功夫之王李小龙创立了截拳道,他的豪雄吸引了很多好莱坞明星,他们拜在他脚下,成了他的门徒。世人多以为李 小龙只是个大侠,不光在电影里面打倭人,打美国鬼子,还打意大利黑社会,而且在现实中也从不惧怕跟所有恶人 挥起老拳。
电影“精武门”剧照 - 左:李小龙(扮演陈真), 右:成龙(扮演日本武士)
其实,李小龙更倾心于精神世界的探索。他在大学里主修哲学,在文学和艺术的领域里也多有探索。纵观中国武林, 凡武学有造诣的开山大师无不从锻造自己的心灵开始。太极拳是张三丰,八卦掌是童海川,少林是达摩...
李小龙英年早逝,没给世人留下专著。但在他传世的武学笔记里却有很多发人深省的名言,如下面这些有关截拳道 精髓的韵语,读来还是那么新颖,令人耳目一新。细读时,发现它们不仅仅是技击的心得,更像是做人处世的原则。
Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune do was founded by Bruce Lee Because he felt the martial arts were too confined.
You can't fight in pattern he used to say Because an attack can be baffling and not refined.
Jeet Kune do was created by Bruce Lee To show us that an old art must transform.
Like the day turns to night and night to day The way of fighting must also reform.
Bruce Lee developed Jeet Kune Do But wished he didn't have a name for it!
Because the very words, Jeet Kune Do, Already indicate that it's another martial arts form.
Any form or style does restrict And his belief is now in conflict.
Stamina Exercise
Although you have the right attitude, It's not enough to avoid a strife. Although you have a heart of fortitude, It's no assurance of saving your life. You may have spent years in training, In the art of fighting you love so much. But if you are winded in a sparring, It proves that your condition is such. You need plenty of workout on the road, Running two, three or more miles a day Until our body can take more load. Then comes a day you see the light, You look up at the sky and then relay: "Skill in performance is all right, But it's not enough to prove your might."
A Perfect Stance
A stance too narrow provides you speed, But leaves you imbalance which you don't need. A stance too wide gives you power, But you'll soon learn you're a bit slower. There must be a stance that you can use To keep you in balance and to refine. The perfect stance that will not confuse Is the on-guard position which does not confine. You can maneuver with ease of motion As you are free from any notion.
Footwork
The art of mobility Is the essence of fighting. If you're slow on your feet, You'll be late in hitting. A skilled fighter can shift To evade most blows. His body is "light as a feather," When he fights all foes. He moves like a stallion Galloping with grace Instead of a kangaroo Leaping high in space.
Power
Power in hitting Depends not on your strength. But it is the way, You are close or at length. If you're too near, Use your striking elbows. If you're too far, Use your kicking feet. But it is the hands that You'll employ the most In a sparring session Or a martial arts meet. And when it is all over, Hope you can silently boast That you have learned To hit with speed and power.
Speed
Speed in fighting depends not Just on your hands and feet in swiftness, But other attributes such as Nontelegraphic moves and awareness. Speed in fighting is to hit Your foe without yourself being hit. This can only be done by hours Of practice and being completely fit. Speed in fighting is no good Without the power that goes with it.
Your Offense
Your offense should be simple and direct Because it may be hard to control. But against someone who can project A complex attack should be your role. timing, the key to a complex attack, Must be practiced until you have the knack. The feint should be just enough to distract And create an opening so you can act.
Right Strokes
It is not your lack of speed That you think you really need. But many times it's your strokes That you use against all folks. They may not e right for each fight So you are confused and too tight. Learn and practice the right blows To fight better against all foes.
The Mighty Feet
If you are adept with your feet, Probably, you re hard to beat. 'Cause you can keep your foe at bay With powerful kicks that can slay. The shin-kick can stop and attack While the side-kick can break his back. The spin-kick can be a surprise To bring your opponent down to size. The sweep-kick is seldom used 'Cause your foe can only be bruised. For movies, it's a picturesque sight, But for real, it has no might.
Countering
Countering may look like a defense But it's an advanced form of offense. Countering is a crafty strategy And requires real art in fighting. Counting can keep your opponent edgy Especially while you are waiting. Countering is best when he's leading Because he cannot do much guarding.
Tactic
Tactic is for the intelligent Who's a step ahead of his opponent. He uses his brains in a fight While another can't see the light. He varies his tactic with each foe, With punches and kicks thrown high and low. He studies his opponent with care And fights with judgment and dare. Tactic alone can't insure success; Attitude is part of the process. A fighter with great confidence Plans his encounter with good sense.
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