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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. Lee states that _____ is filled with life, power, and love of all beings.

2. What does Bruce Lee call over-daring because it forbids illegal and unfair tactics?

3. Lee recommends a direct or indirect stop-hit to stop the opponent from ______ his attack.

4. What does Lee say is one of the most important skills of any proficiency in athletics?

5. Lee says that a Jeet Kune Do fighter confronts ______, not a ______ of form.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lee suggest a wooden doll has no ego?

2. What do you imagine a "poker body" might look and feel like?

3. What does Lee see as the purpose of his book?

4. How does Lee describe the "shortened lever" principle?

5. Why does Lee instruct that a lead hook be used carefully?

6. How might exercises that imitate moves used in the event be beneficial, as Lee claims?

7. What are some qualities of a Jeet Kune Do fighter?

8. How does Lee describe muscle tension working like a brake?

9. Why does Lee call Western boxing over-daring?

10. Why do different types of activities require different warm ups?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lee describes two types of fighters. One is mechanical. The other is intellectual.

Part 1) Describe a mechanical fighter during combat.

Part 2) Describe an intellectual fighter during combat.

Part 3) Explain which fighter has the advantage, if any. If there is no advantage, explain why.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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