CHRIS KENT JEET KUNE DO
TM
Jeet Kune Do
Thirty years before "mixed martial arts" came into existence, a revolutionary martial art training process was innovated by Bruce Lee that advanced the principles of totality in martial art training, realistic and scientific training methods, and complete freedom for the individual practitioner. Lee named the art he created "Jeet Kune Do" and defined it as "the art of expressing the human body in combative form without limitation or confinement."
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​The fact is that today there is no universally accepted definition with regard to what Jeet Kune Do is. Some people define it as Bruce Lee's personal martial art expression. Others as a method of martial art research. And some define it as simply a philosophical concept or idea. I believe that all of these definitions fall far short. The following is my personal definition of Jeet Kune Do, based upon my more than five decades of deep immersion in it --
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"Jeet Kune Do is a non-restrictive, principle-based training process to cultivate one's body as a 'martial instrument' and express oneself with total freedom and the highest degree of efficiency and effectiveness."
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The core or "soul" of JKD is a state of being; a dynamic, fluid, liberated way of thinking as opposed to a static or "fixed" body of martial art knowledge. ​
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As a teacher, performance specialist, and consultant, my goal is, and always has been, to help people become creative, free-thinking, liberated martial artists.
Chris Kent Jeet Kune Do refers to the martial art training process I teach and share. While remaining true to the original spirit and vision with which Bruce Lee developed Jeet Kune Do, CKJKD reflects a process of my own individual development and growth in the art, as well as my interpretation of it.
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​At CKJKD we teach Jeet Kune Do as an art, a science, and a philosophy. Our goal is to help people develop a deeper understanding, not only of physical JKD techniques and training methods, but also of the thought processes Bruce Lee utilized in his personal martial evolution and in developing Jeet Kune Do.
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You're not learning a particular martial art style or system, nor an eclectic blend of styles, but rather how to use your body to the maximum through the application of scientific disciplines such as bio-mechanics physiology, physics, etc. Encompassing all elements of unarmed combat training, CKJKD is a dynamic process of complete martial art training designed to develop every facet of an individual's combative arsenal. CKJKD will empower an individual to:
Unlock their full potential
Liberate themselves as a martial artist
Express themselves without restriction or limitation​​​
At CKJKD we refuse to allow ourselves to be pigeon-holed, categorized, or defined as part of any of the various camps or factions that exist in the JKD world today -- and we don't pigeon-hole other people either.​​​​​
The Chris Kent Consultancy is a professional practice that offers expert
advice within all fields related to Jeet Kune Do (as well as all facets of martial
art training both physical and mental).
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Our mission is to add value to the art, practitioners and instructors by informing, inspiring, and motivating through the distribution and sharing of knowledge.
An integral and essential part of our mission is to provide an authentic, accurate, balanced and informative platform to serve people, enhance their performance in JKD, and stimulate progress in the JKD world.​
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Perhaps you’re seeking a fuller, deeper, richer understanding of the art and philosophy of JKD. If you're a teacher or coach, maybe you’d like to develop a cohesive, progressive curriculum for your students. Or perhaps your goal is to become a better and more effective communicator for your students. Whatever your need or desire may be, my five decades decades of experience and expertise in Jeet Kune Do can help you achieve your goals, and I invite you to contact me.​​​​​​​​​
