Dan inosanto has over 30 years experience in the martial arts and is a world authority in jun fan gung fujeet kune do concepts and filipino martial arts sifu dan was originally introduced into the martial arts at the age of ten. Dan inosanto project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The filipino martial arts as taught by dan inosanto by dan. There she was exposed to jeet kune dothe martial art and philosophy. Filipino martial arts as taught by dan inosanto by dan inosanto isbn 0938676016 absorb what is useful jeet kune do guidebook vol 2 by dan inosanto isbn 0. Dan inosantos wife paula inosanto was responsible for. Balicki began training in the martial arts in the late 1960s, and in.
However, im still not sure which one is a better starting point. Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it. The arrows represent the constant interplay of the complements of yin and yang. This followup book to jun fan gung fuseeking the path of jeet kune do expands on the first volume and includes many of the aspects that were important to bruce lee. Legacy jeet kune do is led by sifu peter nguyen who is the only teacher of the art certified by. Jeet kune do, which was invented by lee and taught by inosanto, is often credited with paving the way for modern mma. Nowadays he teaches the art and philosophy of jeet kune do, filipino martial arts, shoot wrestling, brazilian jiu jitsu, eskrima, muay thai, silat, mixed martial arts and other arts at his marina del rey. Lee founded the system on july 9, 1967, referring to it as nonclassical, suggesting that it is a. In this book, jerry beasley, who has trained extensively with lewis and dedicated years to the practice and study of. Jeet kune do masters vol1 sifuguro dan inosanto and sifu steve grody duration. Unlike many other martial arts, there are neither a series of rules nor a classification of techniques which constitute a distinct jeet kune do jkd method of fighting. Her fathers sister, asian american actress, lilia inosanto also known as lona.
Uyehara, he expresses that tao of jeet kune do is meant to complement this book. Diana lee inosanto on life, kung fu, daughter of dan inosanto her husband is ron balicki and uncle bruce lee. Featuring an introduction by linda lee, this is essential reading for any practitioner. Wong became lees sparring partner and close friend. Tao of jeet kune do is a book expressing bruce lees martial arts philosophy and viewpoints, published posthumously after bruce lees death in 1973. On 6 december 1995 he married diana lee inosanto, daughter of dan inosanto. Bruce lees protege dan inosanto remembers his humility amid. The following seminars have been rescheduled evansville, indiana april 4. The project for this book began in 1970 when bruce lee suffered a back. Her name is diana lee inosanto, and in addition to being a skilled martial artist and a member of. The final symbol that represents jeet kune do and bruce lees approach to life is a full yin yang symbol surrounded by arrows. Guro dan inosanto has over 40 years experience in the martial arts and is a world authority in jeet kune do and filipino m artial a rts guro dan was originally introduced into the martial arts at the age of ten. Jeet kune do jkd is the name bruce lee gave to his combat philosophy in 1967. Dan inosanto teaches the art and philosophy of jeet kune do, filipino martial arts, shoot wrestling, brazilian jiu jitsu, muay thai, silat, mixed martial arts and other arts at his marina del rey, california school, the inosanto academy of martial arts.
In the introduction section of the second one by m. Jeet kune do is a philosophy of martial arts drawing from different disciplines. Paula inosanto destroyed inosanto imb academy friendship. She is also the goddaughter of global icon, the late bruce lee. Jeet kune do jkd london bruce lee jeet kune do part 11. Authorized and certified by bruce lee himself to teach jeet kune do jkd. This is a segment from ron balickis jun fan jeet kune do series. Dan was such close friends to the late bruce lee, that in honor of his friend.
Ron balicki and diana lee inosanto jeet kune do jkd split entries. With the collaboration of lees daughter, shannon, and bruce lee enterprises, this new edition is expanded, updated, and remastered, covering topics such as zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. He was also present to see lee train other martial artists, including karate champion joe lewis and basketball star kareem abduljabbar. Diana lee inosanto on life, kung fu, daughter of dan. The name of the book is bruce lee, jeet kune do, and neutronics. I used to train at a gym, the owner of the gym claim to fame was training kali under dan inosanto, apparently he was dating dans daughter at the time. We continue to keep you all in our prayers and hope to see you at the inosanto academy of martial arts, when we are safely allowed to reopen. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. This one of the first books on jkd i bought back around 96 when i started training, and the first that really fit the material we trained in class. Wong was one of only a few people to receive rank in the art of jeet kune do by bruce lee. Growing up surrounded by the martial arts world, she studied many forms including jeet kune do and filipino martial arts which she learned from her father, dan inosanto and his instructors under him, dan inosanto is the worlds leading authority in jeet kune do. Bruce lees first martial art was wing chun and its influence is abundant in this video.
