In Part 2 of this exclusive interview, Larry Hartsell, an expert in Bruce Lee’s jeet kune do and various styles of grappling, talks about how the two forms of fighting function together in self-defense.
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Jeet Kune Do
Jeet kune do (way of the intercepting fist) is a martial art created by Bruce Lee during the 1960s. Neither a system nor a method, Bruce Lee didn’t consider his art a style but an aggregate of principles for developing the martial mind and body.
Although jeet kune do’s foundation lies in wing chun theory, Bruce Lee liberally borrowed from other kung fu styles: taekwondo, wrestling, fencing and Western boxing.
Building on the precept of self-knowledge through self-discovery, the JKD practitioner is prompted to absorb what ideas are useful and discard those that are not. The physical goal is perpetual development of physical speed, timing, footwork, coordination and power.
Since Bruce Lee’s death in 1973, two variations of jeet kune do have evolved: original JKD, which is promoted as the art Bruce Lee practiced; and JKD concepts, which applies Bruce Lee’s concepts to martial arts techniques drawn from various Indonesian, Philippine and Thai styles.
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Larry Hartsell on Jeet Kune Do, Grappling and Open-Mindedness (Part 2)
– February 22, 2013
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Larry Hartsell on Jeet Kune Do, Grappling and Open-Mindedness (Part 1)
– February 21, 2013
Martial artists will always associate Larry Hartsell with two ultra-effective fighting concepts: grappling and jeet kune do. In this exclusive interview, he talks about the connection between the two — along with Bruce Lee’s interest in ground fighting.
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Bruce Lee Training Philosophy: Tao of Jeet Kune Do as Representation of Bruce Lee’s Path to Personal Truth
– November 5, 2012
One step at a time, find YOUR path to personal truth in the martial arts by learning how Bruce Lee found his through the art of jeet kune do as discussed in his seminal text, Tao of Jeet Kune Do.
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Jeet Kune Do Techniques: Ted Wong Shows You How to Fix 14 Mistakes
– October 31, 2012
To serve up an article (now featuring video!) about Bruce Lee’s fighting art, we talked with Ted Wong, the man many claim was Bruce Lee’s No. 1 disciple. Who better to turn to for advice on fixing the mistakes students make in their jeet kune do techniques?
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Learn 5 Drills for Improved Jeet Kune Do Techniques From Jeet Kune Do Training Expert Tim Tackett!
– October 29, 2012
Learn five jeet kune do training drills from second-generation Bruce Lee student Tim Tackett in this EXCLUSIVE adapted excerpt from Chinatown Jeet Kune Do: Essential Elements of Bruce Lee’s Martial Art!
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Download Your New FREE Guide — Dan Inosanto on Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do Techniques for Grappling and New Directions for JKD Training
– October 26, 2012
Bruce Lee student Dan Inosanto discusses modern jeet kune do and its exploration of the fourth range of combat — grappling. Download this FREE Guide to learn FOUR jeet kune do grappling techniques demonstrated by Inosanto!
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Meet James Yimm Lee: “The Man Who Helped Make Bruce Lee a Success”
– October 22, 2012
Get a glimpse at the life of kung fu, iron palm and jeet kune do instructor James Yimm Lee — friend, mentor and training partner of Bruce Lee.
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JKD Master Richard Bustillo Shares Bruce Lee’s Tao With His Students
– September 29, 2012
While the expanded edition of Tao of Jeet Kune Do was still in production, Black Belt reached out to some of Bruce Lee’s friends and colleagues and asked them to submit their thoughts about his most influential book. Richard Bustillo, one of the contributors, turned to his students and asked
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The Adventures of an American JKD Teacher in China
– January 2, 2012
The call came while I was out. When I got home, my wife said someone had phoned from China. They wanted me to teach a martial arts seminar. At first, I didn’t believe her. Then an e-mail came from Xiaoxiang Vocational School, which was trying to establish a jeet kune
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Dr. Jerry Beasley’s Top 10 Martial Arts for Self-Defense
– September 30, 2011
I selected 10 systems that I’ve practiced and found to be self-defense worthy. It’s hard to say just one art does it all. The best advice is to try them all and get in combat shape. Ultimately, it’s not the art that’s important; it’s the individual. It’s not the technique
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