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Jeet kune do - the literal translation is "way of the intercepting fist" - was conceived by Bruce Lee in 1967. Unlike many other martial arts, there are neither a series of rules nor a classification of techniques which constitute a distinct Jeet Kune Do (JKD) method of fighting. JKD is unbound; JKD is freedom. It possesses everything, yet in itself is possessed by nothing. Those who understand JKD are primarily interested in its powers of liberation when JKD is used as a mirror for self-examination.

Jeet kune do is not a new style of kung-fu or karate. Bruce Lee did not invent a new or composite style, nor did he modify a style to set it apart from any existing method. His concept was to free his followers from clinging to any style, pattern, or mold.

It must be emphasized that jeet kune do is merely a name, a mirror reflecting ourselves. There is a sort of progressive approach to JKD training, but as Lee observed: "To create a method of fighting is like putting a pound of water into wrapping paper and shaping it." Structurally, many people mistake JKD as a composite style of martial art because of its efficiency. At any given time jeet kune do can resemble Thai boxing or wing chun or wrestling or karate. Its weaponry resembles Filipino escrima and kali; in long-range application it can resemble Northern Chinese kung-fu or savate.

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Vagelis Zorbas
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Links:

• Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do
  This page is related to the Inosanto Acadmey
  http://home1.gte.net/jkd

• The Jeet Kune Do Web Kwoon
  An on-line forum on Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do.
  http://home.interlynx.net/~lbrown/jkd.htm

• Academy of Jeet Kune Do Fighting Technology
  Jeet Kune Do in Athens Greece!
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• African Street Tough Systems
  The official home of contempory African martial arts,Jeet Kune Do, RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu South Africa and Muay Thai in Africa. Headed by world renowned martial arts instructor Rodney King.Reality martial arts for the new millenium!
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• Asia Pacific Rim Martial Arts Network
  For news on Jeet Kune Do, Martial Arts, Combative Sports and Wellness in Asia and the Pacific Rim.
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• Boxer Rebellion International
  BRI: JKD, Kali & San Sao... Los Angeles, Bangkok and Tokyo...
  http://home.earthlink.net/~hex1/

• Bruce Lee JKD Games and Articles
  Contains Bruce Lee games, downloads, articles, news, links, quiz, JKD, ETC.
  http://mercury.spaceports.com/~mundial/

• Close Quarter Defense Tactics
  Jeet Kune Do Street Fighting Philosophy: Jeet Kune Do's fighting system was the first "FREE-FORM" martial art to ever be brought to martial arts. JKD is the martial art created by Bruce Lee. It is a simplistic system that allow the fighter to to be creative in his own expression of JKD.
  http://cqdt.com

• Effective Combat Systems
  A site dedicated to the learning and teaching of street effective Jeet Kune Do.
  http://sites.netscape.net/effectivecombat/home.htm

• Executive Edge Martial Development
  Boston's most complete martial arts training center offering classes in Jun Fan Gung Fu, Jeet Kune Do Grappling, Boxing / Kickboxing, and Doce Pares Eskrima
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