I am no longer affiliated with this gym. For those who are interested in visiting me while im in NYC, you can find me at Glory Martial Arts Centre in Bay Ridge!
@@ThePathsOfWisdomthese guys don’t do JKD. This is the problem. JKD has been so badly misrepresented and shown since Bruce Lee passed away most people have no idea what it is. The most prevalent idea being it’s a “mixed martial art” is completely false but that’s what Dan Inosanto pushed and “JKD concepts” was something he made that most people thing is representative of Bruce Lee’s JKD and it isn’t. There is no application of JKD principles in this video. No interception, directness, longest weapon to nearest target, strong side forward, absolutely nothing. Although boxing gloves, having pillows for hands makes things very difficult to do. If you want to learn about real JKD check out someone called Tommy Carruthers or IFO JKD. That’s his organisation. He was taught by Bruce’s first and last private student, Jesse Glover and Ted Wong, along with others. Also, Thomas Marx JKD is an instructor under Tommy and also has a channel, John Paul Daily is another instructor under Tommy, he is based in Mississippi and also has a channel. This isn’t JKD. But what they do is.
You guys went hard at times, but also controlled things when you realized that the other wasn't expecting a shot. Thank you guys for showing us some high level martial arts.
@@tonymarichal31171 most martial arts can become practical when it's properly preassure tested, hell some people found practical Tai chi .. like really tai chi? people thought that crap was worthless.
I lived in a sober living in California for about a year and some change. I had a housemate; an older gentleman name Ed. Ed trained Jeet Kune Do when he was younger and I have some experience kick boxing/mma. I tell you, sparring with Ed was a different experience than I was used to and he put some hurt on me! Ed recently passed away and hanging out with him while he was in the hospital was bittersweet and I'm just grateful I got to see him before he died. He was the homie for sure. Rest in Peace Edward. Love you brother. I can't wait to kick it again.
Just want to add, I was at Jeff's seminar where these sparring rounds took place. He isn't just a great fighter, he is also an incredible martial arts coach and teacher. The guy spent 6 hours training students, giving live demonstrations, and breakdown techniques, and afterwards went right into sparring! I think he took a water break and that was pretty much it!
Coming from someone who has trained, there is many things I can compliment you guys on, but one really stands out to me. That you guys are going hard while totally going soft at the same time. That level of control is so hard to find in a good sparring partner! To know you're a bad ass & capable of hurting someone, but to cage that ego, while during sparring nonetheless is even harder to find. Take note folks, this is how you spar! 🙏🥋🔥.
Agreed! It’s crazy how many times I’ll be giving 40-60 percent and the other person comes in hot 100. Not their fault, usually it’s a very short moment. But you’re right on how consistent they keep it
The constant sneaky ass side kicks are impressive, which is exactly reason I think the fact that you went as many rounds as you did while constantly getting blasted in the stomach(which, as we all know, really makes it hard to breathe consistently and efficiently) proves just how crazy your stamina truly is. Anyone can learn to run ten miles at their own pace with no external factors to worry about. Regulating your breathing under pressure and while being interrupted/winded by blows to the solar plexus is another thing entirely. People who can consistently pull that kind of thing off really deserve more credit than they get.
Man your stand up grappling game is on point. My son is a high school wrestler and I have him watch your vids. You showcase great entries under pressure for some impressive takedowns.
This was such a beautiful exchange, both of you sparred at the same intensity with tons of self control and technique. Also to add the way it was edited is great and feels completely unbiased to both fighters. Great job to both. Set a great a example for what heavy sparring should be.
As an amateur, you are both so skilled, amazing reflexes, balance and it felt like you were enduring a lot of 70% power hits like they were nothing lol... I'm impressed
Jeet Kune Do was my first martial art. I learned it from James's Dad, Dino, back in the early 2000's. Had I not moved out of NY, I believe I would still be practicing it. I'm very happy to see both practitioners going hard but being technical. Your clinch, trips and footsweeps are very effective and is something that JKD could absorb. Conversely, the side kicks are one of JKD's bread and butter techniques that you could use in your arsenal. Great video. Keep up the good work!
@@MMAShredded Teddy is very skilled and athletic, but he doesn't check leg kicks, and he gets scissors swept often. If he works on those things, he will be fantastic..
That's the crazy thing about JKD. My JKD coach (direct lineage to Dan Inosanto) would have your head on a pike if you used side kicks in heavy sparring and here you are calling a "bread and butter" technique (probably the best way to get your fangs ripped out). We also borrow heavily from Muay Thai, and I throw in a lot of capoeira (my first and favorite martial art) into my sparring. I honestly believe JKD is the best way to learn martial arts. You tailor it to you, learn and use what you want, and become the best fighter you can be.
Holy smokes what a high level sparring session. Those rush in sweeps are amazing, I've been trying to add that to my game, but can't quite get the set up/mechanics of it right. This was a pleasure to watch.
I’ve found with the rush in sweep , feint with a shoulder to get their hands to raise then close the distance , frame with your hand and arm across their body to block their vision and to turn their head and then add the leg sweep, it’s all about the feint
pretty hard sparring there, and good stuff! creativ and intuitiv, but the guy had no answer to the sweeps and looked so helpless, Jeet Kune Do guys may need to implement some Capoeira.
As someone who just knows the smallest of basics of fighting from doing it as a kid. Watching this just shows me the mental fortitude of these guys. Not even a real bout, and I know I would be seeing red if I was in there. Lots of respect to both of them.
