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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. How many diseases does Lee propose as desires that are attachments?

2. What does Lee instruct fighters to use to coordinate closing and opening distances?

3. What types of fighters does Lee describe who consider the why, how, and when of each successive encounter?

4. Lee says that the key element of Jeet Kune Do is its _____ that permits it to have all technique.

5. Which Jeet Kune Do move drops the body forward from the waist under swings and hooks to the head?

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

3. How does rhythm prepare the fighter in Jeet Kune Do?

4. How does rolling minimize the fighter's punch?

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

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

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

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

9. How does an empty mind help a fighter?

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

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

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

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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