The three "R's" of Jeet Kune Do...Realistic Relationship of the opponent's Rhythm.

Three phases of learning Jeet Kune Do:

1. Sharpening of the tools

2. Utilization of the tools

3. Dissolving of the tools

Non-classical...JKD techniques are simple, direct, and functional; without any traditional classical techniques, forms or katas, nor is there any chambering or unnecessary moves.

Strictly for self-defense...JKD is only for street combat and self-defense, for personal protection training. there are no sport aspects, flowery forms, or no aerobatics or gymnastics. JKD is referred to as "scientific streetfighting."

Individuality...In JKD, the focus in on the individual, not the style. The techniques must conform to the size, build, background, and personality of the practitioner, not the student conforming to a rigid style. The techniques must be performed in a way to work for the individual. Everyone is different, and not everyone fits in a size 40 jacket, and so there must be flexibility in the training program so the individual practitioner can express the techniques in a way that are functional for them as long as the effectiveness of the techniques are not violated.

Simplicity... No flashy, fancy moves, no aerobatics. the more simple techniques are usually the ones which are most effective in street combat. Keep it simple, direct, and effective.


Physical attributes of JKD....

Blocking...JKD utilizes very few blocks and most of them are deflections along with evasive footwork.

Hand techniques...JKD incorporates some of the fastest, powerful, and most deceptive hands techniques found in the martial arts. They are primarily a combination of Wing Chun and western boxing.

Kicking...JKD focuses on low level kicks because of combat applications. JKD kicks are very powerful and are geared to immediately disable opponents. Grappling...in SDS/JKD, grappling is a vital aspect of training. We use grappling techniques from Ju-Jitsu and Aiki-Jitsu. Such techniques are throws, sweeps, jointlocks, chokes, etc, in order to address close combat situations.