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@buzz magister I think you are misunderstanding the message. It's not about the aggressor at all. It's about discipline, your personal skill set. Just like police officers, military, medical professionals and other trained professionals. Under high stress, you are most likely to resort to your training i.e. discipline.
@buzz magister That isn't the whole story. I don't know what lead him to hit the man. Proper discipline also teaches you when NOT to use force and how to deescalate and avoid physical altercations. Again, under high-stress people do not rise to the occasion.
@buzz magister I realize you are incorrigible and fail to understand the first rule of martial arts is to deescalate and avoid using force against non-threatening individuals. The club you are part of failed to do so. Anything can be used or abused. I guess we shouldn't be taught to drive because some stupid person will drive reckless and hurt himself or someone else or maybe we shouldn't drink because someone may get drunk and make a bad decision. I can go on and on. Your personal dislike of martial arts is not backed by facts that prove causation.
buzz magister | It doesn’t say to sink to the level of the aggressor, it said you’re gonna sink to the level of your *discipline.* Which, by the way, isn’t a moral of philosophical question but a biological one. When you’re under pressure, especially when you’re not used to it, your heartbeat accelerates so much your brain shuts off what it doesn’t need to focus on two things: Fight or flight. Your good old fashioned rational and sensible thinking is one of the first things your brain throws out the window to make way for more important stuff to help you survive, which means you can only rely on your instincts. Those instincts are shaped by what you drilled into your body, your subconscious, in other words *your discipline.*
I really wish I lived close to you where I could take lessons and go to your gym. Your perspective is very practical, sensible, and thorough. Love your channel bro. Thank you very much for what you do.
I was a fourth degree black in Kenjo (off-shoot of Kenpo/Kempo) when I started reading The Toa Of Jeet Kune Do. I was fascinated by everything I read in that book by Bruce. I started using the very stance you are using at the beginning with the one hand at the opposite jaw and shooting my other hand from the hip (very fast and very powerful) with follow up kicks/throws/wraps. My discipline was Crane, so wraps and kicks come naturally. I'm old now (66) with some serious health issues but I'm trying to keep up with some of it that I can still do. Thank you for this video, I'll be looking for more from you 'cos I like what I saw. I'm now a subber with notices. Most people don't understand the way of the intercepting fist, but you get it.
He is the best martial arts teacher in the world. I've trained with a few guys. 35 years worth of big name guys. If I had a son, I'd send him to Sifu Jason. Best teacher I have ever had regardless of the art.
I trained with Tracy's back in the day and I mean way back in the day. Joe Lewis was fighting for Tracy's then and he learned this technique from Lee and we learned it through him. It still works great today. I can hit opponents that are in range like a deer in the headlights with these "independent motion" or weapon first techniques as I've heard them called. Great video!
Really enjoying your videos, you have a talent for teaching. Question: I have a strange reaction time problem, in that when a punch comes at me unexpectedly, I tend to watch it in slow motion yet I just sort of freeze and let it happen. But occasionally when im in a sort of rapport or energeticly locked into to attackers movements, this doesn't happen. Any thoughts on this? (I have some Seattle period original junfan training )
R Sch the best thing to do is add regular interception drills to your training, so you can get over the freeze issue. Just like any other part of training, interception and counter must be consistently and progressively trained. If you have a partner, have them start at the fighting measure and then suddenly step in with a focus mitt. Intercept with a straight punch or kick. Make sure they aren’t predictable with their timing and the attack is sudden. Add footwork to it as you get better and soon you’ll get over the glitch. Thanks for watching.
Kenan, I wanted to thank you for the wing Chun training, I felt confident, empowered, and very good! All the other classes a waste of time....I learned more from you in a few months than years of training!!! 💝💝💝🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
After I obtained my Black Belt in Kenpo and fought in controlled tournaments around California, I noticed I was missing a very important element to my fighting. Boxing ! So, for the past 15 years I have acquired a deep respect for the chess game of boxing in a gym or on the street. I have been knocked out many times and blacked out while driving weeks after a great fight only to jump back into a gym ring or street fight looking forward to now use my Kenpo techniques mixed into my boxing moves. Again, I have picked up another tip in this video to use or store in my mind for some guy who reads me as a pushover.
Zombied77 Don't be foolish. The few I knew who boxed are Punch drunk fools and made little money. Why take shots to the head for no reason? Learn self defence and be done with it. Learn what you need to defend yourself and neutralize a threat.
Boxing takes its toll. I'm starting to feel the effects now in my late 40s. Memory is going to shit and my fingers ache from all the fractures and sprains over the years. I also did some sanshou fighting for a few years. But my point is - boxing is a great way to learn basics and toughen you up so you can take a punch, but doing it too hard for too long isnt the best idea from a health standpoint. Train hard but don't sacrifice your health.
