#jeet kune do
Reconstructed pagoda sequence in Game of Death from Bruce Lee: A Warrior’s Journey (2000)
dir. Bruce Lee / dop. Tadashi Nishimoto
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Dan Inosanto has seen it all…
As martial artists, especially instructors or competitors, you’re always subject to a fair amount of pressure testing. When Bruce Lee introduced JKD to the world in the 1960′s it went through various stages of ridicule until it became accepted. As evolution has shown Sigung (founder) Bruce Lee was on to something, the fingerless gloves, the blending of the styles, it all paved the way for modern MMA.
Guro (teacher) Inosanto has traveled his own path in tandem with Jeet Kune Do with the methods of his cultural background Kali and Silat. Kali is the warrior art of the Philippines, which lends itself very well to modern society. That’s because Kali starts with tools and weaponry that can be invaluable in self defense. Guro Inosanto has been teaching and sharing these methods literally all over the globe since the 70′s.
Yet still to this day there’s a struggle to demonstrate the efficacy of Kali to the masses. At RCW in Tigard we believe that’s because Guro Dan has been so giving and generous to put this information in the hands of the people that he cares little for the credit given to him. One look at the quote above and you can see a glimpse of his philosophy. We’d like to parallel that stellar example at our school, which is why you will always find a friendly and welcoming environment at River City Warrior.
As a result of this laid back attitude and constant sharing, sometimes other disreputable people try to lay claim to the legacy. This is in all martial arts and on this blog we’ve been all over the topic several times. Take Gracie Jiu Jitsu schools for example, a program we also offer, they’re all over! 10 years ago you couldn’t find one in the phone book unless you were extremely lucky. So where do all these qualified instructors come from? The tragic answer is there’s a lot of fakers out there trying to make a living, take credit for something they haven’t earned or simply boost their fragile ego. Martial arts has never been about that, and we caution everyone out there to do their homework and determine a school’s credibility before joining any program. Many of the instructors at RCW went through this process for you. We wasted countless hours of time, hard earned money and suffered injuries starting out with the wrong people.
If it says Inosanto Kali and JKD on the sign outside, make sure they have it on the inside. Any solid instructor would be happy to provide credentials, and emphatically show curriculum and what you’ll be learning at the drop of a hat. That’s because inside we’re all big fans of Guro Dan, he sets an incredible example of that pursuit of self growth and perfection. It’s infectious and highly motivational, and we believe once you have a taste of real authenticity you won’t want to train in any other fashion.
If you’re interested in JKD, Kali, or any of our other programs you’ll find free trials in the side bar or by simply using the contact us link and sending us a message. We’d love to hear from you and help you begin or continue the incredible journey of life through the lens of martial arts.
- Guro Joe
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(viahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1GVCNlhZao)
From our Jeet Kune Do (JKD) class earlier this week. If you enjoyed the Paul Vunak video we posted earlier, you should see a continuity here. That’s because we follow the official Inosanto curriculum.
Like many martial arts, you have to be careful where you train JKD. There’s many pretenders and frauds out there. Sometimes it’s just a matter that instructors reach a certain level of qualification and lose the aspiration to keep developing. Regardless of circumstances you want to get spoiled by great information and not waste money, time, or health training at the wrong place.
For RCW the path is pretty simple: learn and train from the best instructors on the planet. In terms of JKD there’s no better source than Dan Inosanto, who was not only Bruce Lee’s top student and heir to the system, but he’s gone on to train and grow for his entire career. At 80 years old his time in the training hall is about 60 years. That’s 60 years of continued refinement, private lessons with other high level mentors, pioneering material and endless growth.
Under the Inosanto curriculum, like our BJJ and Muay Thai, there’s a progression. A step by step approach to learn the material and get it in your muscle memory. If you look across other instructors in our association like Paul Vunak, Rick Young, Chris Kent, Erik Paulson, Francis Fong, or Chris Clarke you’ll find the same exact progression. This might seem like something simple, but this continuity is actually rare.
It’s a key indicator someone is a pretender to JKD if they don’t follow this format. They don’t have the same clear concept of range and tool set. Worse yet, some even tell you there’s no curriculum under Dan Inosanto and you just do whatever you want. Part of that stems from the fact not all black belts are created equally. Some people get certified and then DONT follow the curriculum. I’ve seen this in BJJ all the time, as Pedro Sauer has a very detailed progression to follow for the first six years of training. I’ve been to numerous Pedro Sauer schools though, where the black belt in charge relies more on wrestling, sport Jiu Jitsu, or what they think is more important than decades of curriculum refinement and implementation.
JKD the martial art does have a system to follow, and you’ll find it at RCW. We will lay out the foundation and method for you so you can see yourself improving in the first 90 days.
Single Leg Counter, by @misskyriee
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNVTpM0J3cP/?igshid=kmehfxicqxpi
I am not sure if this is a drill or sparring session; regardless, being able to do this requires a lot of training and practice in order to develop the coordination and strength to pull this move off!
This is why it’s important to train in a safe manner (check the cleanliness of the studio, as well as how they plan to keep members safe in these times) and practice with others so you can get feedback to improve your form and skills.
-FemaleWarrior, She/They
“Styles tend to not only separate men—because they have their own doctrines and then the doctrine became the gospel truth that you cannot change. But if you do not have a style, if you just say: Well, here I am as a human being, how can I express myself totally and completely? Now, that way you won’t create a style, because style is a crystallization. That way, it’s a process of continuing growth.” -Bruce Lee
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Your Fave MIGHT Be Catholic: Booboo Stewart (real name: Nils Allen Stewart Jr.)
Known for: Actor of film & television, he is best known for playing Jay, the son of Jafar, in the hit television film series Descendants. Besides that, he is also notable for appearing in other successful film franchises, & his filmography includes 18 Fingers of Death, The Conrad Boys, The Fifth Commandment, American Cowslip, Smitty, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 & 2, White Frog, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Last Survivors, American Satan, & many more. His work for television includes Dante’s Cove, Everybody Hates Chris, Blue Dolphin Kids, Good Luck Charlie, Descendants: Wicked World, Lab Rats: Elite Force, Westworld, & several guest appearances on other successful shows. Besides acting, he is also an avid philanthropist who helps various causes, one example is being the celebrity ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Plus, he is also an expert practitioner of the martial art known as Jeet Kune Do.
Why I say MIGHT as opposed to IS: Because Booboo is fairly new in the world of celebrities & media figures, there is very little known about his personal life, & he is also fairly good at keeping things private. Thus, there isn’t really any information out there about Booboo’s religious beliefs. However, the celebrity gossip website Who’s Dated Who has Booboo’s profile list him as “Roman Catholic” under the religion section, which may be a possible indicator that somewhere out there it’s stated he’s Catholic. But then again, Who’s Dated Who isn’t the most reliable when it comes to that field, & thus it is only speculation. But still, it’s entirely possible that it’s correct.
If this post is wrong: If this post is wrong & a reliable source states somewhere that Booboo actually practices a different religion or no religion at all, please politely inform me in an ask & I’ll have this post altered right away!
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