Jeet Kune Do is not a set of techniques wiith a lable, it is a concept that no fighter can ignore. "Take what is useful, discard what is not". Use only the most powerful techniques you can find and make them your own. Do not forget his legacy.
"A teacher, a really good sensei, is never a giver of “truth”; he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that the student must discover for himself." - Bruce Lee
I'm sure the technique part of Jeet Kune Do is the footwork. When looking at Bruce Lee and the way he fought. Yet I completely agree with your statement, regardless. I think the footwork is important for the speed of Jeet Kune Do
Hi, I'm a Fencer who has won 26 competition medals, former state champion, competed in the Junior Olympics and National Championships on multiple occasions and I have to say I was happy to see your footwork. You explained it very well and honestly, this footwork looks very much like fencing footwork though instead of the kicks we use the same steps to set up a lunge lol. Footwork is something I'm always working on and was happy to see we had similar ideas about it. Keep up the good work and hope your having a nice day.
Its almost like boxing foot work... We take an inch or so step forward and place the back foot in the same spot that our lead leg was in... Taking small steps help us manage the space in the ring better
nice thanks! I am a historical fencer (longsword, rapier, etc.) and there is not so much about footwork in the source. Or I did not find it. Why historical sources when there is youtube! Thanks for the Video.
Footwork is ALL ur power. Told this before on here. I boxed for 6 years and wrestled for 6 and 2 years of BJJ. But back to my point. My boxing coach made me do 6 months of footwork before i ever thru a punch
Boxing was too telegraphic... boxers are able to slip punches... Muhammad Ali was a game-changer... others tried to emulate Muhammad Ali but we're not very successful!
Ex long term student of Ted ( RIP) happy to say " this young man is simply great. It brings joy to me to see that JKD is still and with some obviously very capable men Thank you Dan.....
the matching of fencing footwork with boxing strikes and wing chun trapping is one of the most revolutionary things to happen in martial arts in several hundred years
Sifu Ted Wong was Sijo Bruce Lee"s Protoge in JEET KUNE DO. Sifu Wong emphaszied The On-Guard Position, Footwork, The Powerline, Balance, Alignment, Distance & Recovery. But Not all JKD Kwoons Teach The Importance By-Jong or The On-Guard Posititon as Sifu Wong did. But in order to be Proficient in JKD, you must understand, The 7 Natural Weapons, The 3 Fronts, Primary & Secondary Targets, The 5 Ways of Attack, The 5 Types of Speed and The 6 Ranges of Combat.
Thanks, Dan. Footwork is definitely an underappreciated aspect - in many fields and disciplines. I digress: I’m trying to figure out why the dislikes. ‘Must be the 25% - 35% of neurotic society whose goals haven’t been realized - yet. Mine haven’t yet, either. Regardless, I’m not going to hate on others’ success.
What a wonderful teacher! He explains so well, and, absolutely tells you the truth about the time it really takes to make the Jun Fan/JDK stance feel natural and automatic. Waaaay back in 1980, as a teen, I started learning/training the fighting stance from the BLFM books, and like Dan, it really took a long time for what (on paper) seem so simple, to become natural, balanced, and automatic. Dan had me laughing too, because, to accurately learn/practice the stance with the various foot-works - and maintain proper posture in motion, I recall when my mother came into my room and saw I had used nasty black electrical tape (it's all we had) to lay-out a tape-grid on "her" beautiful hardwood floor. That day I also learned how to slip and duck a broom LOL! Keep up the great teaching Dan; no doubt, Sifu Bruce would be proud of you!
The hardest thing for a teacher to do is to convey the proper physical and mental mechanics that go into the art and this Sifu is excellent, he is very thorough 👊
Hi Dan Lok my name is Benoit,ive been watching your videos and i must say it was impressing and had a high learning value. Now who likes Bruce Lee the legend?I have all of his movies. If hed still be alive today i would liked to know him in person.Well,who wouldnt?Take care Dan we love to learn from you.
These videos are amazing and helpful. Have you ever considered creating some on-line JKD instructional modules like how Rickson Gracie and Henry Akins are doing, or even an on-line JKD University instructional site like how the Gracie Academy/University, Renzo Gracie, Marcelo Garcia and SBGi are doing. I think your style of teaching and communicating, plus your deep knowledge and elite skill in Bruce Lee’s creation, concepts and philosophies of JKD would be a HUGE SUCCESS if you did. Just a thought.
Dan, I enjoy your videos some much brother. I've practiced JKD for over 20yrs with SDS JKD and can always gleen something from your techniques. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of this beautiful art!! I hope you continue to make vids from time to time!
My husband is a martial artist and this was ALWAYS so weird to me as a woman. Thank you so much for explaining how long it takes and the line is SO helpful- but you are fast!!!
Interestingly, the basic stance is very much like the stance used in skateboarding (for ollies etc). Feels quite natural to me! Thank you for all your VERY helpful and insightful videos Dan! Also greatly enjoy the positive and respectful comments on your channel compared to the snake pits elsewhere. This is what it's about!
