MARTIAL
ARTS
Jeet
Kune Do
"Use no way as a way, No limitation as a limitation."...Bruce
Lee
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 classification
of techniques which constitutes a distinct Jeet Kune Do (JKD)
method of fighting.
He wanted to make sure people didn't interpret Jeet Kune Do
as a new style, because it is by his own definition meant to
be the freedom from styles.
One of the main things that separate JKD from other forms of
martial arts is the footwork. Most other forms of martial arts
is practiced in a stationary or set position.The movement of
JKD however is much more like boxing, a constant jumping on
the balls of your feet. Arms up are like a fighter, not in chamber
around the waist. Which is why it makes it a perfect Martial
Arts to cover during my self-defense month. The constant movement
and strong attacks makes JKD a powerful street fighting technique.
And the continual motion makes it easier to maintain a defensive
position. Because of this, JKD is referenced in many fighters
training.
No art is superior to any other. That is the object lesson of
Jeet Kune Do, to be unbound, to be free: in combat to use no
style as style, to use no way as the way, to have no limitation
as the only limitation. Neither be for or against a particular
style. In other words, Jeet Kune Do 'just is'.
Below is an 18 page document about Jeet kune do written by Bruce
Lee himself
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