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1. Physical ingredients
2. Underlying ingredients
plus the ability to disturb same
The on-guard stance, footwork, relaying force, balance, economy of form, efficient mechanics. Remember the roots, for they are the foundation of all JKD techniques—not just the straight lead—and they are the guiding principles of this book. When we speak of simplicity and refinement, we are talking about the roots. When you are lost, confused, or unsure of your technique, go back to them. They are your roadmap.
A F E W W O R D S O F E N C O U R A G E M E N T
Straight hitting is no simple task. Bruce said so, as did all his major boxing influences— Edwin Haislet, Jim Driscoll, and Jack Dempsey. “The ability to hit straight from the shoulder is not a natural act,” wrote Haislet. “It cannot be learned by chance and experience does not teach it. Straight hitting, with body behind each blow, is an art that takes years of study and practice to perfect.”6 Years. You do not learn the straight lead overnight. Beginners often try it for a few weeks, become discouraged by their lack of power, and give up, reverting to their old ways. They later wonder why their progress plateaus, but as the saying goes, the definition of insanity is repeating the same action, over and over, expecting different results. Learning the straight lead may require you to step out of your comfort zone for a little while.