I also transitioned from skateboarding to Kung fu and in Shaolin certain movements I've taught to people when they are struggling with like a double smash I teach it from the standpoint of skateboarding you know like doing a 360 ollie just don't do the kicks at first do the lift knee and 360 jump motion first more like a skateboard jump once the body understands the general principles of the larger movements then add in the kicks and details. :) i also see sparring much like learning a skateboard trick you work on it a bunch of times before it finally works in sparring, understanding that nothing happens immediately that it takes tons of practice is something that carries over from skateboarding it also helps that skateboarding already started my Iron shin training ages ago LOL as that board hits the shins over and over :)
you are a great teacher I love the drill you show. all the best to you. keep up the good work. see if you can make a video between the difference of wing chun straight blast and JKD straight blast. thanks.
Bruce Lee is soooo ahead of his time. Look at his slow motion foot work, wow! How many modern MMA fighters can do that? None. The GOAT in fight. Father of MMA!
Lol nobody in MMA can do the stuff Bruce did. When he died martial arts stagnated/regressed The funny thing is people think mma is the pinnacle of martial arts.
This is very similar to boxing footwork and Is great with a jab to blind and distract opponent making them think your not in range then the next punch lands.
Bruce Lee was a born natural , and Ali did his OWN way combined with boxing it was hard to hit him. PACQUIAO could move very freely because his trainer an American had him do certain drills.. getting back to Ted Wong he was a true blue associate with Bruce Lee like Dan inosanto.. Dan lok here does a good job covering much of JKD.. NOT every one can master martial arts cause they lack understanding what it is with being with out sincere motivation! Message by James Coborn : - "Bruce Lee discovered himself." He was Bruce Lee s close student..
Just from watching Ali as a major influence to me. I've used this my whole life as a fighter from watching Ali's footwork while never having a clue that it was used in fencing or JKD as well. The whole time watching this video I kept laughing anytime the guy said it might feel awkward or simple movement but not so easy to do lol
Dan the Man- you have opened me to a new way of thinking. I have ALWAYS blocked with the meaty part if my arm, never considered using the built in weapon that is the arm bone. Only 3 short conditioning sessions of shin, arm & hand bones but already feeling big improvement. Thank you!
Ted Wong , and Dan Inosanto was long time students than Richard Bastillo . James " Jimmy" lee was another pioneer student and right hand man of Bruce lee. !
ETsonggalaxy ted wong used to teach in a different way from dan inosanto..ted wong was focused on the footwork principally..and was very close to the Bruce lee Style of fighting..instead dan inosanto has the same knowledge but..i see a lot of kali filipino in his way of teaching..however its all.about speed, focusing, determination but everyone has his personal own style..its true that what bruce lee created was scientifically effective..but anybody could imitate him..also studing jkd..but jkd has shown us the truth..set us free from the routine..and that is important.
This simple footwork can be a pivotal difference in two entry level or untrained fighters. Even with little to no training, the fighter with a basic innerstanding of footwork holds a large advantage. Especially in areas where there is room to move around a bit. That being said, none of the footwork in this video requires much space to use at all.
I've used very similar footwork my whole life while fighting without ever knowing that it was from fencing or JKD but by watching Ali's footwork as his footwork was always something of beauty to me. Ali used very similar if not the same shuffle movements to close and create distance as well as pivot around his opponents makes alot of sense tho of how he was so maneuverable when alot of times it seemed that he didn't really move much at all if that makes sense lmfao I think Ali maybe stay a bit more in his toes of both feet but I think the basics idea is very much the same.
*Ted Wong taught my JKD instructor Mike Rivas - I trained for about a year in JKD before moving on. JKD isn't for me but, I took the philosophy of JKD to heart and implement what is useful and disregard what is useless for me when learning different techniques.*
Everyone martial artist should take up boxing for 6 months to supplement their training. Aside from the fierce conditioning, its a continual test of footwork. And enormous fun!
Just did 10 minutes each side, just basic stand with some "walking around" and easy one punch....my legs are hurting. This feels very unnatural, but one can feel it is a quite aggressive stand with some sudden explosives moves. I think once one get used to this stand it is very good. But I only have experience in capoeira where you basically never stand still so this might just feel unnatural because of that. Will do this daily now and just practise good footwork. Thanks for the video!
The tape line was a great idea also, really makes it clear. I’ve been inspired by your vids and channel, and am starting to make some wing chun tips videos, actually just did one with footwork and stepping. I keep my whole foot on the ground, but push off from the balls of my feet, slightly different from JKD as you show here. If ever I’m able, I’d love to train with you guys or be an “extra” if you need any.
