We don't "do" Jun Fan in STMA , we follow the same progression through the same arts
We don't "do" JKD in STMA, we follow the principle and concepts
We do not call what we do "JKD"
Or we do "do" JKD, we just don't call it that
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REAL fighting is not
choreographed exchanges you see in movies
the tournament matches with referees and rules
When it comes to a REAL fight most martial artists aren’t ready for it
They train in controlled environments, following a linear logic that assumes fights will stick to one style, one technique, one range
a real fight doesn’t work like that
It’s chaotic, unpredictable, and unforgiving
The only rule is there are no rules
That’s the kind of fight Jeet Kune Do (JKD) was designed for
Bruce Lee understood this reality.
Between 1964 and 1973, Bruce and Dan dissected hundreds of martial arts, picking and blending elements from 26 of them
The goal wasn’t to create a “perfect style”
it was to build a system that prepared you for the brutal reality of combat
Here’s how JKD works:
It’s not about mastering one style.
JKD teaches you to flow seamlessly between techniques and ranges.
It’s not about choosing between a boxer’s jab, a Wing Chun trap, or a Muay Thai clinch
it’s about using whatever works in the moment.
It’s built for all four ranges of combat:
Kicking range: Keep the fight at a distance.
Punching range: Close the gap with speed and precision.
Trapping range: Dominate in close quarters with control and pressure.
Grappling range: Handle takedowns and submissions when the fight hits the ground.
Most martial artists never test themselves outside their comfort zone.
The Tae Kwon Do student assumes their kicks will keep opponents at bay.
The Wing Chun practitioner believes they’ll control the fight in trapping range.
But what happens when the fight doesn’t stay there?
They lose.
Bruce Lee’s philosophy was simple:
“My movement is a result of your movement, my technique is a result of your technique.”
JKD doesn’t lock you into one way of fighting.
It teaches you to adapt, moment by moment, to the energy, movement, and range of your opponent.
This adaptability is why JKD isn’t just a collection of techniques
it’s a mentality.
A readiness to flow with the chaos of a fight.
every martial art has strengths and weaknesses.
Western boxing excels at punching but lacks kicks.
Wing Chun dominates in trapping range but struggles against grappling.
Tai Chi is powerful in redirection but vulnerable to overwhelming pressure.
Bruce didn’t try to combine styles for the sake of it.
He used their strengths to build a system that prepared you for any opponent, in any range.
In JKD, you don’t train to win in one dimension.
You train to survive in all of them.
when you step into the gym, ask yourself:
are you training for the fantasy of fighting
or the reality?
Real fights don’t care about your style, your rank, or your techniques.
They test your adaptability, your attributes, and your ability to act without hesitation.
That’s what Jeet Kune Do is all about
choreographed exchanges you see in movies
the tournament matches with referees and rules
When it comes to a REAL fight most martial artists aren’t ready for it
They train in controlled environments, following a linear logic that assumes fights will stick to one style, one technique, one range
a real fight doesn’t work like that
It’s chaotic, unpredictable, and unforgiving
The only rule is there are no rules
That’s the kind of fight Jeet Kune Do (JKD) was designed for
Bruce Lee understood this reality.
Between 1964 and 1973, Bruce and Dan dissected hundreds of martial arts, picking and blending elements from 26 of them
The goal wasn’t to create a “perfect style”
it was to build a system that prepared you for the brutal reality of combat
Here’s how JKD works:
It’s not about mastering one style.
JKD teaches you to flow seamlessly between techniques and ranges.
It’s not about choosing between a boxer’s jab, a Wing Chun trap, or a Muay Thai clinch
it’s about using whatever works in the moment.
It’s built for all four ranges of combat:
Kicking range: Keep the fight at a distance.
Punching range: Close the gap with speed and precision.
Trapping range: Dominate in close quarters with control and pressure.
Grappling range: Handle takedowns and submissions when the fight hits the ground.
Most martial artists never test themselves outside their comfort zone.
The Tae Kwon Do student assumes their kicks will keep opponents at bay.
The Wing Chun practitioner believes they’ll control the fight in trapping range.
But what happens when the fight doesn’t stay there?
They lose.
Bruce Lee’s philosophy was simple:
“My movement is a result of your movement, my technique is a result of your technique.”
JKD doesn’t lock you into one way of fighting.
It teaches you to adapt, moment by moment, to the energy, movement, and range of your opponent.
This adaptability is why JKD isn’t just a collection of techniques
it’s a mentality.
A readiness to flow with the chaos of a fight.
every martial art has strengths and weaknesses.
Western boxing excels at punching but lacks kicks.
Wing Chun dominates in trapping range but struggles against grappling.
Tai Chi is powerful in redirection but vulnerable to overwhelming pressure.
Bruce didn’t try to combine styles for the sake of it.
He used their strengths to build a system that prepared you for any opponent, in any range.
In JKD, you don’t train to win in one dimension.
You train to survive in all of them.
when you step into the gym, ask yourself:
are you training for the fantasy of fighting
or the reality?
Real fights don’t care about your style, your rank, or your techniques.
They test your adaptability, your attributes, and your ability to act without hesitation.
That’s what Jeet Kune Do is all about
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How and why is it that a "Martial Arts" Black Belt with years of training can lose in a Street fight to an untrained thug?
The answer isn’t found in their techniques.
It’s in their attributes—the qualities that shape a fighter.
Attributes like:
Killer instinct: That switch to attack mode without hesitation.
Sensitivity: Feeling your opponent’s moves, not just seeing them.
Timing: Landing the blow at the perfect moment.
In Jeet Kune Do, techniques are just the tip of the iceberg.
The real fight is won beneath the surface, where your reflexes, power, and adaptability lie.
Bruce Lee understood this.
That’s why Jeet Kune Do isn’t about cataloging moves.
It’s about how you perform them.
A jab that’s telegraphed or poorly timed? Just a jab.
But a jab thrown with the right attributes? That’s Jeet Kune Do.
This is why JKD emphasizes attribute development.
Whether it’s sparring with a stick moving at 150 mph to sharpen reflexes or knife sparring to fine-tune sensitivity, the goal is clear:
build the fighter, not just the repertoire.
Because in a fight, it’s not the belt around your waist that matters
it’s the attributes inside you.
The answer isn’t found in their techniques.
It’s in their attributes—the qualities that shape a fighter.
Attributes like:
Killer instinct: That switch to attack mode without hesitation.
Sensitivity: Feeling your opponent’s moves, not just seeing them.
Timing: Landing the blow at the perfect moment.
In Jeet Kune Do, techniques are just the tip of the iceberg.
The real fight is won beneath the surface, where your reflexes, power, and adaptability lie.
Bruce Lee understood this.
That’s why Jeet Kune Do isn’t about cataloging moves.
It’s about how you perform them.
A jab that’s telegraphed or poorly timed? Just a jab.
But a jab thrown with the right attributes? That’s Jeet Kune Do.
This is why JKD emphasizes attribute development.
Whether it’s sparring with a stick moving at 150 mph to sharpen reflexes or knife sparring to fine-tune sensitivity, the goal is clear:
build the fighter, not just the repertoire.
Because in a fight, it’s not the belt around your waist that matters
it’s the attributes inside you.