@@JKDandWingChun Checking out the other stuff as well! Very practical and real for a real fight! Also the footwork small steps / hops makes so much sense!. Movement just enough to be out of the way, which increases efficiency!!! If there's any easily purchasable DVD on amazon or wherever, i'd definitely buy! Is there any available for purchase?
This is little bit confusing I'm trying to see what you're doing but you're doing it too fast to develop a more clarified undetstanding. Ok so when you do these straight verticle fist punches the fist extends toward the target in a linear vector trajectory but when the fist returns to the guard position does the fist retract along the same initial target approach trajectory or does the fist return in an eliptical motion on a verticle plane?
Fountainbleau thanks a bunch, man. Real happy you liked both the video and the book. And we’ve got another couple of books coming too. Let me know if there’s any ideas you think another book should cover too. Thanks!
Hi. Will think on that. I have a Facebook page called “Unleash the Dragon Within” which focuses on the mind set and psychology of Bruce. I tend to think that is the side often not focused on. I love your elegant simplicity which to me is the essence of JKD.
4:09 wow. That’s great instructions on how to intercept longest weapon closest target. And he utilized the lead. Plus he took him out while he’s stepping forward. You ever bump your head? Well add a punch to it. They step in. We hit twice as hard cuz he runs into it.
Bruce is nothing but a demo fighter and tournament fighter . He would never make it against the likes of todays fighters . We all know what rickson gracie and machados did to Chuck Norris . This shit looks pretty on camera and in movies about it . Dont believe it come to Torrance CA . How many champions in MMA are wing chun fighters .exactly !
Jeet+ blades, guns and military tactics are a powerhouse im 165lbs jeet it’s perfect for me and to apply other things that i listed above. Speed get in and get out PERFECTION
Hello Greenville academy!, I training Wing Chun for a short time and kung fu too, but i was interested in Jeet Kune do too, but i didnt keep following. In this Video i see so much Information what realy help me to understand this matrial arts and the diffenrece to wing chun, nice explained. I think im going work with jeet kune do too, but my heart beats for wing chun
Im very impressed. Very realistic mindset.. not all people competes in martial arts. Sometimes ordinary people like my myself needs to defend themselves in any situation and as fast as effective as possible. I just wish u were here in NorCal. I would like to train under you.
ERROL JETH DEMAYO right on! Self defense and sport fighting aren’t identical and you can absolutely be a great self-defender as a “normal guy” if you have the right attitude, techniques and tactics. Anyway, thanks for watching from California. Glad to have you as part of our extended family!
Have sad news for all people trying to defend your self with marital arts its alot of crap u really want to stand a bit of a chance then learn boxing or u are most gureeeteeed to be beaten up to many people are viewing Bruce lee movies wich it totally not real I did it for years and a few of my mates do boxing I laugh at the time.but after getting in the ring that's when I was made a fool of.dont kid your self the real sytem is write under your nose that is boxing.well at least u stand a little chance but if u learn martial arts u are almost guaranteed to get beaten up badly .well u not believe me.well u will learn the hard way it's all crap
@@davidmilroy3851 Boxing is crap for the streets! You think a boxer can take on multiple opponents, weapons, GRAPPLERS, KICKERS or even a traditional wing chun master? Just learn REAL traditional wing chun! That is all you need! It is absolutely complete as a system and handles all aspects of fighting, unlike crappy boxing, mma, muay thai, sports karate and tkd.
The goal should be to be able to deliver a powerful strike with no windup, no exaggerated hip twist, only instant power/energy. Once you can do that, you have reached a major plateau and then practice practice and keep up fitness.
No. It's NOT counter punching. The timing required in a counter is AFTER the initial attack. The timing of a stopping or interrupting hit is during (or before!) the initial attack.
I mean, I agree, but counterstriking is the quickest simplest way I could describe it. "Way of the intercepting fist" doesnt exactly roll off the tongue and confuses people. Is there another short single term or word for this? Riposte maybe? I am pretty sure I got it, I used to do cage fighting, Jiu Jitsu specialist, all I did for standup was study the tao of jeet kun do, my first fight ever I never get hit in the head and barely hit anywhere at all. Got a video of it.
@@Bloodsaber64 Riposte is still technically a return counter. The only way to describe it is "intercept". That's it. That's what makes the JKD so revolutionary because it primarily uses intercepts & stop hits. It includes fades, slips, feints and counters etc, as secondary skill sets when the preferred option isn't functionally possible.
Like others said, it's basically blocking with a punch in order to stagger and interrupt an opponent. The moment an opponent strikes, you strike as well and go the shortest distance, which tends to be a straight line.