The leg is a stop hit. Or an interrupt if you like. The curvature of the leg motion is to introduce and defensive attack INTO the line of attack. As is the Tao. You can generate force with that small curvature of the leg AND switch stance. The idea is to hopefully stop hit therefore interrupting the forward motion of the attacker. This is where the half beat lies. Benefit is your moving foot actually has the least amount of time out of contact with the ground. The tension in it also allows for a reversal of the same motion. Either in it or after it. This is also because this is one of the weaknesses of Jeet Kun do. SO it accounts for its self. The lead leg in the Tao is always susceptible to a stop hit. On the knee. But were just gonna end up discussing the benefits of the mobile stance versus the rooted stance. I liberally apply both to all situations. They can be combined. I also believe Bruce showed it once.
One thing I have never heard any martial artist say about Jeet Kun Do is the fact that the physiology of Bruce Lee makes this martial art what it is. By this I mean that Bruce Lee was probably 90% White/Fast Twitch muscles and 10% Red/Slow Twitch muscles. A calf needle biopsy will reveal what percent white (fast twitch) fiber and red (slow twitch) fiber one possesses. Fast twitch muscle fiber allows one to exert enormous energy in one punch or kick. Unfortunately, someone who is 10% fast twitch and 90% slow twitch will be excellent for endurance but just does not possess the quickness of fast twitch muscle fiber. Hence, Jeet Kun Do was perfect for Bruce Lee because he was almost all fast twitch/white muscle fiber. Someone whonis 80% slow twitch/red muscle fiber would make a good distance runner.
Just get comfortable. It's different for everyone. But Sara Pen taught me "just get comfortable and pretend you're sitting in a chair. Just be comfortable
Footwork is always the most important element in martial art. You can beat a person up without knowing any knowledge of how to punch, but knowing how to use the correct footwork
In street fight, pendulum step is very dangerous move. Your opponent doesn’t see your step and before they know it they have a side kick to the solar Plexus.
awsome video i tryed that in sparing thai boxing it helps me a lot getting close to my opponent not only footwork all those bruce lee technics keep up the good work
Mai. Distance. Timing. Moving. Be still inside. But move outside. Offensive and defensive. In and out. The lead Fist and leg. Smaller distance. And protection. With lead hand and leg. And switch up.
Dan when you not busy , we need a senior JKD system please. You are so fast and fluid, we however our older and slower, with much less resistance capability. We are not helpless but seniors. Dan Dude, forever will you be in JKD history and learning Techniques 411 and archived forever. Betty Lee says your smokin hot.
Hi Dan, Great video on footwork. Wing Chun has a closing the gap entry footwork as well. Guru Dan Inosato also states that Bruce really emphasized footwork. There is also great footwork in Phillipino Kali which is where Muhammad Ali got his signature cutting the ring shuffle from. In fact, the Marquis of Queensbury took the elements of Kali and brought them to England to formalize western boxing. Thank you for sharing Dan.
NOT BAD , FOR A MAN WHO WAS IN A (WHEEL CHAIR ) !!!!! .FOR MONTHS .!!!!! .DUE TO AN INJURY !!!! .HE PROVE , THE POWER OF THE MIND !!!! TO SLOWLY HEALD , HIMSELF .!!!!!!. 😎📚📖📚🙏🏾❤️👍🔥.....THAT WHAT, MADE HIM ( AMAZING) .!!!!!! .PER HIS BIO.!!!!! .( FAITH ) WAS THE KEY 🔑 TO BRUCE LEE , POWER.!!!!! .👍❤️🙏🏾.....FOOT WORK IS ALSO IMPORTANT .!!!!! .
I have been doing wing chun for years and a guy did the same foot work as in JKD. During sparring he knocked down every wing chun student. He also beat kick boxers with ease
Hi Dan My name is Chuck Cohen I trained with Joe Lewis for from around 1980 till he passed away from brain cancer. Joe as you know worked out with Bruce Lee for a couple of years. I watched a little of your vidio and I would like to suggest that you do not step with your heel first but use the balls of your feet both feet you will find your speed and positioning much more staple it takes to long to go heel to toe with the front foot.
Seriously important to always consider mixing this with a palm strike to intercept ( in my mind envisioning fights even though I've never won one in real life) 🤣
That tape is important for centering correction and moving from and with your core in a completely straight line i can imagine his swift movements in great alignment bring him added power mobility even in his quick shuffling forward or stance switchs center is key in alot of martial arts with good reason the foot work is just the added magic like that pendulum step oh yea
Yes Mr Lok, I Met Ted some yrs ago at a very small seminar, I had some limited private time with Mr Ted Wong. He emphasized footwork and much more footwork. Ted is JKD, I’m not sure if he is versed in other arts as Kali and Silat but it doesn’t matter. Practice one art to master it then move on. Thx for sharing.
at "6:34" as a true pugalist a 14 year practitioner of the beautiful sweet science even guys with over 100 amateur fights have only glimpsed an opponent here or there that can do that step. they pull and drag themselves into the punch. I Marvel sir
Very very nice..and there are a lot of other steps..like steal a step, rocker shuffle, heal and toesway, sliding out, circle, shadow closing, pivot, step out, lead step, push step ecc....
