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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 recommends a direct or indirect stop-hit to stop the opponent from ______ his attack.

2. Lee teaches that the ripening of an individual with his being is not possible without ______.

3. Who is the main author of the book?

4. What does Lee describe as dangerous in attack or defense?

5. What does increased tissue elasticity reduce?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Lee and the editor devote so much detail to the on-guard position and proper posture?

2. Why is a winning attitude important in Jeet Kune Do?

3. What happened in Bruce Lee's life that inspired the writing of "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do?"

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

5. What makes Jeet Kune Do a simple martial art?

6. Why might Lee recommend imagining simple moves to counter an attacking opponent?

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

8. Why does Lee mention tools of judo and ju-jitsu in Chapter 4?

9. What are some qualities of a Jeet Kune Do fighter?

10. Lee says that a proper spiritual attitude is maintained. What might happen if a fighter does not maintain their spiritual attitude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Jeet Kune Do? Compare and contrast it to other types of fighting or martial arts.

Essay Topic 2

Lee writes "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do" while he is on bed rest.

Part 1) Do you think he would have written this book if he had not been injured? Why or why not?

Part 2) What was his purpose in writing the book?

Part 3) How did Lee's wife, editor and friends help complete his work?

Essay Topic 3

Lee offers a detailed training regimen for Jeet Kune Do students in the text.

Part 1) How might one look at training so it becomes more than just doing a series of exercises?

Part 2) How do you think Lee devised his training plan?

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