I like how Teddy changes his stance seamlessly in the boxing round. No matter which foot he had forward, he would throw from that stance and the punches looked very fluid from both sides.
As a JKD guy who started learning back in the early 90s the first phases of learning was to experience and learn Western boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai then generally progressed into wrestling etc. We did do Wing Chun type flow drills etc but generally working it into different scenarios to learn how to flow and stick with your opponent and sparring was big and covered all ranges as well as situational training weapons or no weapons etc. It is important to learn from everyone in Jeet kune do that's why I think this video is a great one because people should learn from each other, it's the principles that matter not the style and the individual is more important than any style or system, it's just a name to get you across and then to be discarded, you are just yourself an individual not a practitioner of a certain style or system pure freedom.
Although that's true in some senses. Remember the old saying. I fear not the man who has does a million punches, but the man who did one a million times. As a jack of all trades misses becoming elite at one art, but mediocre at many. Perhaps this is why most mma fighters stick to a handful of disciplines, not all of them. Just 2 or 3.
One thing I noticed about Jeff is that he is insanely adaptive while fighting and actually thinks about stuff and between rounds. After getting hit with that side kick, you can see him adapting and intercepting or catching his leg every time he tries it. This is a clear sign of a very high fight iq potential... I expect really big stuff from this guy
Those side kicks and sweeps were so on point. Missed you in Hawaii Jeff, I saw you had a great time with Coach Arthur though! I told him today I wish I knew about it or was there!
Dude 5:35 was such a smooth grab and counter. Looked like fun sparring. I hope when you practice with other martial arts they are teaching you different techniques. As someone who has practiced Taekwondo for 3 years now I think you'd benefit from the plethora of different kicks. It'd be sweet to see you set up other kicks.
This is puuuuuuure flowing martial arts at it finest. 2 competitors pushing each other, yet not truly trying to hurt each other. Trust is hard to come by when sparring at this high level. Much respect!
Impressive as hell on both sides. That is a ton of rounds and you looked fresh through it all so your stamina is definitely back. JKD, when done correctly, is no joke! I love to throw side kicks in sparring as well since not many people see them coming. The two things that I always love seeing you do/land are the step in/through sweep and then the lead leg sweep with the long guard - both are highly effective! If you were in NY then you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump from FL so come on down! Thanks for the show!
You’re both incredible fighters! Both have a ton of endurance, skill, and sportsmanship. Learn from each other by exposing weak points etc. Wish I had a gym like this near by.
Funny not a single JKD UFC champion. Biggest world stage for fighting and not one champion from JKD. Wonder why? Right its so deadly that it couldn't be used in a caged fight. Right.
@Derek Hiebert John Jones used JKD. See how many eye pokes he's done? Seriously though Jerome Le Banner and Ben Saunders both have JKD as a base. So there you go. It's relatively new and not as popular as taekwondo or karate. For me it taught how to switch stance In my boxing.
@@Neverendingstory101 You don't think the philosophy of jkd is actually mmas predecessor? Every MMA fighter who ingests and uses multiple disciplines is at its core jkd based philosophy. Jon Jones using oblique kicks to the knee. Longest weapon to shortest target. Another principal or philosophy of jkd?
Hey Jeff!! Your Low thigh kicks are really getting really sharp and on point!! It’s almost to a point that your sparring partner can’t keep up with you at all!! Awesome!!!
I started in a JKD school. There were 4 classes total: Jun Fan Gung Fu, Muay Thai, Silat, and Kali/Escrima. You might be able to tell which is my favorite of those 4. Jun Fan was taught right lead and MT left lead so that people would be familiar with both leads. JKD can be a great way to learn a lot of things in a practical way. Thank you for sharing your spar with this gentleman.
That sparring was on point-I always knew JKD was very effective when trained properly- Erik Paulson (former shooto champ and well respected MMA trainer) is a JKD guy and it’s nice to see some quality JKD here in NY Your catches, sweeps, low kicks and just over all speed and well roundness are ‘quality’. I started using that all the time after your boxing video way back :) As expected from high level JKD his interception was on point -his boxing and that sidekick though :) Really interesting exchanges between you two/thanks for sharing! Seriously, the Best training content on you tube!
One of the best sparring videos I've seen. You guys display excellent sparring etiquette, respect for each other and overall controlled speed. So much to learn from this Both you guys are like, " i can do this all day"... 👌👍
Wow these guys are tough this is amazing I started with Jkd fell in love with Kali escrima arnis guys few people can spar this long and hard I realize you guys are holding back some but dam the endurance is killer much respect
0:58 it’s up to you but you don’t have to worry about it being too long. I’ve seen you outclass a lot of people Jeff, I seek to emulate your style and your evasiveness. Any extra film of you would be worth it’s weight in gold when it comes to the learning that can be done
I actually kinda agree with you, but I understand why Jeff cuts it down to the interesting parts for less experienced viewers who just want to see the matchups in skill level
Ray Longo, Erik Paulson, and Greg Nelson... all fully certified JKD instructors... all legendary UFC trainers and coaches. Gotta give the JKD philosophy and mindset it's dues in MMA for sure.
@@MMAShredded I appreciate and love your channel brutha!!! Please keep doing what you do! I'm currently a Law enforcement officer who coaches MMA so you definitely inspire me haha!
I was Erik's Student for a couple of years. He may have a concepts certification, which Dan Inosanto was giving out from the 70s through the 90s but He really doesn't do the JKD Bruce Lee taught. I was learnign what Bruce taught form Bruce students before during and after I trained Shooto, catch and Jujitsu with Erik. He normally has our group come over and show JKD at his school. He's an awesome guy, a great fighter and teacher, but he doesn't really do or teach JKD.
