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The Burning Flame of Passion
What do you think it was that drove Bruce Lee to put in the incredible amount of time and energy that he did into his martial art...
Chris Kent
Jan 17, 20243 min read


A Matter of Interpretation
Jeet Kune Do is a single art, but it expresses itself in many ways. Tim Tackett and I wrote about this subject in our first book, “Jeet...
Chris Kent
Jan 12, 20243 min read


'No Way as Way' in the World of Innovation
Bruce Lee and Steve Jobs are both considered innovators, and rightfully so. Both were trailblazers in their respective fields. Both had a...
Chris Kent
Jan 11, 20243 min read


Creating Functional Training Drills/Exercises
When you are working on creating or developing functional training drills or exercises, there are four primary factors you should take...
Chris Kent
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Let's End Victimitis"
I believe we need to put an end to the epidemic of “victimitis” that is running rampant in the world. We need to avoid or intercept and...
Chris Kent
Jan 8, 20243 min read


The Attribute Truth...
With relation to JKD, people need to stop regurgitating statements like, “None of us are Bruce Lee” -- “Only Bruce Lee could do that” --...
Chris Kent
Jan 7, 20243 min read


Life is Combat...
Bruce Lee wrote, “Life is combat, and as such should be dealt with accordingly. If you understand combat you understand life.” “Wait a...
Chris Kent
Jan 4, 20243 min read


The Origin of "Dynamic Personal Liberation"
A lot of people have asked me where Dynamic Personal Liberation™ came from. Here’s the answer. I began training in Bruce Lee’s martial...
Chris Kent
Aug 28, 20234 min read


Individual Curriculum vs. Class Curriculum
Take one of Bruce Lee’s personal day-timer diaries and lay it next to any JKD school class curriculum. It doesn’t matter whether it is...
Chris Kent
Aug 24, 20234 min read


"Don't waste yourself..."
In his book, The Warrior Within, author John Little relates a story told to him by Bruce Lee’s attorney, Adrian Marshall, in which Lee...
Chris Kent
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Keep the Blasé Factor at Bay
As an instructor who loves teaching, for me it’s one of the most distressing sights to see. As I look around at a group of students...
Chris Kent
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Discover (or Re-discover) the Joy of Movement
Have you ever thrown a side kick into a kicking shield just for the sheer enjoyment of throwing it, of experiencing the energy of the...
Chris Kent
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Transcending 'Technique'
“A good JKD man has no technique; he makes his opponent’s techniques his techniques.” - Bruce Lee There’s an old saying relating to...
Chris Kent
Aug 16, 20232 min read


"Dude, What Happened to My Car?!"
Imagine this nightmare scenario. You take your car to a mechanic for a maintenance and tune-up. When you go back several hours late to...
Chris Kent
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Bruce Lee and Martial Art "Forms"
Numerous blogs and articles have been appearing recently concerning JKD, Bruce Lee, and the practice of various sets and forms (some...
Chris Kent
Aug 15, 20234 min read


"Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride..."
A few years back I took an online test from a book entitled “Strength Finders 2.0.” The book had been given to me by my good friend Greg...
Chris Kent
Aug 15, 20233 min read


Why I Use "Chris Kent Jeet Kune Do"
People have asked me why I call what I teach "Chris Kent Jeet Kune Do." My reasons are as follows: Whether you like it or not, Jeet Kune...
Chris Kent
Aug 15, 20233 min read


"Cognio...What?!"
Years ago, when I first began writing martial art articles, I wanted to inform people about the true nature of Jeet Kune Do, to write...
Chris Kent
Aug 15, 20232 min read


It's Not About the Belt...
Bruce Lee is looked upon as one of the greatest martial artists who ever lived, and for good reason. However, it’s interesting to note...
Chris Kent
Aug 15, 20234 min read


"Let's Build Bridges Instead of Barriers"
Bridges are built to allow people to get to places they otherwise could not reach due to some form of geographical impediment such as a...
Chris Kent
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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