{"product_id":"the-jeet-kune-do-mindset-martin-oneill-9781910600146","title":"The Jeet Kune Do Mindset: Martial Arts Ways for a Better Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo individual has influenced modern martial arts more than Bruce Lee and his legend lives on through the teachings of his own art, Jeet Kune Do.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLee believed martial arts had become too rigid and unfit for real-world encounters. Combat is spontaneous and unpredictable with the victor being the one who moved fluidly to any given situation and was able to adjust accordingly. Unlike many other martial arts, JKD does not have fixed patterns of movement. It has simple techniques that are easy to learn and master, but are adaptable in the chaos of a street battle. Minimal movement with maximum effect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJKD is also a philosophy, with guiding thoughts on how to approach life and wellbeing, how to treat others and how to be a positive influence. Physical and emotional fitness and improving self-confidence are at its core - and is suited equally to a beginner or seasoned martial artist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenowned instructor Martin O'Neill has been studying JKD and martial arts for more than four decades and has real-life experience of using his training effectively in combatant situations as well as in the gym.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn his first book - The Jeet Kune Do Mindset: Martial Arts Ways For A Better Life - Martin takes readers on a step-by-step introduction to JKD including its ethos, mentality, and a guide to the basic JKD techniques of self-defence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe also offers advice on training, being mentally prepared and shares a detailed 12-week work-out programme.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterspersed with anecdotes from his youth growing up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles to his days working as a bouncer and within social care, Martin shows how martial arts can lead you to improved physical and mental wellbeing, and to have a better life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart your journey and become a happy warrior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Oneill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1910600148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781910600146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Let's Tell Your Story Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/31\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.48d","brand":"Martin Oneill","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43937419788543,"sku":"9781910600146","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8714cceb-8cd6-4c8c-a312-14464806fa20.jpg?v=1681429955","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-jeet-kune-do-mindset-martin-oneill-9781910600146","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}