Dan Lok respect sifu dan it would be great to train with sifu ted wong..I love your work and the work of other sifus like tim tacket, vincent raimondi that I think you know. Walk on. Jkd is always in evolution thanks to you.
I sure miss Sifu Ted Wong. Spoken to him a few times back in the days when he was in Vancouver for his seminars and the Bruce Lee Founation seminars. I believe he learned a lot more personalluy from Bruce since he lived with Bruce for several years. We know Bruce spend many,many hours training in his backyard etc and Ted was his pratice partner. Great video and cheers from West Caost Canada!
Yes foot work is one of the most important aspects of kung fu karate without proper foot work what are you guys gonna stand there in a horse dancing do you wanna kick and punch same with wing Chung you get on his blindside it’s just a step aside you have to have foot work and Bruce Lee sure he’ll have it! Bruce was the man, is the man, and will always be the man! Your new student PatrickWolfe
What would your argument be in comparing the overall usefulness and effectiveness of Jeet Kune Do vs what you see in a lot of American Mixed Martial Arts or UFC? The footwork in JKD and most older styles of asian martial arts seem to have very unique stances and patterns./footwork. When you watch most MMA stances they are fairly feet planted. You are either natural or south paw.
Thank you Steady on the feet with creative footwork 👍Much respect for these informative videos very helpful in individuals martial arts life journey ⭐️
I won a fight to a guy I lost to the previous day (after being sucker punched) using only the "burst" (side kick). He gave up after about 10 minutes because he just couldn't reach me. Although kicks were almost the only thing I trained at back then.
That kick is sick. I use on my martial arts friends I grew up with and they aren't sure what to do. However the son of my sensei is a good friend of mine and he could axe. Kick. Me in the shoulder so fast I didn't realize it was coming. Speed flexibility knowledge and power. Some people just got it.
Jeet Kune Do is not a set of techniques wiith a lable, it is a concept that no fighter can ignore. "Take what is useful, discard what is not". Use only the most powerful techniques you can find and make them your own. Do not forget his legacy.
No it’s not lol. It was Bruce’s unique style that he developed after taking what is useful and discarding what is not
@@trymii5396 no bruce said himself its a philosophy not a style look into it
"A teacher, a really good sensei, is never a giver of “truth”; he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that the student must discover for himself." - Bruce Lee
@@spacelion1695 I learned a great lesson from this quote thanks for bringing it up
I'm sure the technique part of Jeet Kune Do is the footwork. When looking at Bruce Lee and the way he fought. Yet I completely agree with your statement, regardless. I think the footwork is important for the speed of Jeet Kune Do
I practiced performance fencing for 19 years. This man is speaking the true 100%.
Bruce Lee studied fencing
Toxic KiLLa,
He studied everything
@@DaGhost_
Via his brother was a fencer!
@@Ceorious
JKD was not just an art... it was an evolution... JKD was always evolving!
This man is trained by one of Bruce Lee's students
Hi, I'm a Fencer who has won 26 competition medals, former state champion, competed in the Junior Olympics and National Championships on multiple occasions and I have to say I was happy to see your footwork. You explained it very well and honestly, this footwork looks very much like fencing footwork though instead of the kicks we use the same steps to set up a lunge lol. Footwork is something I'm always working on and was happy to see we had similar ideas about it. Keep up the good work and hope your having a nice day.
Its almost like boxing foot work... We take an inch or so step forward and place the back foot in the same spot that our lead leg was in... Taking small steps help us manage the space in the ring better
nice thanks! I am a historical fencer (longsword, rapier, etc.) and there is not so much about footwork in the source. Or I did not find it.
Why historical sources when there is youtube! Thanks for the Video.
yeah mate. Same here @@JohnyB1989
Bruce Lee read a lot on fencing and he did in fact incorporate its footwork into his martial arts
im a foilist 🙋♂️
Footwork is ALL ur power. Told this before on here. I boxed for 6 years and wrestled for 6 and 2 years of BJJ. But back to my point. My boxing coach made me do 6 months of footwork before i ever thru a punch
Huh
Boxing was too telegraphic... boxers are able to slip punches... Muhammad Ali was a game-changer... others tried to emulate Muhammad Ali but we're not very successful!
Why tho?
Lol, I did so many bunny hops, attack lunges, and footwork drills I used to dream of them.
Solid wisdom! Footwork is far more important than most people realize! Wish I understood this when I was young.
CANT EVEN BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SHARE YOUR TALENTS!
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Ex long term student of Ted ( RIP) happy to say " this young man is simply great.
It brings joy to me to see that JKD is still and with some obviously very capable men
Thank you Dan.....
"Give it a try"
Me:Ok I'll try
1 year later
Me:Alright I got it
you got it yet?
Update man
Bro you it yet!?
It’s been 1 year bro did you learn it?
He got it think
the matching of fencing footwork with boxing strikes and wing chun trapping is one of the most revolutionary things to happen in martial arts in several hundred years
That guy really looks like an honest and nice person.
U new here?
