Jeet Kune Do is the name Bruce Lee created to refer to his life philosophy, fighting methods and martial strategies. Best known for his spectacular fighting abilities on screen, Bruce Lee was also a real-world martial artist.
Jeet Kune Do is a Chinese term meaning 'way of the intercepting fist'. The term refers to the kung fu concept of intercepting attacks and turning them back on the attacker rather than dodging or simply blocking. Unlike more traditional martial arts like karate, the Jeet Kune Do path is not fixed or patterned.
A true "outside the box" thinker, Bruce was a student of life - ever evolving and always searching for more. His passion and study of the art of Wing Chun, philosophy along with his readings of boxing and fencing manuals, ultimately led him to the founding of Jeet Kune Do.
An avid student, Bruce studied under the legendary Hong Kong Grandmaster Yip Man (aka Ip Man). The core concepts of Jeet Kune Do are based on Bruce's study of Wing Chun. This includes such ideas as center line control, vertical punching, trapping, economy of motion, and forward pressure. Bruce Lee also incorporated the Wing Chun principles of efficiency, directness and simplicity.
Jeet Kune Do’s stance and footwork come from fencing. A key principle in fencing, the stop-hit, is essentially the JKD namesake - the way of the intercepting fist. The concept that you can set up your opponent so that you will be able to intercept him in his most vulnerable state, upon his attack, is central to the work of such renowned fencing authors Aldo Nadi and Julio Martinez Castello, both of whom are quoted heavily in Bruce Lee’s Tao of Jeet Kune Do.
For additional body mechanics and maximum generation of power, Bruce turned to the writings of boxers Edwin Haislet, Jack Dempsey, and Jim Dricsoll. Again, all three are heavily quoted in Bruce’s writings.
Jeet Kune Do and The Dragon Institute
Like millions around the world, we've been heavily influenced by Bruce Lee. We've studied and researched Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do for many years. However, what we teach is technically considered Wing Chun. Referred to as Dragon Family Wing Chun, our lineage is directly from Yip Man.
However, Bruce Lee said it best...
"Jeet Kune Do, It's just a name, don't fuss over it. There's no such thing as a style if you understand the roots of combat." - Bruce Lee
For more information on our approach, visit The Dragon Institute's FAQs page at
http://www.ocwingchun.com/p/frequently-asked-questions.html
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Jeet Kune Do is the name Bruce Lee created to refer to his life philosophy, fighting methods and martial strategies. Best known for his spectacular fighting abilities on screen, Bruce Lee was also a real-world martial artist.
Jeet Kune Do is a Chinese term meaning 'way of the intercepting fist'. The term refers to the kung fu concept of intercepting attacks and turning them back on the attacker rather than dodging or simply blocking. Unlike more traditional martial arts like karate, the Jeet Kune Do path is not fixed or patterned.
A true "outside the box" thinker, Bruce was a student of life - ever evolving and always searching for more. His passion and study of the art of Wing Chun, philosophy along with his readings of boxing and fencing manuals, ultimately led him to the founding of Jeet Kune Do.
An avid student, Bruce studied under the legendary Hong Kong Grandmaster Yip Man (aka Ip Man). The core concepts of Jeet Kune Do are based on Bruce's study of Wing Chun. This includes such ideas as center line control, vertical punching, trapping, economy of motion, and forward pressure. Bruce Lee also incorporated the Wing Chun principles of efficiency, directness and simplicity.
Jeet Kune Do’s stance and footwork come from fencing. A key principle in fencing, the stop-hit, is essentially the JKD namesake - the way of the intercepting fist. The concept that you can set up your opponent so that you will be able to intercept him in his most vulnerable state, upon his attack, is central to the work of such renowned fencing authors Aldo Nadi and Julio Martinez Castello, both of whom are quoted heavily in Bruce Lee’s Tao of Jeet Kune Do.
For additional body mechanics and maximum generation of power, Bruce turned to the writings of boxers Edwin Haislet, Jack Dempsey, and Jim Dricsoll. Again, all three are heavily quoted in Bruce’s writings.
Jeet Kune Do and The Dragon Institute
Like millions around the world, we've been heavily influenced by Bruce Lee. We've studied and researched Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do for many years. However, what we teach is technically considered Wing Chun. Referred to as Dragon Family Wing Chun, our lineage is directly from Yip Man.
However, Bruce Lee said it best...
"Jeet Kune Do, It's just a name, don't fuss over it. There's no such thing as a style if you understand the roots of combat." - Bruce Lee
For more information on our approach, visit The Dragon Institute's FAQs page at http://www.ocwingchun.com/p/frequently-asked-questions.html
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