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Punching with a vertical fist

When Bruce Lee was doing research in order to create his Martial Art of Jeet Kune Do, he did extensive research into Western Boxing amongst other arts.  One of the people he researched was the famous boxer Jack Dempsey.  In his book Championship Fighting,  Dempsey explained the importance of the lead hand jab and also of the vertical fist, the thumb faces up as opposed to facing the side like in a typical jab.
 
When throwing a punch with a vertical fist,  the human arm is in a structurally stronger position.  This is why in all of Bruce Lee's writings, the straight lead is thrown with a vertical fist.  
 
 

Limiting the opponents tools

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...

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...
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