Diana lee inosanto is the daughter of martial artist dan inosanto and the. If you train in jeet kune do under the inosanto line this is a great reference book to have. Tao of jeet kune do quotes share book recommendations. Bruce lees protege, dan inosanto loved his first book so much, he asked kevin to write a 2nd volume. Jeet kune do the literal translation is way of the intercepting fist was conceived by bruce lee in 1967. Guro dan inosanto gives an awe inspiring demonstration of jeet kune dos trapping. Inosanto teaches the art and philosophy of jeet kune do, filipino martial arts, shoot wrestling, brazilian jiu jitsu, eskrima, muay thai, silat, mixed martial arts and other arts at his marina del rey, california school, the inosanto academy of martial arts.
This is where i got exposed to all the jkd stuff and everything that comes with it. Ron balicki has been personally taught and fully certified by dan inosanto the only person alive in the world certified by bruce lee to teach his art and philosophy of jun fan gung fu jeet kune do. Seeking the path of jeet kune do vol 2 foreword by dan inosanto a special note by taky kimura. It covers the fundamentals of jun fan gung fu and gives a solid foundation for exploring jeet kune do. Bruce lee was an iconic figure in martial arts who pioneered the concept of jeet kune do from his physical training, personal research, and formal education in philosophy at the university of washingtonseattle.
Johnson along with linda lee, dan inosanto and other students of bruce. Lees widow linda lee cadwell and their daughter shannon lee. Also included are candid interviews with dan and his daughter diana lee. Dan was such close friends to the late bruce lee, that in honor of his friend, he named his daughter, and first child, diana lee. December 7, 2015 in this video sifu dan inosanto discusses what is jeet kune do, being more wellrounded and finding your own jeet kune do. Noted filipinoamerican martial arts practitioner, who studied jeet kune do from fellow martial artist and actor bruce lee.
Dan inosanto jeet kune do techniques kali jeet kune do black belt. Diana lee inosanto is the daughter of legendary martial artist, dan inosanto and sue ann reveal. Diana lee inosanto is the daughter of the legendary martial artist and army veteran, dan inosanto and sue inosanto. Dan inosanto has 15 books on goodreads with 889 ratings. Written by al case, a martial artist with near fifty years experience in the martial arts, this book takes an outside viewpoint of bruce lee, and his martial art jeet kune do. There are pictures in here that have not been seen in other books. Jeet kune dos wing chun roots with guro dan inosanto. He acted in several motion pictures, including the big boss, enter the dragon, fists of fury, and way of the dragon.
The bruce lees fighting method series is an integral part of the bruce lee canon and a necessary addition for collectors and martial arts enthusiasts alike. I urge any true jeet kune do practitioner to get this book like i said before absolute gem. This exclusive collection features interviews with top masters who worked closely with bruce lee such as dan inosanto, larry hartsell and joe lewis along with a dynamic presentation of jeet kune do principles and techniques. Diana lee inosanto born may 29, 1966 is an american actress, producer, director, writer. Inosanto is an authority on jeet kune do and filipino martial arts including eskrima and silat. New training manual on bruce lee and jeet kune do free. Dan inosanto began training in martial arts at the age of 11 receiving instruction from his uncle who first taught him traditional okinawan karate and later also judo and jujutsu. The essential series, compiled and organized by his close friend, mito uyehara, is the perfect companion to bruce lees classic text, tao of jeet kune do. Inosanto is an authority on jeet kune do and filipino martial arts including eskrima and pencak silat. Daniel arca dan inosanto born july 24, 1936 is a filipinoamerican martial arts instructor who is best known as a training partner of bruce lee. Wong was present as lee developed jun fan gung fu into jeet kune do.