@@ryuga2852 yes, not into this stuff, all by coincidence.
@@chameleonaram2lan866 well goodluck on yr journey if uv started learning
@@ryuga2852 lol
Sifu Ted Wong was Sijo Bruce Lee"s Protoge in JEET KUNE DO. Sifu Wong emphaszied The On-Guard Position, Footwork, The Powerline, Balance, Alignment, Distance & Recovery. But Not all JKD Kwoons Teach The Importance By-Jong or The On-Guard Posititon as Sifu Wong did. But in order to be Proficient in JKD, you must understand, The 7 Natural Weapons, The 3 Fronts, Primary & Secondary Targets, The 5 Ways of Attack, The 5 Types of Speed and The 6 Ranges of Combat.
Thanks, Dan.
Footwork is definitely an underappreciated aspect - in many fields and disciplines.
I digress:
I’m trying to figure out why the dislikes.
‘Must be the 25% - 35% of neurotic society whose goals haven’t been realized - yet.
Mine haven’t yet, either. Regardless, I’m not going to hate on others’ success.
What a wonderful teacher! He explains so well, and, absolutely tells you the truth about the time it really takes to make the Jun Fan/JDK stance feel natural and automatic. Waaaay back in 1980, as a teen, I started learning/training the fighting stance from the BLFM books, and like Dan, it really took a long time for what (on paper) seem so simple, to become natural, balanced, and automatic. Dan had me laughing too, because, to accurately learn/practice the stance with the various foot-works - and maintain proper posture in motion, I recall when my mother came into my room and saw I had used nasty black electrical tape (it's all we had) to lay-out a tape-grid on "her" beautiful hardwood floor. That day I also learned how to slip and duck a broom LOL! Keep up the great teaching Dan; no doubt, Sifu Bruce would be proud of you!
The essence of fighting Footwork and movement... arguably Bruce Lee’s finest.
The hardest thing for a teacher to do is to convey the proper physical and mental mechanics that go into the art and this Sifu is excellent, he is very thorough 👊
Bruce Lee's footwork is tied to his strong-side forward... for his Straight Lead punch... unlike the boxers Jab!
Dan is totally right, footwork is key and is surprisingly difficult. Very well made and valuable video for anyone practicing JKD.
Take the best of each martial art and master it. Practice is Key
You are the best teacher I have ever seen
I’m 54; years old and still train sir. Never stop learning
Hi Dan Lok my name is Benoit,ive been watching your videos and i must say it was impressing and had a high learning value. Now who likes Bruce Lee the legend?I have all of his movies. If hed still be alive today i would liked to know him in person.Well,who wouldnt?Take care Dan we love to learn from you.
Your a great sifu me and my friend are learning jeet kune do from this channel and it is working great you are truly amazing
Keep practicing Andrew.
These videos are amazing and helpful. Have you ever considered creating some on-line JKD instructional modules like how Rickson Gracie and Henry Akins are doing, or even an on-line JKD University instructional site like how the Gracie Academy/University, Renzo Gracie, Marcelo Garcia and SBGi are doing. I think your style of teaching and communicating, plus your deep knowledge and elite skill in Bruce Lee’s creation, concepts and philosophies of JKD would be a HUGE SUCCESS if you did. Just a thought.
Dan, I enjoy your videos some much brother. I've practiced JKD for over 20yrs with SDS JKD and can always gleen something from your techniques. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of this beautiful art!! I hope you continue to make vids from time to time!
i have done fencing all 3 /also and jkd training this is very very very good stuff thx to sifu dan lok
My husband is a martial artist and this was ALWAYS so weird to me as a woman. Thank you so much for explaining how long it takes and the line is SO helpful- but you are fast!!!
Interestingly, the basic stance is very much like the stance used in skateboarding (for ollies etc). Feels quite natural to me! Thank you for all your VERY helpful and insightful videos Dan! Also greatly enjoy the positive and respectful comments on your channel compared to the snake pits elsewhere. This is what it's about!
Also a lot like for surfing too eh...
I also transitioned from skateboarding to Kung fu and in Shaolin certain movements I've taught to people when they are struggling with like a double smash I teach it from the standpoint of skateboarding you know like doing a 360 ollie just don't do the kicks at first do the lift knee and 360 jump motion first more like a skateboard jump once the body understands the general principles of the larger movements then add in the kicks and details. :) i also see sparring much like learning a skateboard trick you work on it a bunch of times before it finally works in sparring, understanding that nothing happens immediately that it takes tons of practice is something that carries over from skateboarding it also helps that skateboarding already started my Iron shin training ages ago LOL as that board hits the shins over and over :)
@@DJEmirMixtapes that's some great application! and lmao about the iron shins!
Mr. Dan Lok, I must say you are a great teacher. I have a friend who also trained with Ted Wong.
Louie Lou. Rhas awesome small world
you are a great teacher I love the drill you show. all the best to you. keep up the good work. see if you can make a video between the difference of wing chun straight blast and JKD straight blast. thanks.
