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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. According to Lee, how are the psychic hindrances of man and surroundings eliminated?

2. What does Lee say fighters may develop to maintain the distance between them?

3. Which Jeet Kune Do technique moves the body with a blow, thereby nullifying its value?

4. What does Lee believe opens spiritual insight?

5. What attack occurs in the same line as the original action when the opponent retreats without a parry?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, Lee says that footwork is better than using arms to avoid kicks or blows. Why does he emphasize footwork?

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

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

4. How can a beat be used against an opponent who is fast and cannot be feinted?

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

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

7. 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?

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

9. Lee writes, "Effort should be applied to the work to be done as if nothing particular is happening. " Name an example from everyday life and how this principle might work.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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

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