apparent attack?

3. Lee states that most offensive action is _____, following a _____ or countering an opponent attack.

4. What follows with the fighter lunging?

5. Lee believes one should keep his mind in a state of _____ so the freedom of action is never _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What techniques are described in Chapter 7 that help fighters prepare for effective attacks?

2. Based on the teachings in Chapter 6, what do you think is the best strategy for getting an opponent off balance?

3. How does an empty mind help a fighter?

4. Lee died before a full and detailed explanation of attacks could be provided. Do you think the editors completed Chapter 7 successfully, or might there be important details missing?

5. What might a fight look like where two fighters have different fighting measures?

6. What makes a good feint in Jeet Kune Do threatening?

7. What type of pressure does Lee imply is used in envelopment?

8. What does Lee mean by the term, "milling on the retreat?"

9. What state of mind should one have when assuming the fighting stance?

10. Describe Lee's concept of the circle with no circumference.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jeet Kune Do offers a path to self-knowledge. How does Jeet Kune Do help one cultivate self-knowledge? What are some other ways people can attain self-knowledge, besides studying a martial art?

Essay Topic 2

What do you consider to be Lee's most valuable teaching in "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do?" Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Lee embraces the Zen concept of enlightenment. What does it mean to be enlightened? How can achieving this state help a fighter?

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