Bruce Lee is soooo ahead of his time. Look at his slow motion foot work, wow! How many modern MMA fighters can do that? None. The GOAT in fight. Father of MMA!
I think Bruce Lee still has the best foot work
There's multiple MMA fighters who have and did do this tho
Lol nobody in MMA can do the stuff Bruce did. When he died martial arts stagnated/regressed
The funny thing is people think mma is the pinnacle of martial arts.
@@axelstone3131 you realize there's multiple jkd guys on Lee's level in MMA anderson silva for example
@@stanclark3992 who is Anderson silva or who are some other martial artist?
I just subscribe to your page I have never subscribed to anyone or anything before I think you are very talented and thank you for doing what you do .
Dan Lok is a great teacher, I learn a lot . Thanks.
If you're a skater this stance feels automatic.
This is very similar to boxing footwork and Is great with a jab to blind and distract opponent making them think your not in range then the next punch lands.
Sophie Usher Bruce Lee trained many styles including boxing
Bruce Lee was a born natural , and Ali did his OWN way combined with boxing it was hard to hit him. PACQUIAO could move very freely because his trainer an American had him do certain drills.. getting back to Ted Wong he was a true blue associate with Bruce Lee like Dan inosanto.. Dan lok here does a good job covering much of JKD.. NOT every one can master martial arts cause they lack understanding what it is with being with out sincere motivation! Message by James Coborn : - "Bruce Lee discovered himself." He was Bruce Lee s close student..
I’ve literally been doing something similar for ages. I guess by watching Bruce Lee I just developed a similar stance.
“Just like that”🔥🔥🔥🔥idk why but I love when he says that
That is classic boxing stances and steps! I've been teaching these exactly for many years in boxing.
Just from watching Ali as a major influence to me. I've used this my whole life as a fighter from watching Ali's footwork while never having a clue that it was used in fencing or JKD as well. The whole time watching this video I kept laughing anytime the guy said it might feel awkward or simple movement but not so easy to do lol
Dan the Man- you have opened me to a new way of thinking. I have ALWAYS blocked with the meaty part if my arm, never considered using the built in weapon that is the arm bone. Only 3 short conditioning sessions of shin, arm & hand bones but already feeling big improvement. Thank you!
Wonderful. Keep sharpening those weapons.
Thank you for explaining every move or possibility with very well executed details. Love your work !
So is the stance for JKD the opposite of say, boxing? where your dominant side's foot is at the rear instead of the front?
eniacster yep
Ted Wong , and Dan Inosanto was long time students than Richard Bastillo . James " Jimmy" lee was another pioneer student and right hand man of Bruce lee. !
When the student is ready the master appears. Keep it up
ETsonggalaxy ted wong used to teach in a different way from dan inosanto..ted wong was focused on the footwork principally..and was very close to the Bruce lee Style of fighting..instead dan inosanto has the same knowledge but..i see a lot of kali filipino in his way of teaching..however its all.about speed, focusing, determination but everyone has his personal own style..its true that what bruce lee created was scientifically effective..but anybody could imitate him..also studing jkd..but jkd has shown us the truth..set us free from the routine..and that is important.
Success leaves clues. Keep it up
This simple footwork can be a pivotal difference in two entry level or untrained fighters. Even with little to no training, the fighter with a basic innerstanding of footwork holds a large advantage. Especially in areas where there is room to move around a bit. That being said, none of the footwork in this video requires much space to use at all.
I've used very similar footwork my whole life while fighting without ever knowing that it was from fencing or JKD but by watching Ali's footwork as his footwork was always something of beauty to me. Ali used very similar if not the same shuffle movements to close and create distance as well as pivot around his opponents makes alot of sense tho of how he was so maneuverable when alot of times it seemed that he didn't really move much at all if that makes sense lmfao I think Ali maybe stay a bit more in his toes of both feet but I think the basics idea is very much the same.
*Ted Wong taught my JKD instructor Mike Rivas - I trained for about a year in JKD before moving on. JKD isn't for me but, I took the philosophy of JKD to heart and implement what is useful and disregard what is useless for me when learning different techniques.*
Everyone martial artist should take up boxing for 6 months to supplement their training. Aside from the fierce conditioning, its a continual test of footwork. And enormous fun!
that move in Chinese Connection during the Master's funeral has always impressed me...you know the one..
Can we get a link to the website that sells those Bruce Lee shirts? Great video! Thanks!
Just did 10 minutes each side, just basic stand with some "walking around" and easy one punch....my legs are hurting. This feels very unnatural, but one can feel it is a quite aggressive stand with some sudden explosives moves. I think once one get used to this stand it is very good. But I only have experience in capoeira where you basically never stand still so this might just feel unnatural because of that. Will do this daily now and just practise good footwork. Thanks for the video!
Part of this stance is "hidden" in the ginga, as well as traditional horse stance
I also like to focus on keeping same distance with steps, make the catchup step match the lead step, start slow, later with speed.
