There is no mystery about my style. My movements are simple, direct and non-classical. The extraordinary part of it lies in its simplicity. Every movement in Jeet Kune-Do is being so of itself. There is nothing artificial about it. I always believe that the easy way is the right way. Jeet Kune-Do is simply the direct expression of one's feelings with the minimum of movements and energy. The closer to the true way of Kung Fu, the less wastage of expression there is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jeet Kune Do emphasizes simplicity and directness as the true way of expressing oneself without wastage.
- In plain terms
- The best style is simple and direct without extra movements.
- What can you take from it?
- Simplicity and directness are the truest forms of expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is truly essential in your style?
- How do you express yourself directly?
Another view
Complex styles may be necessary for certain specific situations or arts.
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