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The Warrior Within: The Philosophies of Bruce Lee Hardcover – December 6, 2016

by John Little (Author), Linda Lee Cadwell (Foreword)
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Inspire and educate yourself with this comprehensive guide to the tactful and legendary ways of renowned martial arts master, Bruce Lee!

During his lifetime, legendary martial artist Bruce Lee formulated a complex personal philosophy--a synthesis of Eastern and Western ideals--that extolled the virtues of knowledge and total mastery of one's self. However, most of his philosophical writings could be found only within the personal library of the Bruce Lee estate--until now. The Warrior Within is the most comprehensive volume of these teachings, meant to help you apply Lee's philosophies to your own life. This unique guide reveals such life-affirming secrets as:

Seeing the totality of life and putting things into perspective

Understanding the concept of Yin and Yang

Defeating adversity by adapting to circumstances

Tapping into inner spiritual forces to help shape the future

With a foreword by his wife, Linda Lee Cadwell and photographs and other memorabilia from Bruce Lee's short but celebrated life, The Warrior Within is an engrossing and easy-to-understand guide to the little-explored world of Bruce Lee.

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    NTC SPORTS/FITNESS
  2. Print length
    216 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Chartwell Books
  5. Publication date
    December 6, 2016
  6. Dimensions
    7.25 x 0.88 x 10 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0785834443
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0785834441
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John Little has been identified as "one of the foremost authorities on Bruce Lee in the world" by Black Belt magazine. He edited a three-volume series for the Bruce Lee estate and has written articles for several publications, including Men's Fitness, Official Karate, and Inside Kung Fu. Little is uniquely suited to the task of relating the philosophy of Bruce Lee and his approach to life. He has a degree in philosophy from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is the author of two books on health and fitness (having spent over fifteen years as a writer for several fitness magazines), and is himself a student of Lee's art of Jeet Kune Do.

Selected by the Bruce Lee estate, Little is the only person who has ever been authorized to review the entirety of Lee's personal notes, sketches, and reading annotations and to edit books on the subject of Lee's martial art and its far-reaching philosophical underpinnings. Little's keen awareness of the subtleties of both Eastern and Western philosophy coupled with a respect for the preservation of the essence of Lee's words and meaning give this book an integrity that is all too rare.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chartwell Books; Illustrated edition (December 6, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785834443
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785834441
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.77 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.88 x 10 inches
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John Little is uniquely suited to the task of relating the philosophy of Bruce Lee and his approach to life. Little has a degree in philosophy from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is the author of two books on health and fitness (having spent over fifteen years as a writer for several fitness magazines), and is himself a student of Lee's art of jeet kune do.

Selected by the Bruce Lee estate, Little is the only person who has ever been authorized to review the entirety of Lee's personal notes, sketches, and reading annotations and to edit books on the subject of Lee's martial art and its far-reaching philosophical underpinnings. Little's keen awareness of the subtleties of both Eastern and Western philosophy coupled with a respect for the preservation of the essence of Lee's words and meaning give this book an integrity that is all too rare.

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Bruce Lee was THE master. One of the greatest pure athletes of his generation, he was dedicated to his craft. He was the first to open the door for the practice/study of martial arts to the western world. Once you begin reading you will find it difficult to put down.
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Joseph J. Truncale
5.0 out of 5 stars Fans of Bruce Lee will find this to be an interesting and thoughtful book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021
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As someone who has been involved in numerous martial arts (Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-Do, Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Krav Maga, MMA, Hanbo-Jutsu, Tanto-Jutsu, Kenjutsu, and Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics) for the last 7 decades I am quite familiar with the legendary Bruce Lee and the fighting method he developed called Jeet Kune Do (Way of the intercepting Fist).

Even though I have read most of the books and articles by Bruce Lee over the years, but I had not read this 201 page soft cover book (The Warrior Within: The Philosophies of Bruce Lee to better understand the world around you and achieve a rewarding life by John Little) and when I saw it on Amazon for a bargain price I sent for it.

I am also a student of Asian and warrior philosophy and much of the material in this book concerning Zen, Taoism and Bushido (way of the warrior) was a pleasant review for me; nevertheless, this book had some interesting and informative insights into Bruce’s life and family.

This wonderful book is organized into three parts as it explains the deeper aspects of Bruce’s philosophical insights of how he looked as fighting and life in general. The first part (Seeing the totality) covers the true meaning of Gung Fu, emptying your cup, the ways of the world, on Yin/Yang, and running water. The second part focuses on (defeating adversity) bending to survive, relationships, racism, challenges and stress release. The final part (the warrior within) deals with Jeet Kune Do-the Quantum perspective, you are it, the art of fighting without fighting, lessons from a master’s son, signposts, the films of Bruce Lee, and in your own process. The appendixes section also contains important and interesting information you should read.