@Chris Bera very true... I'm ranked under Paulson myself. But we definitely can say his mindset and roots are definitely of the JKD philosophy for sure!
That was a very good exchange during that sparring session because there wasn't a whole lot of holding everything back from each other going on. The best way to learn how to handle yourself in an actual fight against another person who can fight back is to be in a situation that closely resembles such and this is it. It will make you better
DAMN excellent! amazing sparring! both very skilled. It's very refreshing to see you guys going hard and also controlled when needed. Also I haven't seen many people using JKD ideas properly, as Teddy here. And of course Jeff excellent as always. Thanks for sharing! there's a lot to learn from this, great material.
That some beautiful work, your cardio improved massively💪🏾💯 Btw I've stolen your leg kick- straight- leg kick fade away combo👀😂 is so effective! After the straight 99% of people will ecxspect a follow up and won't think about defending low
2:02 Yup! I used to think jkd was just "flashy wing chun with high kicks" purely based off of Bruce Lee's movies. Luckily I decided to study it for myself and jkd's "use what works from any style" brought me to MMA. Jkd helped me understand MMA better and MMA helped me understand Bruce's jkd better! I usually knew better than to refute something I hadn't studied, but for some reason I was in the "one style" mentality back then and only tried using wing chun. Both jkd and mma have saved me in several self defense situations and even allowed me the skills to restrain my opponents and deescalate; without needing to hurt them too much
Over time in the muay thai sparring, you can see the Muay Thai style taking over. Leg kicks slowed down the JKD guys' kicks and you can see in clinch/knee range he doesn't have nearly as many weapons. Great adjustments
Yup that's why we spar in JKD see what to work on and evolve the art. Loving the sidekicks but p Muay Was killing it as Bruce said it's the man that makes the art not the art makes the man
Jeff I’m glad to see you understand what JKD is. At my local gym our owner/head coach learned JKD from Ted Wong & his Karate is through Bill “Super-Foot” Wallace.
@@NYMartialArtsAcademy THANKS! Also, I’d love to find out how I can setup a time to chat with your staff? I’m a director with the USA MMA Federation (MMA governing body), & we have some programs used by gyms around the country I’d love to introduce to you guys. What’s a good way to reach out ?
The philosophical view of jkd is indeed amazing, you're expressing your own self in fight without sticking from any styles, coz that's how real fight goes.
Jeff I been watching you since you did the “hit me if you can” on the streets. You went from “My journey to becoming a great MMA fighter” to an actual Ong Bak + video game anime fighter. Your movements are so fluid!
I love this video. So many enthusiastic moments here. This motivated me to get better seeing you guys go at this for a whole day! Teddy gave me straight up little mac vibes and his side kicks were phenomenal, there is so much to learn from this video. Glad I'm subscribed to you 🥋🔥
forgot what real martial arts looks like after only seeing small UFC clips. I know it says MMA in channel but this is real striking skill. Both really good
That’s easily the best sparring I’ve seen on the ‘Tube. Not just because you’re both technically good and have crazy good cardio, but also because it’s still what it started out as - respectful sparring not ego fighting. Nonetheless some of the most intense sparring I’ve seen… Much respect 🙏🏼
@@MMAShredded big fan now man. I’m no special talent, but I’ve been doing MAs since the mid-Nineties (showing my age), with free-style jiu-jitsu when MMA was still Vale Tudo, then discovered Krav Maga and trained that for years. Recently, despite being older, wanted to improve the technical aspect of my fight-game and general fight IQ and have been doing Muay Thai. I got a lot out of this video especially, just to apply to my own training, so thank you.
Thanks for clairifying the effective and practical elements of Jet Kun Do as well as the usual show and tell! Seen as always some things Imma adapt to myself ! ✌👍👏🙏 4 VIDA¡
If the JKD practitioner is talented and following Lee's true philosophy of being a constantly evolving free martial researcher, he can be one of the best fighters and in one of the best contexts to train.
@@shakirabdullah14 If you read the book you would know its not a martial art. Its a way of thinking. It borrows concepts from boxing, wing chun, fencing etc. basically everything you want to pick and choose and create style tailored to yourself.
DAMN you’re at where I got trained in JKD! I’m surprised sifu james even allowed this to happen because in the past I don’t think he would’ve. I guess it’s good exposure. Usually the rules were very strict and had to throw the moves that were specific to JKD like straight leads, back fists, pendulum hook kicks, etc.
Plz let us know your full name. Want to look you up. So many students have karate boxing or Kb backgrounds. Moves are shared between arts. Comment is confusing and not true. Plz lmk who you are. Name and which location you were in.
5:24 is what you taught us in a video of yours about the tactics of Bruce Lee. The Flick punch - Shuffle sidekick, in sparring session/fight it is a very effective kick.
Jeet kune do IS MMA, really. It's not actually the martial art, but the philosophy behind it. Ie, no style is infallible, take what you can from whatever styles you can practice. The martial art itself had a totally different name no one ever remembers, and was based on among other things Muay Thai.
