Art, Science and Philosophy of Bruce Lee

In a Jeet Kune Do class it is often overheard that a good fighter limits his opponents tools.    What does this statement mean?   In simple terms, limiting my opponents tools simply means that I put myself in a position where I...

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...

A discussion on how we punch with our rear hand

Why at New York Martial Arts Academy we have gone away from just teaching one particular style of grappling.

How understanding the fundamental physical forces helps us in producing punching and kicking power.

A brief discussion on the philosophical aspects of the martial arts.

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...

An explanation of how the individual martial artist's training progression in their given art.

Discussion on why it weapon training is so important.

An explanation of why the straight lead is thrown as a vertical fist.

A description of the difference between ring sports tactics and street effective tactics

An explanation as to why Bruce Lee believed in moving hand first when punching

Why stamina so important in Martial Arts.

An explanation of why Bruce Lee believed in putting the strong side of our body forward.

What is the difference between skill training and conditioning training?

An explanation as to why footwork is emphasized in any combative aspect.

Short description of the 5 ways of attack as prescribed by Bruce Lee

An explanation of the 5 aspects of combat

A brief discussion on and bio-mechanics.

A brief discussion on sparring

A short explanation of what the New York Martial Arts Academy emblem means

A discussion on how JKD is not MMA.

Our thoughts on 'I am Bruce Lee'

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...