The 19 JKD Attributes
1. Awareness
To see the opponent's intentions
2. Sensitivity
To feel the opponent's intentions
3. Proper Mental Attitude
Combination of calm, confidence, and Killer Instinct
4. Body Mechanics
Knowing how and where to position the body at all times, using no wasted motion
5. Strength
Ability to overwhelm an opponent through manipulation
6. Footwork
Putting oneself where one needs to be at all times by shuffling forward and back, sidestepping and circling
7. Speed
Perception of initiation and performance of an action
8. Power
Combination of strength and speed - ability to use your strength quickly
9. Timing
Ability to launch an attack at the proper moment
10. Coordination
Performing a movement with efficiency, ease, and balance
11. Balance
Correct body alignment during motion - controlling one's centre of gravity
12. Spatial Relationships
Control over distances - range
13. Agility
Being light on one's feet with limberness and quickness
14. Stamina
Combined endurance and wind
15. Conditioning
Taking punishment to hands, stomach, thighs, shins
16. Rhythm
Deals with faking, cadence breaks, changing tempos, etc
17. Precision
Accuracy and exactness in the projection of force
18. Explosiveness
Relaying destructiveness in a sudden manner
19. Flow
Combination of awareness and sensitivity - uninterrupted concentration
