Bruce Lees Kampfkunst Jeet Kune Do

When it comes to attacks to the eyes, only timing and precision matter. The same applies to attacks to the groin and knees. It doesn’t matter whether the opponent is physically strong or heavy.

In Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, a strong focus is placed on footwork. It is very important to remain mobile during both attacks and defense and never present a static target.

 

"There is nothing mysterious in my martial art. My movements are simple, direct, and non-classical. The extraordinary part of it lies in its simplicity. There is nothing artificial in it. I always believe that the simple way is the right way." - Bruce Lee

"Unlike other styles, in Jeet Kune Do being wise means not always adding more, but minimizing. In other words, removing the non-essential. It is not 'daily addition,' but 'daily reduction'." - Bruce Lee

Jeet Kune Do is an effective and practical martial art developed by Bruce Lee, primarily aimed at self-defense rather than competitive sports. Jeet Kune Do includes striking techniques, finger strikes, kicks, grappling, throwing, and sweeping techniques.

Unlike many common martial arts, JKD is an open martial art without regulatory restrictions, designed for real-life and street situations. Bruce Lee specifically developed the techniques, strategies, and tactics of Jeet Kune Do for combat against one or multiple opponents, without artificial limitations imposed by sports rules.

Jeet Kune Do focuses on the essentials: efficiency, effectiveness, and practical applicability. It does not follow a traditional form structure and contains no fixed katas as in classical martial arts. The emphasis is on realistic, functional movements, free from acrobatic or unnecessarily complex techniques.

Directness, simplicity, efficiency, and the economical use of movement and tactics are characteristic features of Jeet Kune Do.


Original Jeet Kune Do Frankfurt a. Main