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Jeet Kune Do

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Muay Thai vs Jeet Kune Do

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What is Jeet Kune Do?

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Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: I can Hit You Before You Hit Me

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Cowboy bebop jeet kune do

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Jeet Kune Do - Bruce Lee techniques

Jeet Kune Do, abbreviated JKD, is a hybrid philosophy of martial arts heavily influenced by the personal philosophy and experiences of martial artist Bruce Lee. Lee, who founded the system on July 9, 1967, referred to it as "non-classical", suggesting that JKD is a form of Chinese Kung Fu, yet without form. Unlike more traditional martial arts, Jeet Kune Do is not fixed or patterned, and is a philosophy with guiding thoughts. It was named for the Wing Chun concept of interception or attacking while one's opponent is about to attack. Jeet Kune Do practitioners believe in minimal movement with maximum effect. On January 10, 1996, the Bruce Lee Foundation decided to use the name Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do (振藩截拳道) to refer to the martial arts system which Lee founded; "Jun Fan" being Lee's Chinese given name.
  • Overview and philosophy 

  • Principles 

  • Stance 

  • Footwork 

  • Stop hits 

  • Simultaneous parrying and punching 

  • Three ranges of combat 

  • Centerline 

  • Combat realism 

  • Conditioning 

  • Notable practitioners 

  • Influence and references in popular culture