Hey Jeff, great video once again. Just wanted to know whether you ever get cracked in hard sparring from a clean shot and feel the effects very soon after? To the chin for example
The control and composer is great from both of you. I always used to worry that of I land a good one, I will get a heavier one back. Great to see the respect from you guys
beautiful to watch - I've been training for less than a year and what stands out to me the most is the sheer number of strikes thrown from the defensive positions and while retreating from the attack
Amazed by how hard and soft both of you are, JKD was the second martial arts I practiced after doing kick boxing and it really gave me a boost on kick boxing people dont expect a sidekick to come out of nowhere, keep it up guys! Bring light to people calling it a style its not a style, wish I could go as powerful as this again but injured knee.
I am no longer affiliated with this gym. For those who are interested in visiting me while im in NYC, you can find me at Glory Martial Arts Centre in Bay Ridge!
@@ThePathsOfWisdomthese guys don’t do JKD. This is the problem. JKD has been so badly misrepresented and shown since Bruce Lee passed away most people have no idea what it is. The most prevalent idea being it’s a “mixed martial art” is completely false but that’s what Dan Inosanto pushed and “JKD concepts” was something he made that most people thing is representative of Bruce Lee’s JKD and it isn’t. There is no application of JKD principles in this video. No interception, directness, longest weapon to nearest target, strong side forward, absolutely nothing. Although boxing gloves, having pillows for hands makes things very difficult to do. If you want to learn about real JKD check out someone called Tommy Carruthers or IFO JKD. That’s his organisation. He was taught by Bruce’s first and last private student, Jesse Glover and Ted Wong, along with others. Also, Thomas Marx JKD is an instructor under Tommy and also has a channel, John Paul Daily is another instructor under Tommy, he is based in Mississippi and also has a channel. This isn’t JKD. But what they do is.
Faltou a seqüência de socos nos peitos
I don't see any women.
@@LethalRain9I don't see any dinosaurs.
@@Laj-t9k i don't see any felines
This is how sparring should be, no exaggerated aggression, no spite, no complaints just pure skill, power and respect. Bruce would be proud
cheers!
you guys look like youre hittinf pretty hard
If what's shown doesn't have them, I'd like to see some exaggerated aggression, spite and complaints, please.
You guys went hard at times, but also controlled things when you realized that the other wasn't expecting a shot. Thank you guys for showing us some high level martial arts.
thanks for watching!!
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100% agree, a great display of professional comradery amongst true martial artists. Super impressed with JKD athlete
@@tonymarichal31171 most martial arts can become practical when it's properly preassure tested, hell some people found practical Tai chi .. like really tai chi? people thought that crap was worthless.
@@tonymarichal31171 🙏
I lived in a sober living in California for about a year and some change. I had a housemate; an older gentleman name Ed. Ed trained Jeet Kune Do when he was younger and I have some experience kick boxing/mma. I tell you, sparring with Ed was a different experience than I was used to and he put some hurt on me! Ed recently passed away and hanging out with him while he was in the hospital was bittersweet and I'm just grateful I got to see him before he died. He was the homie for sure.
Rest in Peace Edward. Love you brother. I can't wait to kick it again.
I love the fact that when you spar hard, you don’t go 100% and it is still technical, it doesn’t end up being an ego spar. Love it!
thank you :)
They Spar Hard as fuck 😂😭
@@erento2940 yeah but u can notice him holding back his knees, he only went hard in situations where he wouldnt have landed if he didnt
very controlled, there were many many times where I saw both sides pulling
@@nocturnalmonke8164 true but if he keeps this up for years with no headgear he’s gonna get some kind of long term brain damage
Just want to add, I was at Jeff's seminar where these sparring rounds took place.
He isn't just a great fighter, he is also an incredible martial arts coach and teacher.
The guy spent 6 hours training students, giving live demonstrations, and breakdown techniques, and afterwards went right into sparring!
I think he took a water break and that was pretty much it!
thank you brother :)))
@@MMAShredded You're awesome!
True Martial Artist
Jeff is superhuman
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That guy is a real beast on boxing round, taking offensive combo 24/7 without missing a breath. His stamina tank is just massive.
cheers!
This entire video is sparring ASMR with some bonus side kicks 😂
@Sensei Seth I was about to tag you lmao
We knew we'd find you here
Side kicks don't work. The guy just lucky. Fedor Emelianenko and Khabib never get side kicked.
ahahahahah
@@counterkidnapping1737 who has thrown sidekicks against Fedor and Khabib?
Coming from someone who has trained, there is many things I can compliment you guys on, but one really stands out to me. That you guys are going hard while totally going soft at the same time. That level of control is so hard to find in a good sparring partner! To know you're a bad ass & capable of hurting someone, but to cage that ego, while during sparring nonetheless is even harder to find. Take note folks, this is how you spar! 🙏🥋🔥.
Thank you for the kind words!
agreed. Sparring is conversational, not argumentative.
You nailed it 👏
Agreed! It’s crazy how many times I’ll be giving 40-60 percent and the other person comes in hot 100. Not their fault, usually it’s a very short moment. But you’re right on how consistent they keep it
Hard and soft at the same time huh? It’s almost as if they’re …
…being like water
The constant sneaky ass side kicks are impressive, which is exactly reason I think the fact that you went as many rounds as you did while constantly getting blasted in the stomach(which, as we all know, really makes it hard to breathe consistently and efficiently) proves just how crazy your stamina truly is. Anyone can learn to run ten miles at their own pace with no external factors to worry about. Regulating your breathing under pressure and while being interrupted/winded by blows to the solar plexus is another thing entirely. People who can consistently pull that kind of thing off really deserve more credit than they get.
thanks for watching :) and yes those side kicks hurt!!
would be interesting if jeff is doing roadwork or is just sparring/training on the heavybag all the time :D
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Man your stand up grappling game is on point. My son is a high school wrestler and I have him watch your vids. You showcase great entries under pressure for some impressive takedowns.
thank you!! I appreciate it!
