Bruce Lee famously stated, “Self-actualization is the highest state. This achieving the center, being grounded in one’s self, is about the highest state a human being can achieve.” The term self-actualization was originally coined by psychologist Dr. Abraham Maslow in his theory of “Hierarchy of Needs”. The following article written by Dr. C. George Boeree …
Sourced by Chris Kent I thought it might be interesting to post this article which was written over twenty years ago by John Soet, who was an editor for Inside Kung Fu magazine. This came from the Bruce Lee special magazine released October 1990. I knew John personally, and although I do not agree with …
“All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.” “If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, …
There is no standard in total combat, and expression must be free. That liberating truth is a reality only insofar as it is experienced and lived in its suchness by the individual himself, and this truth is far beyond any styles or disciplines. “Remember, too, that JKD is just a term used, a boat to …
“Artistic skill, therefore, does not mean artistic perfection. It remains rather a continuing medium or reflection of some step in psychic development, the perfection of which is not to be found in shape and form, but must radiate from the human soul. The artistic activity does not consist in art itself as such; it penetrates …
A learned man once went to a Zen teacher to inquire about Zen. As the Zen teacher explained, the learned man would frequently interrupt him with remarks like, “Oh yes, we have that too…”. Finally, the Zen teacher stopped talking and began to serve tea to the learned man. However, he kept on pouring, and …
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 …
“Tactics 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 …
Research your own experiences for the truth Absorb what is useful Reject what is useless Add specifically what is your own – Bruce Lee The thing about Bruce Lee was that his teaching could be applied to every day life. See how the above can be used in all walks of life.