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This is a very interesting video of Ted Wong. In it he talks about some of his views on Jeet Kune Do, how he started training at Bruce Lee’s Los Angeles school, and some keen insights into his personal teaching philosophy.

There is also some nice footage of Mr. Wong working the heavy bag and focus pads.

You don’t get to see much footage of Ted Wong, so this is a real treat!

The JKD Lead Punch: 101 Ways to Mastery

Here is a video of Tim Tackett demonstrating the Swinging Gate drill. He shows inside and outside reference points as well as when to trap and when not to trap.

For more information about Tim Tackett, please visit the JKD Wednesday Night Group website.

Here is an interview with original Bruce Lee student Jerry Poteet.

In this interview, Mr. Poteet talks about Bruce Lee as a practical joker, waived training fees, class atmosphere, etc.

His wife Fran is also interviewed.

Here is a YouTube video of Lamar Davis II performing the Burning Step Side Kick and the famous 1 Inch Punch. This is from a seminar that he conducted at the Jeet Kune Do Academy of Martial Arts in Clifton Park, New York. Circa 2006.

The JKD Lead Punch: 101 Ways to Mastery

Nice tribute to Bruce Lee by animator Mike Kelly.

I know this isn’t a JKD topic, but I received this video link in an email from Roy Harris. (www.royharris.tv)

This is truly inspirational! Enjoy!

This is a video clip by my friend Peter Easterlind of Coastal Dragon Gung Fu in Marblehead, MA.

Here is a short description from Peter:

In this clip we try to illustrate how to break down the roll of seung chi sao into two separate halves of the whole (think yin/yang) and demonstrate how to feel as though you are turning a gear between your arms. It helps to greatly enhance your ability to hold structure when in the early stages of learning.

Here’s another short instructional clip that follows up on the “Cross/Low Hook/Hook Combination” drill.

In this one, I’m showing how to add variation to the previous drill. It’s a very short clip, but can make all the difference in the world if applied correctly.

Again, you may have to turn the volume up. Even then, it’s hard to hear. The next vids I make will have a better audio track, I promise.

Some things to enhance the “Cross/Low Hook/Hook Combination” drill:

1. Vary the intensity & power of the strikes.
2. Combine the intensity changes with broken rhythm.
3. Add different set-ups before the strikes.

I was not very clear in the video as to the different set-ups, so here are a few basic ideas:

1. Feint a Straight Lead.
2. Fake a Straight Lead.
3. Do a “Stutter Step”.

Play with the rhythm on these. For instance:

- Feint a straight lead
- Pause
- Follow up with the Cross/Low Hook/Hook drill

Another variation:

- Feint a straight lead
- Immediately follow up with the Cross/Low Hook/Hook drill

This should give you plenty of ideas and variations to train. Just remember to practice good form & technique and you can rack up some reps very quickly.

I would suggest that after you play with several variations, choose 2 that you feel most comfortable. Then begin the journey of training them until they are second nature.

Good luck in your quest!

Here is another short instructional clip I made at the same time as the “JKD Beginning Stance Drill”. Again, you may have to turn the volume up a bit to hear me.

I didn’t go into a lot of detail in this clip. It’s more of a demo with a few variations to train.

There are a couple of points I’d like to make:

1. When throwing the Cross, notice that I step out with the right foot. This opens up my stance and allows my left hip more room to swing. Think of my right hip as the hinge and my left hip as the edge of a door slamming shut.
2. When training the punches one at a time, make sure to ALWAYS bring the striking hand back up to the head. This is a habit you need to train constantly. And remember, you are at close range at this point and protecting your head is key.
3. When training the punches in combination and there is no pause between them, keep it as tight as possible and ALWAYS bring the striking hand back up to the head when finished. Again, look at where you are and the danger involved at this distance.
4. Notice how I always step when throwing the hooks? Sometimes it’s only a small step. This does several things…

- Helps add power into the strikes.
- Helps set up my distance to the target.
- Helps to set up the follow-up strike.
- Creates angles.

Something I didn’t go over in this vid is to keep moving AFTER you throw the combination. After you have your basic mechanics down, try not to pull straight back or be lazy after your execution. Use head movement and retreat at an angle.

I didn’t demo this because the focus of this instructional is on the execution of the strikes as opposed to retreating or clearing after they are thrown. We’ll save that for another time!

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Kip Brockett
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This is my first attempt at a short video instructional for this site. You may have to turn up the volume to hear me. (I’ll make sure to speak up, use a microphone, or use a voice-over for the next one!)

This is a drill I use for ALL my new students. I know many will think this is too static, but I think it’s important to get the feel of a 50/50 stance in stillness first. You can’t get that feel from moving when you first learn this stance.

In regards to the alignment of this stance…

• The alignment presented in this instructional is more prevalent in Ted Wong’s camp than in any other.
• The “heel/toe” alignment is also widely practiced in JKD. To do this drill with this alignment, simply start with the feet about hip width apart. (See Dwight Woods JKD Stance for the “heel/toe” alignment)

I suggest working the stance in a variety of ways after you get the basics down. Here are a few ideas:

1. Step backwards, instead of forwards.
2. “Split” your feet. One steps forward. One steps backward, simultaneously.
3. Work on your speed in getting to your stance.
4. ALWAYS… ALWAYS… CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT!

I hope this helps some of you that are just starting out. I know this is very basic, but this is a drill I continually come back to and practice. It’s amazing how small little errors can creep in!

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Kip Brockett
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