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

2. How does Lee distinguish the parry from a block?

3. What parts of the body does Lee refer to in his instructions for slipping?

4. Lee explains that the ______ starts an offensive maneuver as a feint to build up an opening with foot movement.

5. A _____ snaps the body from a straight lead to miss an opponent blow.

Short Essay Questions

1. Lee describes the speed of a simple attack as both "smooth and explosive." How might it be possible to achieve this state?

2. How does a feint force hesitation while closing the distance?

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

4. Why are direct attacks rare in Jeet Kune Do?

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

6. What happens to previous learning while training in Jeet Kune Do?

7. How does an empty mind help a fighter?

8. Attack on preparation stops an opponent before the plan is matured. Does this attack requires physical training, mental training or both?

9. Why does Lee feel that Jeet Kune Do is not just a technique?

10. Why does Lee recommend making economical moves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How can a martial art that uses very specific movements be considered simple? Which of Lee's teachings do you find most simple? Which of his teachings could be applied to the world outside of martial arts?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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