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Holly cow, the stamina of these guys is insane. I'm gassed out from just watching 2 minutes of this.
thanks for watching!
Breath, breath, breath.
One of the best sparring session i've ever seen. Both educated in sparring and as always Jeff has posture and nice techniques under stress. Respect.
thanks for watching!
@@MMAShredded thanks for sharing!
Jeff and Teddy did great.
"One of the best sparring session i ever seen". You dont see much sparring sessions🤣
Thank you.
This was such a beautiful exchange, both of you sparred at the same intensity with tons of self control and technique. Also to add the way it was edited is great and feels completely unbiased to both fighters. Great job to both. Set a great a example for what heavy sparring should be.
thank you for watching!!
Jeff is so good. Bottom line.
As an amateur, you are both so skilled, amazing reflexes, balance and it felt like you were enduring a lot of 70% power hits like they were nothing lol...
I'm impressed
Jeet Kune Do was my first martial art. I learned it from James's Dad, Dino, back in the early 2000's. Had I not moved out of NY, I believe I would still be practicing it. I'm very happy to see both practitioners going hard but being technical. Your clinch, trips and footsweeps are very effective and is something that JKD could absorb. Conversely, the side kicks are one of JKD's bread and butter techniques that you could use in your arsenal. Great video. Keep up the good work!
awesome!! thanks for watching!
@@MMAShredded Teddy is very skilled and athletic, but he doesn't check leg kicks, and he gets scissors swept often. If he works on those things, he will be fantastic..
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That's the crazy thing about JKD. My JKD coach (direct lineage to Dan Inosanto) would have your head on a pike if you used side kicks in heavy sparring and here you are calling a "bread and butter" technique (probably the best way to get your fangs ripped out). We also borrow heavily from Muay Thai, and I throw in a lot of capoeira (my first and favorite martial art) into my sparring. I honestly believe JKD is the best way to learn martial arts. You tailor it to you, learn and use what you want, and become the best fighter you can be.
Holy smokes what a high level sparring session. Those rush in sweeps are amazing, I've been trying to add that to my game, but can't quite get the set up/mechanics of it right. This was a pleasure to watch.
I’ve found with the rush in sweep , feint with a shoulder to get their hands to raise then close the distance , frame with your hand and arm across their body to block their vision and to turn their head and then add the leg sweep, it’s all about the feint
thanks for watching!
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Jeff’s sweeps are on point
Sukui Nage.
ruclips.net/video/9I8cp0hjm2Y/видео.html
It's in Shotokan Karate
this is one of the better fights on youtube. i like the honest assesment you give your performance. subbed.
That’s not sparring, it’s a fight! 😳
haha
pretty hard sparring there, and good stuff! creativ and intuitiv, but the guy had no answer to the sweeps and looked so helpless, Jeet Kune Do guys may need to implement some Capoeira.
@@panganaranga fuck yeah hehehehe
@@panganaranga you mean Muay Thai???
Nahhh lol
Dude I’ve been watching you for a while and your progression is insane, this was beautiful to watch.
thank you bro!!
Us too. Jeff is so good and getting better. I got a feeling he’ll be learning JKD soon.
As someone who just knows the smallest of basics of fighting from doing it as a kid. Watching this just shows me the mental fortitude of these guys. Not even a real bout, and I know I would be seeing red if I was in there. Lots of respect to both of them.
thanks for watching!
I like how Teddy changes his stance seamlessly in the boxing round. No matter which foot he had forward, he would throw from that stance and the punches looked very fluid from both sides.
Cheers!!
As a JKD guy who started learning back in the early 90s the first phases of learning was to experience and learn Western boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai then generally progressed into wrestling etc. We did do Wing Chun type flow drills etc but generally working it into different scenarios to learn how to flow and stick with your opponent and sparring was big and covered all ranges as well as situational training weapons or no weapons etc. It is important to learn from everyone in Jeet kune do that's why I think this video is a great one because people should learn from each other, it's the principles that matter not the style and the individual is more important than any style or system, it's just a name to get you across and then to be discarded, you are just yourself an individual not a practitioner of a certain style or system pure freedom.
cheers!
Although that's true in some senses. Remember the old saying. I fear not the man who has does a million punches, but the man who did one a million times. As a jack of all trades misses becoming elite at one art, but mediocre at many. Perhaps this is why most mma fighters stick to a handful of disciplines, not all of them. Just 2 or 3.
One thing I noticed about Jeff is that he is insanely adaptive while fighting and actually thinks about stuff and between rounds. After getting hit with that side kick, you can see him adapting and intercepting or catching his leg every time he tries it. This is a clear sign of a very high fight iq potential... I expect really big stuff from this guy
thank you brother!
I got to say, this is the best sparring session I've seen in a long time, props to you both for respecting each other and self control
The amount of stamina you both have is amazing to me. After 9 rounds you still went full force and speed. Were there any breaks in between?
thanks ! and yes definitely had breaks haha
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Those side kicks and sweeps were so on point. Missed you in Hawaii Jeff, I saw you had a great time with Coach Arthur though! I told him today I wish I knew about it or was there!
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thanks for watching!
Dude 5:35 was such a smooth grab and counter. Looked like fun sparring. I hope when you practice with other martial arts they are teaching you different techniques. As someone who has practiced Taekwondo for 3 years now I think you'd benefit from the plethora of different kicks. It'd be sweet to see you set up other kicks.
thank you, I hope to learn JKD!