Love it my brother Some in my boxers use their jabs S power shots they know how to throw stiff jab more than welcome to come by and spar with this we love it God-bless
The standard JKD ready position. Whichever is your power side should be lead, so take a half step forward with your power side, slightly raise your rear heel- just an inch or so. Front foot toes point forward toward target, rear foot balance is on ball, both knees slightly bent, straight line between heels. Power hand- forward- is up, slightly extended, hand pointing at target; rear hand is positioned to defend face and head; both elbows in tight; chin slightly tucked.
radu ardeleanu thanks for the support and glad you liked the video. I assume you aren’t in our area so you can’t train with us personally but we do have some online training vids coming. We’ll keep you posted.
That’s pretty good stuff I use the same method. I’m a southpaw and jab orthodox with lead jab the same way, following up by switching back to southpaw by stepping outside the lead foot of my opponent, throwing a left cross or uppercut
Suggestion: keep your fist vertical throughout. First, it keeps your punch longer, thus greater reach. Second, vertical fist minimizes the chances of your fingers impacting vice your last three knuckles- what SiFu Jason teaches as the hitting surface, as they line up directly with the bones in the palm and wrist- it minimizes injury to you.
It absolutely is except that the straight punch is easier to apply in that it doesn’t require as much footwork as the kick. Furthermore, you can hit and move with it easier than with the kick and those small adjustments to range are huge in a fight. Obviously there’s a pro and con for everything out there and the “giant killer” to the knee is a great technique. It can end things straight away if it scores flush. It’s a great follow up to the straight punch in this type of scenario.
I just realised that this seems to be a development of Choy Li Fut's chop choi and paak sao (except with knuckle changed into fist). A version of this technique is present in Bruce Lee's Chinese Gung Fu book.
Good video, thanks for sharing, no experience in JKD, but huge Bruce Lee fan and I thought he advocated a dominant side forward stance as opposed to the orthodox stance with left side forward! Unless of course you are left handed? Just curious 🤔
@@mightymeatmonsta you could not be more wrong. Bruce Lee’s books are very detailed in footwork in all directions, not just forward. Real JKD instructors- not Concepts or other charlatans- teach the on guard position and footwork first, before you ever throw a punch.
@@ab5olut3zero95 No, Bruce used the crappy and WEAK fencing stance, and his footwork is basically LINEAR. He did not use the much, much better angled footwork with a BODY ROTATION TOWARDS THE ATTACK, which pulls you AWAY from the attack and out of reach of his counter. He only learned the crappy, extremely flawed and stiff MODIFIED WING CHUN, which doesn't use all TEN CONCEPTS ( IT USES ONLY SIX OF TEN, ADDING FLAWS AND STIFFNESS!), and uses LINEAR footwork ( just as ALL BOXING DERIVATIVES!), which makes you vulnerable to the hook!! JKD uses flawed and stiff boxing derivative, along with flawed and crappy modified Wing Chun!! The ONLY reason why Bruce got away this crappy, SECOND-RATE system was because he had almost SUPERMAN SPEED AND POWER, which allowed him to overcome most of the flaws and stiffness!! He learned ALL his basic skills from Wing Chun!
While I'm no expert in street fighting or full-contact...I have had a little experience studying Karate as a kid...been a fan/spectator of fighting arts. Still, I think I'm still right in my belief that studying too many arts is NOT a good idea. You think you're covering "all the bases" but you're also spreading yourself thin. Like a MMA fighter. "Jack of all trades master of none". Best to pick 2 (maybe 3) arts and focus on those. If you truly NEED to learn self-defence. If it were me I'd pick boxing for hands and footwork. When on the feet standing. And then Grecco-Roman wrestling for the ground. And maybe Pancrase (full-contact...emphasizes open hand striking...actually a rule in competition. SMART. Close fists in a real fight usually leads to fractured or broken fingers...even Mike Tyson broke a finger hitting some one in a street fight...AFTER he had turned PRO). Bruce Lee. Respected him for all he accomplished BUT JKD?? A style IMHO that sounds good on paper...designed by a man who never stepped into the ring. Full-contact. Who's alleged fights were all heresy. I find it so strange that there's not a single photo or video clip of him in a real fight. On the street or on his movie sets with the extras. How is that??? There were film cameras setup on his movie sets. There had to be some one on the street with a camera. Why were there no newspaper clippings "Bruce Lee in STREET fight!!"..no mention at all...not even ONCE. WHY?? Never happened. The scene in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story where he steps in the ring with the guy that put him in the hospital in a secret full-contact fight...never happened. There was no ring iat the Ed Parker tournament. There would again surely be tons of photos taken. There was a brief video clip in b/w. Bruce doing a demo..but no fight. Fights on movie sets...how easy it would be for some one to grab the camera already setup and film the so-called challenges. Why not? You'd think the director or film crew would want that footage. Maybe put it in the film. :) Or just to collect. Sell to the networks later...etc. Not done. Because IT NEVER HAPPENED. Bruce was athletic. Charismatic. A great entertainer and "traditional martial artist". Nothing more.
