Jeet Kune Do classes at the Las Vegas Kung Fu Academy
Question: What is Jeet Kune Do?
Answer:The Jeet Kune Do taught at the Las Vegas Kung Fu Academy is not a style of martial arts but rather a system of attributes and training methods developed by Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee developed his personal way of fighting which he labeled as Jeet Kune Do or “the way of intercepting fist” He believed that fighting using particular styles of martial arts would limit what the fighter could do in the fight. Thus styles were limitations to the practitioner of martial arts. Bruce lee believed that every individual must develop their own unique style of fighting based on what works for them.
Actual training in the art of Jeet Kune Do at our Las Vegas school, includes the learning of many different styles. However in order to keep the styles from becoming just a collection of different techniques, you must learn concepts.
Some of the concepts you will learn are;
- The 4 combat ranges
- Beats
- The use of mobility
- Countering vs. intercepting
- The use of evasion
- How to use correct distancing to your advantage
- Single Direct Attack
- Hand Immobilization Attack
- Progressive Indirect Attack
- Attack By Combinations
- Attack By Drawing
- The principles of jointlocking
- Compound attacks
- Telegraphing vs. non-telegraphic
- Takedowns and sweeps
- Groundfighting
The art of Jeet Kune Do teaches that one must conserve energy but attack decisively, confidently and with a single mind.
JKD students are told to waste no time or movement. When it comes to combat JKD practitioners believe the simplest things work best.
In Jeet Kune Do, power is developed and accentuated by the use of coordinating the whole body in unity.
Another principle is to gain and maintain distance when fighting
When attacking, a Jeet Kune Do practitioner will use strategy, speed, deception, timing and judgment in a coordinated manner.
Targeting is another extremely important concept in the style of Jeet Kune Do. One principle of targeting is the use of striking to the body. The body is the easier target for the simple reason it covers a far larger surface than the jaw and is less mobile.
Follow through is of the utmost importance.
Jeet Kune Do believes that practical fighting also embraces the element of aggression!
Sifu David Kunz is a firm believer of being prepared for any eventuality in a real street fight. Preparation is the core philosophy of Jeet Kune Do. Bruce Lee was once asked the question "Aren't you afraid of overtraining yourself?" He replied back"I would rather be over trained than under trained. Intelligence is sometimes defined as the capacity of the individual to adjust himself successfully to his environment or to adjust the environment to his needs. Training in Jeet Kune Do will permit you to be prepare to adjust to any eventuality.
You must also be prepared to get hit if you are to hit back. Whether the fight goes to the ground or if you may have to fight multiple opponents, being prepared and confident should be your main goal. No fight is the same and no one individual technique or strategy will work from one situation to the other. So you must train to react without thinking. You must become void and become as water with your opponent. A student of Jeet Kune Do must float in totality, to have no technique, as technique. A hit must be a hit and a kick must be a kick. Both executed without thought and having maximum impact and power upon delivery. This is clear and simple!
Sifu David Kunz
Sifu David Kunz’s belief is that personalized instruction will help you to develop your personal power, both in martial arts and in life. He believes in a fighting system without a system. Use what is available. Every person has their own strengths and weaknesses and must know themselves. Sifu Kunz will teach each person to overcome their fears and be confident in everything they do in life..
Classes are held on Sundays at 1:35 PM (sparring) 2:30 PM (Adult Beginners) 4:00 PM (Beginner Kids) Please call Sifu Kunz directly @ 702-813-4760, regarding his classes here.