The tape line was a great idea also, really makes it clear. I’ve been inspired by your vids and channel, and am starting to make some wing chun tips videos, actually just did one with footwork and stepping. I keep my whole foot on the ground, but push off from the balls of my feet, slightly different from JKD as you show here.
If ever I’m able, I’d love to train with you guys or be an “extra” if you need any.
Punch When you have to Punch. Kick When you have to Kick.
The leg is a stop hit. Or an interrupt if you like. The curvature of the leg motion is to introduce and defensive attack INTO the line of attack. As is the Tao. You can generate force with that small curvature of the leg AND switch stance. The idea is to hopefully stop hit therefore interrupting the forward motion of the attacker. This is where the half beat lies. Benefit is your moving foot actually has the least amount of time out of contact with the ground. The tension in it also allows for a reversal of the same motion. Either in it or after it. This is also because this is one of the weaknesses of Jeet Kun do. SO it accounts for its self. The lead leg in the Tao is always susceptible to a stop hit. On the knee. But were just gonna end up discussing the benefits of the mobile stance versus the rooted stance. I liberally apply both to all situations. They can be combined. I also believe Bruce showed it once.
One thing I have never heard any martial artist say about Jeet Kun Do is the fact that the physiology of Bruce Lee makes this martial art what it is. By this I mean that Bruce Lee was probably 90% White/Fast Twitch muscles and 10% Red/Slow Twitch muscles. A calf needle biopsy will reveal what percent white (fast twitch) fiber and red (slow twitch) fiber one possesses. Fast twitch muscle fiber allows one to exert enormous energy in one punch or kick. Unfortunately, someone who is 10% fast twitch and 90% slow twitch will be excellent for endurance but just does not possess the quickness of fast twitch muscle fiber. Hence, Jeet Kun Do was perfect for Bruce Lee because he was almost all fast twitch/white muscle fiber. Someone whonis 80% slow twitch/red muscle fiber would make a good distance runner.
Just get comfortable. It's different for everyone. But Sara Pen taught me "just get comfortable and pretend you're sitting in a chair. Just be comfortable
Thank you for the footwork tutorial. The basics. That you. I'm pushing 60 and still learning. 40 years and still learning
Footwork is always the most important element in martial art. You can beat a person up without knowing any knowledge of how to punch, but knowing how to use the correct footwork
Hello my JKD brotha, I studied JKD in Chinatown on Alpine Park and your foot work is nice and crispy love it!👹
The foot work feels natural to me
stepping on the toe is effective in combat if your opponent employs an orthodox stand
Exactly why we must be adaptable like water
But what if they use a southpaw stance rather than orthodox???
In street fight, pendulum step is very dangerous move. Your opponent doesn’t see your step and before they know it they have a side kick to the solar Plexus.
I have learned a lot from you and I practice every day Thank you! From Caracas, Venezuela
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Thank you for this video! Been trying to find something like this for a while.
When the student is ready the master appears. keep it up
awsome video i tryed that in sparing thai boxing it helps me a lot getting close to my opponent not only footwork all those bruce lee technics keep up the good work
Watched a couple of videos and Now I subscribed. Great content! 👌🐍
Gregory6199, welcome. practice hard and practice well. share your progress here
I not sure but Jkd looks like outside boxing, fencing, and a collection of innovations to make transitioning easier.
Mai. Distance. Timing. Moving. Be still inside. But move outside. Offensive and defensive. In and out. The lead Fist and leg. Smaller distance. And protection. With lead hand and leg. And switch up.
Fantastic leg work, especially for an explosive move whilst attacking an opponent without form.
Dan when you not busy , we need a senior JKD system please. You are so fast and fluid, we however our older and slower, with much less resistance capability. We are not helpless but seniors.
Dan Dude, forever will you be in JKD history and learning Techniques 411 and archived forever. Betty Lee says your smokin hot.
Hi Dan,
Great video on footwork. Wing Chun has a closing the gap entry footwork as well. Guru Dan Inosato also states that Bruce really emphasized footwork. There is also great footwork in Phillipino Kali which is where Muhammad Ali got his signature cutting the ring shuffle from. In fact, the Marquis of Queensbury took the elements of Kali and brought them to England to formalize western boxing. Thank you for sharing Dan.
Does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. Keep it up
Dan Lok
This is true and this is where you are the champ!!!
Very good technique and fighting wisdom! I appreciate you brother...
Secret of getting ahead is getting started. Application is next
Nice! Thanks. I had been doing a few footwork drills similar to this, great focus points and a few useful ideas. Thanks again.
Just watched it again. Such a simple thing that somehow is so hard to explain. You did it well. Wow!
NOT BAD , FOR A MAN WHO WAS IN A (WHEEL CHAIR ) !!!!! .FOR MONTHS .!!!!! .DUE TO AN INJURY !!!! .HE PROVE , THE POWER OF THE MIND !!!! TO SLOWLY HEALD , HIMSELF .!!!!!!. 😎📚📖📚🙏🏾❤️👍🔥.....THAT WHAT, MADE HIM ( AMAZING) .!!!!!! .PER HIS BIO.!!!!! .( FAITH ) WAS THE KEY 🔑 TO BRUCE LEE , POWER.!!!!! .👍❤️🙏🏾.....FOOT WORK IS ALSO IMPORTANT .!!!!! .
