Questions tagged [jeet-kune-do]
"The way of the intercepting fist", a style of martial arts founded by Bruce Lee
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Is there any reliable evidence to suggest Bruce Lee was a great fighter?
There are two videos on Youtube which, judging by the comments below them, seem to convince people of Bruce Lee's brilliance.
Both videos are excerpts from a single film, apparently shot at the 1967 ...
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What do Chinese Kung Fu Instructors Look for in a Good Display?
When I look at a Japanese martial art I can tell the proficiency level of an individual by looking for clean movements that look the same each time they are performed. I can also look out for 'focus ...
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How does one "become like water"?
“You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a
cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes
the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes ...
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What were Bruce Lee diet plans and training schedule?
I have heard a lot about Bruce Lee and how he put nutrition and protein intake in his diet plan, but there are too many unreliable sources that pretend to be truthful.
I want to know how he managed ...
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Source for Bruce Lee quote "If you spend too much time thinking..."
What is the source of this Bruce Lee quote?
If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done. Make at least one definite move daily toward your goal.
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Source for Bruce Lee "Adapt What Is Useful" Quote
I'm giving an academic presentation and I'd like to incorporate some concepts from JKD. I've always liked “Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.” and it ...
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would this combo of MAs be well rounded or no? [closed]
What arts are the best complements to KM? Also, how do other combat systems like Systema complement Krav compared to most normal MAs?
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What is the most effective method for the roundhouse kick?
In martial arts there are different ways to execute the roundhouse kick. Some kicks are felt like a whip and some are like a huge blow. For example, in karate a roundhouse kick uses the ball of the ...
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Footwork in JKD for advancing elbow strikes
Im planning to execute the following trapping range drill :
The goal of the drill is to place on an retreating opponent continous pressure by applying elbow strikes, locking him into a clinch and ...
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Which book to start learning Jeet Kune Do
I have both of the following books and I want to know which one is better to start with. I am absolutely beginner and unfortunately there is no class for Jeet Kune Do in my area.
Tao of Jeet Kune Do :...
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Combat drill with multiple oponents
During my career (I've trained at a couple of places), I've participated in several drills where a group of people surrounded a single guy and at a call of a number would attack the guy in the middle ...
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what is the real history and purpose of silat in a fight?
I'm sure you've all heard of Silat, an Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian sort of martial art. I hear it is very effective, almost like krav maga. It's supposed to be intense and when I look ...
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How can you get a snappy and efficient vertical elbow strike?
I have been shown elbow strikes in my last class, one of the strikes was an elbow strike to the enemy's chin where you just move your elbow upwards. The hand goes around the ear and you should be ...
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What is the most efficient way for a beginner to improve his posture?
I only started Jeet Kune Do about two months ago. Everytime I am coming to the class, I find that my posture is still not correct even for the simplest strikes such as a straight lead.
Is there ...
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What are the common techniques to close the gap in jeet kune do?
I just started a jeet kune do classes a month ago, during the sparring parts I find it very hard to close the gap against people who have been doing this for much longer but I cannot understand (yet) ...