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Teri Tom, one of Ted Wong’s top students, is the author of a must have JKD book, “The Straight Lead.” Unfortunately, it's been out of print for several years now. Well, great news...it's back in print and the new and updated version is available now (link below).
Why do we think it's the best JKD book ever written? That excludes, of course, Bruce Lee's own "Fighting Method" series. But Teri's book excels in detailing the core of the system. In an age of confusion, Teri brings needed clarity by showing us the history of the straight lead, why it's essential to JKD, and the associated mechanics that make it possible. Sure, we should absolutely add our own things due to our experiences, attributes and so on. But we must do that on a foundation. This is it! Unless we understand that the straight lead isn't just "another version of the jab" we end up with a hodgepodge system and when problems arise as they always do, we won't have the mechanics or knowledge to correct them. Thus, we'll add to the system. That's how simplicity dies.
Here at Greenville Academy of Martial Arts (in Greenville, South Carolina), this is the foundation of how we teach Jeet Kune Do too. It's the core. It's one punch, yes, but also the ready-position and footwork that support it too. It's a package deal we must understand and Teri's book is perfect in providing this for us. Nothing is more important than the fundamentals of the stance, straight hitting, proper alignment, footwork, and, indeed, the straight lead punch. Other things come in to play, yes, but only in this context. That's why for years we've had this book as required reading for our advanced students and teachers at Greenville Academy and within our larger organization of Cornerstone Jeet Kune Do. If you never had a chance to train with Ted Wong as Teri did, this is the next best thing. And now the book is back!! Get your copy now. You won't regret it.
Lastly, don’t be confused by all the "have no way as way" debating. We must understand how that's applied. Dropping the context of it has caused a mess. Physics gets a say in the whole “what is JKD” debate. Too many people dabble just enough in philosophy to make a mess of things. Teri cuts through all of that by showing you the true foundation of the system so that you have a clear understanding of Jeet Kune Do and self-defense. Get your copy here:
https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Lead-Core-Bruce-Lees/dp/1890085324
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