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5 Aspects of Combat

Kicking, Punching, Trapping, Grappling and understanding the weapon.  These are the 5 aspects of combat that need to be understood.  The question then becomes how do I use these in long medium and close ranges. 
 
This is where the misconception of Jeet Kune Do being a mixture of arts is derived.  People commonly believe that each one of these aspects should be researched on its own.  For kicking and punching, people commonly study Muay Thai, for trapping they study Wing Chun, for Grappling they study Jiu Jitsu, and for weapon they study Kali.
 
When in reality Jeet Kune Do is an art that encompasses all these different aspects of combat.  If a person is studying Muay Thai on Monday, Wing Chun on Tuesday, Jiu Jitsu on Wednesday, and Kali on Thursday, how are they expected to perform any of those arts at a high enough level.   One becomes a "jack of all trades but master of none."

What is Basic Front Hand Education?

When reading Bruce Lee's notes it is clear that he was a firm believer in placing the strong side forward.  90% of our striking should be done with our strong hand and our strong leg.  The reasons are two fold.  First, because our...

Blocking, Evasion, Interception

When studying Jeet Kune Do, Defense is categorized as Blocking, Evasion and interception.   Blocking is just as the word implies, stopping and opponents strike with a body part that was not the opponents intended target.  Blocking is the...

Art, Science and Philosophy of Bruce Lee

Here at New York Martial Arts Academy we have always believed in teaching the Art, Science, and Philosophy of Bruce Lee.   The Art is what we do.  The Kicking, punching, trapping, grappling and understanding of the weapon in long, medium...

Women's Self Defense

In discussing martial arts programs tailored or directed towards women different names are generally used.  The most common one is cardio kickboxing.  Programs of this nature are offered at almost every gym.  What these classes...

Our New Blog

Welcome to NY Martial Arts Academy's new blog. Be sure to stay tuned for more postings!  
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