@@MMAShredded you will.
This was awesome!! I loved that guy's side kick, but your clinch was the game changer.
thank you!!
Jeff’s knees are very good.
This is puuuuuuure flowing martial arts at it finest. 2 competitors pushing each other, yet not truly trying to hurt each other.
Trust is hard to come by when sparring at this high level. Much respect!
cheers!!
One of tge best sparring sessions I've seen. Very well doone guys. Control, respect and technique. Awesome
Osu from Kyokushin fighter in Sweden 🇸🇪
thank you!!
It's nice to see some new sparring footage, btw when are gonna do an other fighter technique video
will work on more!!
Setups/How to land uppercuts plz
Great job for both!
JKD Guy gotta know how to defend leg kicks LOL
Holy moly. You guys are amazing. Thank you for showing us what good sparring looks like
cheers!!
both you guys are absolutely crazy fighters, it was great getting to watch you two go at it
thanks for watching!
Impressive as hell on both sides. That is a ton of rounds and you looked fresh through it all so your stamina is definitely back. JKD, when done correctly, is no joke! I love to throw side kicks in sparring as well since not many people see them coming. The two things that I always love seeing you do/land are the step in/through sweep and then the lead leg sweep with the long guard - both are highly effective!
If you were in NY then you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump from FL so come on down!
Thanks for the show!
id love to visit FL, I will add it to my list bro!! thanks for watching!!
MMA = New term for JKD?
@@grandwonder5858 JKD is the original true MMA before UFC ever happened.
Jeet Kune Do superior than wing Chun🤔?
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You’re both incredible fighters! Both have a ton of endurance, skill, and sportsmanship. Learn from each other by exposing weak points etc. Wish I had a gym like this near by.
Having trained AND been certified as an instructor in JKD Concepts under Dan Inosanto, I applaud your breakdowns
thank you bro!!
I used to train JKD. Wish I never stopped. I could be an instructor now. Distracted by too many shiny objects.
Funny not a single JKD UFC champion. Biggest world stage for fighting and not one champion from JKD. Wonder why? Right its so deadly that it couldn't be used in a caged fight. Right.
@Derek Hiebert John Jones used JKD. See how many eye pokes he's done? Seriously though Jerome Le Banner and Ben Saunders both have JKD as a base. So there you go. It's relatively new and not as popular as taekwondo or karate. For me it taught how to switch stance In my boxing.
@@Neverendingstory101 You don't think the philosophy of jkd is actually mmas predecessor?
Every MMA fighter who ingests and uses multiple disciplines is at its core jkd based philosophy.
Jon Jones using oblique kicks to the knee. Longest weapon to shortest target. Another principal or philosophy of jkd?
Hey Jeff!!
Your Low thigh kicks are really getting really sharp and on point!!
It’s almost to a point that your sparring partner can’t keep up with you at all!!
Awesome!!!
thank you bro!!
Jeff is a low kick machine.
I started in a JKD school. There were 4 classes total: Jun Fan Gung Fu, Muay Thai, Silat, and Kali/Escrima. You might be able to tell which is my favorite of those 4. Jun Fan was taught right lead and MT left lead so that people would be familiar with both leads. JKD can be a great way to learn a lot of things in a practical way. Thank you for sharing your spar with this gentleman.
Thanks for watching !!
That sparring was on point-I always knew JKD was very effective when trained properly-
Erik Paulson (former shooto champ and well respected MMA trainer) is a JKD guy and it’s nice to see some quality JKD here in NY
Your catches, sweeps, low kicks and just over all speed and well roundness are ‘quality’. I started using that all the time after your boxing video way back :)
As expected from high level JKD his interception was on point -his boxing and that sidekick though :)
Really interesting exchanges between you two/thanks for sharing! Seriously, the Best training content on you tube!
thank you for watching bro!!
“When trains properly” is so right…
Looks more Like classical kickboxing
@@angelostanojevic304 You’ll find the more a ‘style’ trains actual sparring, the more they all start looking alike.
Erik is no joke.
One of the best sparring videos I've seen. You guys display excellent sparring etiquette, respect for each other and overall controlled speed. So much to learn from this
Both you guys are like, " i can do this all day"... 👌👍
thanks for watching!
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Wow these guys are tough this is amazing I started with Jkd fell in love with Kali escrima arnis guys few people can spar this long and hard I realize you guys are holding back some but dam the endurance is killer much respect
That's some hard sparring! Well done, both of you. Great control and technique. Impressive toughness.
cheers!
0:58 it’s up to you but you don’t have to worry about it being too long. I’ve seen you outclass a lot of people Jeff, I seek to emulate your style and your evasiveness. Any extra film of you would be worth it’s weight in gold when it comes to the learning that can be done
thank you brother!!
Agreed. I would love to see full sparring sessions as well.
I actually kinda agree with you, but I understand why Jeff cuts it down to the interesting parts for less experienced viewers who just want to see the matchups in skill level
Aye Teddy used to work at my martial arts school a while ago. Glad to see the dude's still alive lol
oss!
Seeing JKD used so effectively is quite inspiring tbh
cheers!
Ray Longo, Erik Paulson, and Greg Nelson... all fully certified JKD instructors... all legendary UFC trainers and coaches. Gotta give the JKD philosophy and mindset it's dues in MMA for sure.
Cheers!
