Bruce Lee studied philosophy in university, which helped form his thoughts and ideals. He believed that martial arts styles restricted movement, so he developed his own style called Jeet Kune Do that had no restrictions and fluid motions. In his books, he expanded on his philosophy of self-defense being devoid of patterns and systems, focusing on ends over means, and being ready for any situation through relaxed preparedness.

1. Philosophy of Bruce Lee
Bruce had studied philosophy in University of Washington. That was a solid
base that helped him form his thoughts and ideals on life. He believed that
many people do not react to a situation, but just do what they already know.
This is similar to his thoughts on martial arts styles. Most styles restrict a
person to a certain technique. Bruce did not like this, so through lots of work
and consideration, he developed his own “style.” He named it Jeet Kune Do.
The idea was to have no style. A person was not to block and then hit, but to
block and hit all in one fluid motion. He expands on these thoughts in his
books: Chinese Gung-Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self-Defense, Tao of
Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun Kung-Fu.
“True observation begins when devoid of set patterns, and freedom of
expression occurs when one is beyond systems.”
”Be concerned with the ends, not the means. Master your own manipulation
of force.”
“A good martial artist does not become tense- but ready. Not thinking, yet
not dreaming, Ready for whatever may come.”
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