{"id":68,"date":"2017-12-23T11:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-12-23T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askgalore.in\/martialask\/?p=68"},"modified":"2017-12-23T11:00:25","modified_gmt":"2017-12-23T11:00:25","slug":"jeet-kune-do-united-states-of-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askgalore.in\/martialask\/jeet-kune-do-united-states-of-america\/","title":{"rendered":"JEET KUNE DO- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe art of expressing the human body\u201d is how the renowned martial artist Bruce Lee once described a North American form of martial art called Jeet Kune Do. This \u201chybrid and eclectic\u201d form of martial art is said to have originated from the United States of America, and was developed and officially presented by Lee himself on July 9th<\/sup> 1969. Furthermore, this form of martial art is extremely flexible and is based on philosophy unlike many others. Apparently, Jeet Kune Do when literally translated means \u201cWay of intercepting the fist\u201d.<\/p>\n

a. History\/origin of Jeet Kune Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was Bruce Lee an American\/Hong Kong martial artist who began researching on many styles of fighting, which resulted in him developing a style he called \u201cJun Fan Gung Fu\u201d (meaning Bruce Lee\u2019s Kung Fu). It was in 1959 that he began teaching this style of martial art publically in the United States of America. Furthermore, it was using elements of \u201cGung Fu\u201d developed by Lee himself that eventually led to the creation of \u201cJeet Kune Do\u201d.<\/p>\n

b. Weapon used in the Jeet Kune Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u201chands and the legs\u201d are mainly used by a fighter in this form of martial art. Furthermore, the moves used commonly by a fighter in this form of martial art include kicking, punching, trapping, and grappling.<\/p>\n

c. Technique involved in the Jeet Kune Do and training availability:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In terms of technique, the fighter in this form of martial art mainly uses what can be termed as \u201cFour Ranges of Combat\u201d which includes moves such as kicking, punching, trapping, and grappling. Furthermore, the kicks used in \u201cJeet Kune Do\u201d are mainly directed towards the lower part of the body such as the shins, knees, thighs, and midsection.\u00a0 In addition, this martial art form is also based on a principle known as \u201cEconomy of Action\u201d. This principle comprises of the following elements:<\/p>\n

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  1. Efficiency: <\/strong>Basically relates to an effectiveness of an attack in terms of the least amount of time taken to achieve maximum impact.<\/li>\n
  2. Directness: <\/strong>Relates to doing things in an extremely disciplined manner.<\/li>\n
  3. Simplicity: <\/strong>Essentially relates to an uncomplicated mindset of the fighter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As for training centers\/schools, there are a number of them available around the world for those interested in learning this \u201chybrid and eclectic\u201d martial art form developed by the great Bruce Lee himself.<\/p>\n