@@MMAShredded I appreciate and love your channel brutha!!! Please keep doing what you do! I'm currently a Law enforcement officer who coaches MMA so you definitely inspire me haha!
I was Erik's Student for a couple of years. He may have a concepts certification, which Dan Inosanto was giving out from the 70s through the 90s but He really doesn't do the JKD Bruce Lee taught. I was learnign what Bruce taught form Bruce students before during and after I trained Shooto, catch and Jujitsu with Erik. He normally has our group come over and show JKD at his school. He's an awesome guy, a great fighter and teacher, but he doesn't really do or teach JKD.
@Chris Bera very true... I'm ranked under Paulson myself. But we definitely can say his mindset and roots are definitely of the JKD philosophy for sure!
Erik was one of my teachers. Hall of fame fighter and teacher, but he didn't do JKD. Using a bunch of different arts is not JKD.
That was a very good exchange during that sparring session because there wasn't a whole lot of holding everything back from each other going on. The best way to learn how to handle yourself in an actual fight against another person who can fight back is to be in a situation that closely resembles such and this is it. It will make you better
DAMN excellent! amazing sparring! both very skilled. It's very refreshing to see you guys going hard and also controlled when needed. Also I haven't seen many people using JKD ideas properly, as Teddy here. And of course Jeff excellent as always. Thanks for sharing! there's a lot to learn from this, great material.
thank you!!
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Insane tempo from both of you guys! Very effective low kick output and you set them up very well. The day after could not have been a walk in the park
thanks for watching!!!
Nice sparring! Both skilled! Goodjob
Great work on both sides! Looks like the Muay Thai rules sparring is where you found your rhythm, Jeff (except for those sneaky side kicks...)
thanks for watching!! ya side kicks killed me
Jeff is a beast!
Side kicks don't work. The guy just lucky. Fedor Emelianenko and Khabib never get side kicked.
@@counterkidnapping1737 I’ve never been shit by a gun but bullets don’t work. Lol. Strange logic bro.
@@counterkidnapping1737 Nice trolling attempt, 6/10
Had no idea there was someone this good in JKD. You guys looked amazing in sparring. Warriors!
thank you!!!
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Very nice flow between the two guys, especially when they bring in both hands and feet, really nice.
That some beautiful work, your cardio improved massively💪🏾💯
Btw I've stolen your leg kick- straight- leg kick fade away combo👀😂 is so effective! After the straight 99% of people will ecxspect a follow up and won't think about defending low
hehe :) thanks!
2:02 Yup! I used to think jkd was just "flashy wing chun with high kicks" purely based off of Bruce Lee's movies. Luckily I decided to study it for myself and jkd's "use what works from any style" brought me to MMA. Jkd helped me understand MMA better and MMA helped me understand Bruce's jkd better!
I usually knew better than to refute something I hadn't studied, but for some reason I was in the "one style" mentality back then and only tried using wing chun.
Both jkd and mma have saved me in several self defense situations and even allowed me the skills to restrain my opponents and deescalate; without needing to hurt them too much
cheers!
@@MMAShredded lol I watch your videos so much I assumed I had already subscribed, just realized I wasn't
That was awesome....towards end of video, you were shredding that guy. Incredible guys!!
thanks for watching!
Over time in the muay thai sparring, you can see the Muay Thai style taking over. Leg kicks slowed down the JKD guys' kicks and you can see in clinch/knee range he doesn't have nearly as many weapons. Great adjustments
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Yup that's why we spar in JKD see what to work on and evolve the art. Loving the sidekicks but p Muay Was killing it as Bruce said it's the man that makes the art not the art makes the man
Jeff I’m glad to see you understand what JKD is.
At my local gym our owner/head coach learned JKD from Ted Wong & his Karate is through Bill “Super-Foot” Wallace.
Nice!
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THANKS!
Also, I’d love to find out how I can setup a time to chat with your staff?
I’m a director with the USA MMA Federation (MMA governing body), & we have some programs used by gyms around the country I’d love to introduce to you guys.
What’s a good way to reach out ?
thanks man!
The philosophical view of jkd is indeed amazing, you're expressing your own self in fight without sticking from any styles, coz that's how real fight goes.
cheers!
This is class! Great to hear your thoughts on the different rounds. Will be taking some of these things into training tonight
Awesome !
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These guys (NYMAA) filmed free online lessons during the height of the covid era. I learned a lot from them. It's surreal seeing you collab with them.
thank you for watching!
Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris in 4K UHD 2022 lol.
Great video! You both are beasts! 👊🏾👊🏾
thank you!!
Please more jeet kune do stuff. There are so many functional techniques.
more coming!
@@MMAShredded best man 👨 👌❤️🥇
This was an awesome display of skill, discipline, endurance, sportsmanship. And a pleasure and privilege to watch. Well done, gentlemen.
thank you!
That was amazing work on BOTH sides.
Proud of you Chan.
I was having neuro muscle reactions watching
Jeff I been watching you since you did the “hit me if you can” on the streets. You went from “My journey to becoming a great MMA fighter” to an actual Ong Bak + video game anime fighter.
Your movements are so fluid!
But he still stay humble knowing he got shit he still gotta work on. Can’t help but love him
@@lisawillis8044 precisely why I think he will always improve :)
wow its been so long, I appreciate the support brother!!!!
@@MMAShredded absolutely 💪. Your combo and head movement videos helped my fighting a lot
Jeff is a stud.
Holy, not so light at times (no head gear) and the pace! Very impressive
thanks for watching!
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respect. Both are good fighters. no egos, just pure skill going at it non-stop.