@Anderson C In you opinion! I’m 59yo still involved in defending myself in several “Street fights” and have won because of proper martial arts teachings, training & knowing what how & when to use the right technique. Bruce Lee was right in his concept JKD apply what’s useful & reject what isn’t because no matter your level of training no confidence no win! I had & studied his book 1979 and still use those philosophy & techniques because it works and probably why you don’t hear of many Bruce Lee “fights” because they got their asses handed to them his speed accuracy & power are TRUE & LEGENDARY! Non true martial artists are ass clown critiques who never had nor ever will have what it takes to win!
In my younger years I spend 9 years studying three different types of martial arts. But they all Branch One start one beginning. And in my later years I have sharpened it down a little down to just a few moves and what is being shown here I ain't sheet in less than ten years after I quit studying with traditional martial arts. Intercepting a fight before it starts Morpheus door kick as the best way to stop it you break the ground with your movement opposing the other opponents Movement by stopping getting in close. Not this jabbing and box of stuff you want to end this over and out in less than one minute if you can do it. No stupid footwork fancy footwork know yourself know your footwork know your hand work and opposed your opponent by being smarter. It works for me.
Aren't you Sifu Jason Korol? I'm reading your book Wing Chun For The Modern Warrior. Great book! Respect and gratitude for your emphasis on ethics and morality.
Yep, that’s me! Thanks for the support and I’m delighted that you’re enjoying the book too...especially the important parts you mentioned. That’s awesome!! 🙏
I enjoyed your video I have been practicing J K D from around 17 years old by BRUCE LEES BOOKS to now at 54 and still at it and of course it is about intercepting the punch or like I would say to intercept the attack would be a better way of interpreting to intercept the punch but I like to ask everyone one question can you all out there truly intercept? an attack a lot of trainers in J K D might answer yes we do that in training successfully I would say how? you say through this punch or kick grab and you intercept perfectly right? if so you are all doing that well because you know what tecknique is been used here and even if they do not tell you which technique they use well you are ready to know they are gonna attack or even in sparing you know the fight is on but in a real situation in a surprise attack you have no clue of knowing what time or day so on an attack can be made unless you practice also on awareness alertness and fast reflexes like BRUCE LEE did he went for walks to observe it all to practice his awareness and alertness this is why he was so good and was able to intercept perfectly all the time also he said many great fighters lose combat easy not because they were not better fighters most were then their opponent(s) but because they got caught naping on the job and attacked by surprise attack take it not from me but from the master himself BRUCE LEE said this so my question is are you aware and alert also having fast reflexes to respond to an attack even if you are suprised if so great if not you all need to practice that one also in order to succeed in a surprise attack suituation ok.
zaneivy sorry to hear that. Considering that it’s a terribly dangerous thing for you to put your right eye up front, I think you should definitely put your left side forward. With serious training you can make your weak side respectable and employ the rear cross (especially to the body) a bit more than usual (in JKD anyway) to make sure you bring enough firepower to the fight. Good luck and let me know how things are going.
Probably safer to keep your backhand against the cheek on that side (right in your case) rather than bringing it to the other side. With your shoulder up and chin down that side should already be safe enough. This way if you misread the attack and it's actually coming from the other-side your face/chin is not exposed.
Bruce Lee was able to hold 75 pounds (35 kg) with his arms outstretched for 20 seconds at the height of his shoulders. That's more than half of his body weight. I don't think anyone could do that but him. With such static shoulder strength, his leading arm punch had incredible speed and strength.
I hate to say it but that's probably how he messed up his back and doing good mornings with to much weight he ended up having stuntmen doing his kicks for him
That's great explanation. I was in Muay Thai. I had no idea how to fight. I just knew, that a kind of jab is great to defense yourself. I was fucking surprised how good it worked against some guys which were regulary there. Of course real pros did not care about my jab, but in fact i was asking myself how it could be, that this easy punsh can be those effective. Now, your video brought me closer to an explanation
See? That is EXACTLY what I just said! Muay thai guys might be able to fight in the gym, but are helpless in the streets against REAL FIGHTERS! The reason why wing chun works so well is the centerline theory, which tells us to protect our center and attack our opponent's, simultaneous attack and defense, economy of motion, and the other SEVEN concepts as well, using them ALL at once! This, along with the PROPER footwork (The circle inside the triangle), angled footwork and a body rotation towards the attack, make it possible to avoid the attack or deflect it with very little force. This also allows us to attack quickly once contact is made.
You can look at fights in slow motion or frame by frame, see how many, pro or ameture, not just leave an opening, but also drop their guard hand when they punch. Not to mention, leave their chin out there because they don't tuck their chin. Tucking the chin is no fun but it should be a habit. It's a whole lot less fun getting a hook to the chin.
