Jeet Kune Do
(截拳道)
Jeet Kune Do is a hybrid martial arts system and life philosophy founded by world renowned martial artist and actor Bruce Lee in 1967.The system works on the use of different 'tools' for different situations, broken down into ranges - Kicking, Punching, Trapping and Grappling - with techniques flowing smoothly between them. It is referred to as a "style without style" as, unlike more traditional martial arts, Jeet Kune Do is not fixed or patterned, and is a philosophy with guiding thoughts. The core concepts of Jeet Kune Do are derived from Wing Chun. This includes such ideas as centerline control, punching with a vertical fist, trapping, and forward pressure. Through his personal research and readings, Lee also incorporated ideas from boxing and fencing. Later during the development of Jeet Kune Do, he would expand it to include the art for personal development, not just to become a better fighter.One of the theories of Jeet Kune Do is that a fighter should do whatever is necessary to defend himself, regardless of where the techniques come from. One of Lee's goals in Jeet Kune Do was to break down what he claimed were limiting factors in traditional martial arts training, and seek a fighting thesis which he believed could only be found within the reality of a fight. Jeet Kune Do is currently seen as the genesis of the modern state of hybrid martial arts. Here are the techniques.
Sunkei (One-inch punch)
A skill that is commonly believed to come only from the Wing Chun system of kung fu. The practitioner stands with their fist very close to the target. A quick movement of the wrist produces the force needed, moving it up and a strike is produced with the bottom two knuckles.
Hanten-keri (Somersault Kick)
A skill that requires well-timed, quick nimble movements with the legs and hips. The practitioner runs up to the opponent and flips 360 degrees with both legs split out, striking the opponent with the farther leg.
Hiryūkyaku (Flying Dragon Kick)
A skill that requires momentum and foot-power for the kick to be executed. The practitioner leaps themselves off the ground while raising their arms out and their left foot outstretched, aiming the foot straight at their face or midsection.