In conclusion, this is a must read for anyone interested into the deeper philosophical foundations of Jeet Kune Do and living “the way of the warrior.”
Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Training alone in Combatives and Self-Defense).
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Frances C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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I can see why this book is popular amongst martial artists. Although I’m not a martial artist myself, this book helped me discover more about myself and how I can apply philosophical concepts to my everyday life. Definitely worth reading!
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Ibishead
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific! But There Are Prerequisites
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2012
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There is no doubt in my mind that this book will make you see things differently, whoever you are. It may help you more, however, if you have already been exposed to the teachings of the East, whether it is Buddhism, or Hinduism, or any practice which involves controlling and quieting your mind. A beginner will not benefit from the exercises of an advanced practioner in any discipline; this is especially true when it comes to understanding the ways of the universe.

This book is worth the read in any case because you will learn regardless of your previous background. You may not, however, be able to assimilate some of the core messages and will regard them as spiritual mumbo jumbo if you've never read anything about the topic. I know that if I'd read this book a year ago, I wouldn't have understood many of the key points, but because I've spent the better part of the past year involved in Eastern teachings, I've understood Bruce Lee's message much more profoundly.

I started with The Power of Now, but it made me a passive egg plant which no longer had any ambitions because I was convinced that being here and now was the only way to live. Note that I'm not dissing the book. It did open my eyes to many things, but you shouldn't stop anywhere, and certainly not at the Power of Now because there is much more to life than the author seems to think there is. I kept searching until I was content with the answers I found (Edit- months later: you'll be surprised how often you'll find yourself discovering new paradigms when you flow in harmony with the universe around you. What you are content with at one point may seem antiquated at another), but you should never stop trying to improve yourself, so I'm going to carry on doing what I do until my time on planet Earth ends. This must be the case with you if you wish to have a wonderful life. Continuous self improvement is one of Bruce Lee's core messages, one that separates his philosophy from many of the ancient Eastern teachings from which his mindset is derived. I will leave you with a quote of his:

"If you always put limits on what you can do, physical or anything else, it'll spread over into the rest of your life. It'll spread into your work, into your morality, into your entire being. There are no limits. There are plateaus, but you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. If it kills you, it kills you. A man must constantly exceed his level."
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Mr. Phoenix
5.0 out of 5 stars Truthful and Dearly Enriching
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2012
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The motive why I ordered Bruce Lee's "The Warrior Within" is because my perception of life is relevant to his perception as I have learned. I was overwhelmingly astonished that many notions and thoughts I had Bruce Lee also had and further emphasized them into his life philosophy. Afterwards, I was granted confirmation knowing that I am on the course. Also, I was raised on Bruce Lee's film and decided to know more about him as a human being outside of his stardom. Bruce Lee is my admirer and after reading "The Warrior Within" I learned much about Bruce Lee and discovered more about myself. My perception of life has broadened and my understanding has enhanced on how life is and could be. Bruce Lee taught me how not to question or analyze nature and happiness. Doing so otherwise will cause an unbalance. There is no need for me to fret anymore because life simply IS. As long as I float like a leaf when the wind blows rather than standing firm and going against the grain of things, I shall be formless and shapeless like water. At the same time, pliable and creating circumstances.:):)
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marlon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2020
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Nicely nerated.
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Orazio
5.0 out of 5 stars Buon libro in lingua inglese
Reviewed in Italy on July 2, 2020
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Acquistato per fare un regalo, risulta essere apprezzato (in lingua inglese)
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Vidyaloganathan
4.0 out of 5 stars A best book I have read
Reviewed in India on March 7, 2020
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The content of the book is amazing but the books cover is damaged
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't listen to the poor reviews:
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2016
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Please ignore the one star reviews of this book as it seems they were motivated by cognitive dissonance and a lack of interest. It is not a "violent" book, I have no idea where they are getting this impression. I totally understand why a Western philosopher may be offended as it's views are from an Eastern perspective (the only useful one). Also in response to these reviews: This book is not plagiarised from the work of Jiddu Krishnamurti - Bruce Lee was merely inspired by his work amongst many other thinkers, as we all are. It's a very well written book with short, straight-to-the-point chapters with powerful insights to the mind of Bruce Lee, a handful of other thinkers including Alan Watts and, of course, the auther himself.
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Second to NUN
5.0 out of 5 stars Bruce Leeのすばらしさ
Reviewed in Japan on March 28, 2007
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単にアクション映画の人気俳優ではなく、肉体的にも精神的にも道を究めようとし、極めつつあった彼の素晴らしさがよくわかる一冊です。

彼のファンなら必読です。
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