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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. What may be used to anticipate and intercept the final line of attack if an opponent is making an attack?

2. Muscle _____ on both sides of a _____ change in movement.

3. In what year was Jeet Kune Do published?

4. What object does Lee recommend using to practice accuracy with?

5. Lee feels that concentration and vigilance must be _____ to attack with the right timing.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lee instruct that a lead hook be used carefully?

2. Who helped Lee in the writing and publication of his book?

3. What do you imagine a "poker body" might look and feel like?

4. Name one of Lee's timing exercises that a fighter can practice.

5. Choose one of the types of speed that Lee outlines. Why do you think this type of speed is desirable for the Jeet Kune Do artist?

6. Why does Lee say body feel important to develop in kicking?

7. Do fighters in Jeet Kune Do need to be the same height and weight?

8. What is the benefit of determining cadence?

9. When is reaction time longer?

10. Why does Lee call Western boxing over-daring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you agree with Lee's claim that Western boxing is overbearing and Eastern martial arts are overprotective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Jeet Kune Do include chokes and foul tactics, such as skin pinching? Do you feel these tactics should be allowed in any martial art or sport? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why is strength from weight training alone inadequate? How does Lee propose one develop physical strength? How does one develop spiritual strength?

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