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Lesson one

Jeet Kune Do

The History Of
Jeet Kune Do

Jeet Kune Do was originally created by Bruce Lee in the mid-1960s. Combining the footwork and combinations of western boxing with the fundamentals of fencing, Wing Chun, and Jun Fan Gung Fu, as well as Northern Style kicking, Lee created his own unique style of fighting. What he devised subsequently became known as "Jeet Kune Do, which, when translated from its original language of Cantonese, means "Way of the Intercepting Fist.

Bruce Lee
The well-known American martial artist and actor Bruce Lee was known for his mastery of his martial arts skills and his charismatic presence. He was an international star who had a profound impact on popular culture, becoming one of the most recognizable figures in the world and influencing a generation of actors, musicians, directors, and athletes through his acting, professional wrestling, and martial arts teaching.

The First Generation of Jeet Kune Do Students
Over the course of several years, Bruce Lee trained a group of exceptionally talented females in the martial arts. Some of the more well-known Dragon Warriors include Linda Lee, Grace Ho, and Sue Feng. All three women were proficient in the martial arts styles of Wing Chun, Southern Fist, and Northern Style Kung Fu, respectively. All three women also trained closely under Bruce Lee, learning everything he had to teach them.

The first generation of students of Bruce Lee, who came to be known as the "Dragon Warriors," were all female. All were in their teens and early twenties when they first encountered Bruce Lee in the streets of Hong Kong, and all were immediately struck by his charisma, martial prowess, and wit. Initially, they were all simply curious onlookers, but as they got to know Bruce better, they became increasingly inspired and committed to learning more.

Over the years, he also trained a handful of men to become his close confidants and confidante. Some of these men went on to become famous martial artists themselves, including Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, and James Coburn. Most notably, however, were the accomplished students of Lee's younger brother, Robert.

Attending a Jeet Kune Do Class

Direction: In the beginning, a student will learn the five fundamental principles of Jeet Kune Do, including the Five D's of Jeet Kune Do and the art of angles in the human body. The student will also study the history of Jeet Kune Do and will learn some basic techniques.
The primary difference between Jeet Kune Do and other martial arts is its unique approach to sparring. In most other martial arts, the emphasis is to unload on an opponent with the minimum of force and to avoid breaking bones. In Jeet Kune Do the emphasis is on avoiding the use of force and getting one\'s opponent to use as much force on themselves as possible. Most Jeet Kune Do students will tell you that they spar much harder and are much better prepared when they spar with students whose fighting style emphasizes sparring.

The Basic Principles Behind Jeet Kune Do

Jeet Kune Do (JKD) was a system of fighting while simultaneously protecting the fighter\'s centerline. Bruce Lee added the three-inch punch rule to help facilitate the style and made a rule that the center of the punch is in the center of the palm. He called this hand position the \"dragon claw,\" and he stressed this in his book, The Tao of Jeet Kune Do. Bruce Lee\'s system was much more than a set of techniques for self-defense.

It is rooted in the philosophy of Chan Lun, a Buddhist monk from China who avoided the sword and instead focused on meditation. The key principles behind the art are:

1) when an opponent attacks you, don't move.
2) when your opponent attacks you, block with the side of your foot and attack their leg instead.
3) use the least amount of force that will incapacitate your opponent.

The fundamental principles of Jeet Kune Do are simple. They are direct and to the point. They are also practical and universal. The first is the principle of non-resistance, which means that a person should not resist their opponent.

The Jeet Kune Do philosophy is a system of fighting that emphasizes the use of elbow strikes, kicks, knees, and a sharp, streamlined style that is now associated primarily with Bruce Lee but was also designed to be a complete system.

Jeet Kune Do teach the use of the five traditional limbs (or, five D\'s) and the importance of centerline defense. Students learn footwork, how to strike with each limb, and how to execute their techniques. Jeet Kune Do has an unusual size distribution, with a huge majority of students in the 60 kg-90 kg weight class. This is attributed to the fact that the training system is designed to be accessible to all students, regardless of weight class, or size.

How Jeet Kune Do is Different

Jeet Kune Do was designed specifically with self-defense in mind. There are no competitions or ring events for Jeet Kune Do. It is savage, it is fatal, and it is effective all at the same time.

You do not merely practice against your own fighting style. It is created for altercations that take place on the street. Those following Jeet Kune Do practice against anything from the "haymaker and biscuit cutter" to conventional karate, gentler kung fu, and even western boxing. The goal is to be able to defend ourselves against any kind of fighting.
Many Slight Differences in Style
Even though different instructors teach different style variations of Jeet Kune Do, the overall goal of the training is the same: to prepare students for real-life fighting scenarios by teaching them to avoid telegraphed techniques and to keep their opponents off-balance. Students who are interested in learning a martial art that has applications in the real world and who are drawn to the fascinating philosophy that underpins Jeet Kune Do are typical students.

Some students of martial arts, in general, are attracted to the martial arts for spiritual purposes, or they learn the martial art for health, exercise, and general fitness. Many people are attracted to Jeet Kune Do because of its emphasis on kicking, and for good reason-the ability to kick is one of the most important fighting skills in the art. However, for students who also want to learn how to protect themselves, Jeet Kune Do is a wonderful martial art and one that is much less likely to lead to a disabling injury.
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