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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.

Article courtesy of:

Vagelis Zorbas
Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Instructor
http://www.geocities.com/hellasjeetkunedo
http://www.geocities.com/jkdinstructor


Watch Bruce Lee Explaining Jeet Kune Do

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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!

    http://www.jeetkunedoafrica.co.za
  • 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

    http://home.earthlink.net/~grappler/
  • Freestyle Combat
    An ecclectic style incorporating the concepts of JKD, grappling, Kali, boxing, muay thai, savate, knife fighting to form an all round effective fighting system. It is non classical and straight to the point - IT WORKS

    http://www.freestylecombat.com
  • IMAG and J.A.B. JKD Akademie Berlin
    JKD School in Berlin/Germany teaching all ranges of combat using the concepts and principals of Bruce Lee´s Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do / with a lot of technique videoclips and much more pictures....

    http://www.jkdberlin.de
  • Integrated Martial Arts & Fitness
    IMAF offers expert instruction in Doce Pares, JKD and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We also offer fitness classes and personal training.

    http://www.imafit.com
  • J.A.B. JKD Akademie Berlin
    JKD School in Berlin/Germany teaching all ranges of combat using the concepts and principals of Bruce Lee´s Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do

    http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/twsjkd/
  • Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute Of Malaysia
    Jeet Kune Do As developed and practiced by the late Bruce Lee, has much to offer today's martial artist . No matter the style, build, or personal ability, JKD is a system designed for the human body...

    http://jfjkd.cjb.net
  • Magda Institute
    Jeet Kune Do, Pentjak Silat, Filipino Kali Escrima Arnis

    http://www.cassmagda.com
  • Orlando Academy of Martial Arts
    JKD, Kali, Silat, Muay Thai, Shooto. Sifu Floyd Jackson, instructor under Sifu Dan Inosanto who was Bruce Lee's protege.

    http://www.orlandojkd.com

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