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However, to truly understand Jeet Kune Do, we must examine its roots; we must observe where it has been, as well as where it is today. In these beginning chapters, we will look at how Jeet Kune Do originated and developed. To assist us in our understanding, we will also examine the basic principles that constitute the framework of the art. Finally, we will consider the state of Jeet Kune Do today, in terms of some of the most prominent interpretations. Having this background will give us a good start in appreciating the different elements that make up Jeet Kune Do.

ALTHOUGH JEET KUNE DO is a young martial art, it generates more interest than many of its older counterparts. This is due, in large part, to the enigmatic life of its founder, Bruce Lee. We can safely say that Lee is so intertwined with the art that one cannot think of Jeet Kune Do without thinking of Bruce Lee. Therefore, to understand the history and development of Jeet Kune Do, we must examine the evolution of Lee himself as a martial artist.