Amazing speed and intensity from both…..and again inspiring. Will try to integrate some of the moves.
thanks for watching!
I love this video. So many enthusiastic moments here. This motivated me to get better seeing you guys go at this for a whole day! Teddy gave me straight up little mac vibes and his side kicks were phenomenal, there is so much to learn from this video. Glad I'm subscribed to you 🥋🔥
thank you brother :) ahaha yeah he gave me little Mac vibes too especially with the green gloves!
@@MMAShredded 🤝💯
forgot what real martial arts looks like after only seeing small UFC clips. I know it says MMA in channel but this is real striking skill. Both really good
That’s easily the best sparring I’ve seen on the ‘Tube. Not just because you’re both technically good and have crazy good cardio, but also because it’s still what it started out as - respectful sparring not ego fighting. Nonetheless some of the most intense sparring I’ve seen…
Much respect 🙏🏼
thanks for watching!!
@@MMAShredded big fan now man. I’m no special talent, but I’ve been doing MAs since the mid-Nineties (showing my age), with free-style jiu-jitsu when MMA was still Vale Tudo, then discovered Krav Maga and trained that for years. Recently, despite being older, wanted to improve the technical aspect of my fight-game and general fight IQ and have been doing Muay Thai. I got a lot out of this video especially, just to apply to my own training, so thank you.
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Thanks for clairifying the effective and practical elements of Jet Kun Do as well as the usual show and tell! Seen as always some things Imma adapt to myself ! ✌👍👏🙏 4 VIDA¡
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brilliant sparring from both of you
If the JKD practitioner is talented and following Lee's true philosophy of being a constantly evolving free martial researcher, he can be one of the best fighters and in one of the best contexts to train.
yes!
Well, JKD is more of a foundational martial art, and can be ever evolving. Like Bruce said, be like water.
@@shakirabdullah14 If you read the book you would know its not a martial art. Its a way of thinking. It borrows concepts from boxing, wing chun, fencing etc. basically everything you want to pick and choose and create style tailored to yourself.
DAMN you’re at where I got trained in JKD! I’m surprised sifu james even allowed this to happen because in the past I don’t think he would’ve. I guess it’s good exposure. Usually the rules were very strict and had to throw the moves that were specific to JKD like straight leads, back fists, pendulum hook kicks, etc.
interesting...!
That’s not true. We never limit sparring that much.
Isn't it a weird thing to limit one person's style for a JKD class though?
@@jean4j_ We never limit moves or tactics. So many students did other arts. They can try it in sparring. Who are you? Full name I want to look you up.
Plz let us know your full name. Want to look you up. So many students have karate boxing or Kb backgrounds. Moves are shared between arts. Comment is confusing and not true.
Plz lmk who you are. Name and which location you were in.
Perfect balance of going hard, but not too hard. Was entertaining and instructive. Awesome skills by both. Love the respect and humility.
cheers!!
6:40 . I've been practicing this combo after watching your videos. It's sooo slick, and it allows for such good power in those leg kicks.
thanks man!!
Great combos.
Yall take senzu beans in between rounds?
Y'all be throwing some lightning fast punches
5:24 is what you taught us in a video of yours about the tactics of Bruce Lee. The Flick punch - Shuffle sidekick, in sparring session/fight it is a very effective kick.
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Are side kicks allowed in Muay Thai or kickboxing because I barely see anyone throw it
@@Str88Gz they are, but most people don't like the risk.
Jeet kune do IS MMA, really. It's not actually the martial art, but the philosophy behind it. Ie, no style is infallible, take what you can from whatever styles you can practice.
The martial art itself had a totally different name no one ever remembers, and was based on among other things Muay Thai.
Perfectly controlled sparring environment within different ranges/quarters. Thanks for sharing -awesome! 👊
thanks for watching!
Hey Jeff, great video once again.
Just wanted to know whether you ever get cracked in hard sparring from a clean shot and feel the effects very soon after? To the chin for example
ive had a hurt jaw many times
Us all too lol. It’s not good for u. Technical sparring is better. We’ll do that as well.
This JKD guy looks more like full-contact karate. And his side kick is deadly. Jeff's takedown technique is efficient.
cheers!
This is some serious level of sparring. I like the dialogue too.
"side kicks don't work guys..."
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then bruce lee is no joke..if this guys used this form and techniques in combat
cheers!
The control and composer is great from both of you. I always used to worry that of I land a good one, I will get a heavier one back. Great to see the respect from you guys
this is such a legendary set. u guys just going at each other with even speed and force and neither one giving an inch 👍👏
Nice combinations , enjoyed that focused workout
Thanks !
Wow this took me back great sparring guys this TEDDY GUY IS ON 🔥
This was lovely to watch because I can actually see the style difference
cheers!!
beautiful to watch - I've been training for less than a year and what stands out to me the most is the sheer number of strikes thrown from the defensive positions and while retreating from the attack
cheers!
The Jeet Kune do guys center balance is crazy.
cheers!
WOW the control and sheer volume and accuracy of striking is phenomenal.
cheers!
Probbaly the most enjoyable sparring video I have seen
thank you!!
ahhh I missed these videos, good to be back
thanks for watching!!
Amazed by how hard and soft both of you are, JKD was the second martial arts I practiced after doing kick boxing and it really gave me a boost on kick boxing people dont expect a sidekick to come out of nowhere, keep it up guys! Bring light to people calling it a style its not a style, wish I could go as powerful as this again but injured knee.
thanks for watching!!