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I have been doing wing chun for years and a guy did the same foot work as in JKD. During sparring he knocked down every wing chun student. He also beat kick boxers with ease
Back foot keeps toe balance and front foot keeps heel balance keeps you in a stepping spring mode
Hi Dan
My name is Chuck Cohen
I trained with Joe Lewis for from around 1980 till he passed away from brain cancer. Joe as you know worked out with Bruce Lee for
a couple of years. I watched a little of your vidio and I would like to suggest that you do not step with your heel first but use the balls of your feet both feet you will find your speed and positioning much more staple it takes to long to go heel to toe with the front foot.
Seriously important to always consider mixing this with a palm strike to intercept ( in my mind envisioning fights even though I've never won one in real life) 🤣
Thats pretty much a boxing stance perfect balance for striking, defense, & power.
I agree 100%. Footwork is critical.
Thank you so much! For an absolute beginner like me, this is very useful.
I have a technique called flash step now because of the jkd footwork I don't have to telegraph while loading my body
Thank you very much
Bruce Lee practiced fencing to get good footwork
Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
But i will use this techniques in cricket while batting.. Tnx a lot...
That tape is important for centering correction and moving from and with your core in a completely straight line i can imagine his swift movements in great alignment bring him added power mobility even in his quick shuffling forward or stance switchs center is key in alot of martial arts with good reason the foot work is just the added magic like that pendulum step oh yea
Keep practicing.
Yes Mr Lok, I Met Ted some yrs ago at a very small seminar, I had some limited private time with Mr Ted Wong. He emphasized footwork and much more footwork. Ted is JKD, I’m not sure if he is versed in other arts as Kali and Silat but it doesn’t matter. Practice one art to master it then move on. Thx for sharing.
at "6:34" as a true pugalist a 14 year practitioner of the beautiful sweet science even guys with over 100 amateur fights have only glimpsed an opponent here or there that can do that step. they pull and drag themselves into the punch. I Marvel sir
French boxing (Savate) had a lot of influence on Bruce Lee's footwork.
Very very nice..and there are a lot of other steps..like steal a step, rocker shuffle, heal and toesway, sliding out, circle, shadow closing, pivot, step out, lead step, push step ecc....
Focus, consistency, practice & application are key. Keep growing.
Dan Lok respect sifu dan it would be great to train with sifu ted wong..I love your work and the work of other sifus like tim tacket, vincent raimondi that I think you know. Walk on. Jkd is always in evolution thanks to you.
Apply what you learn from the videos. Keep growing.
This video is very much helpfull i have learned all footwork only in two days but i will practice these footwork for a more few days to master in it
Glad to see you've incorporated teaching martial arts along with being an entrepreneur. \m/
I sure miss Sifu Ted Wong. Spoken to him a few times back in the days when he was in Vancouver for his seminars and the Bruce Lee Founation seminars. I believe he learned a lot more personalluy from Bruce since he lived with Bruce for several years. We know Bruce spend many,many hours training in his backyard etc and Ted was his pratice partner. Great video and cheers from West Caost Canada!
Thanks for all your help master.
im addicted my friend i now have a new motivation to eat and work out Bruce Lee said "Be water my friend"
Excellent the pendular step, 👍 congratulations.
thanks Dan i like how you teach us I'm getting better prattic. like to you video all ways
Yes foot work is one of the most important aspects of kung fu karate without proper foot work what are you guys gonna stand there in a horse dancing do you wanna kick and punch same with wing Chung you get on his blindside it’s just a step aside you have to have foot work and Bruce Lee sure he’ll have it! Bruce was the man, is the man, and will always be the man! Your new student PatrickWolfe
Great Video Dan ! Thanks For Sharing !
He took what was useful and discarded what was useless in actual combat
What would your argument be in comparing the overall usefulness and effectiveness of Jeet Kune Do vs what you see in a lot of American Mixed Martial Arts or UFC? The footwork in JKD and most older styles of asian martial arts seem to have very unique stances and patterns./footwork. When you watch most MMA stances they are fairly feet planted. You are either natural or south paw.
Bruce also says there is no one way. That is what,I have always remembered. Adapt to the situation
Very clear explanation. Excellent!
Thank you Steady on the feet with creative footwork 👍Much respect for these informative videos very helpful in individuals martial arts life journey ⭐️
I won a fight to a guy I lost to the previous day (after being sucker punched) using only the "burst" (side kick). He gave up after about 10 minutes because he just couldn't reach me. Although kicks were almost the only thing I trained at back then.
That kick is sick. I use on my martial arts friends I grew up with and they aren't sure what to do. However the son of my sensei is a good friend of mine and he could axe. Kick. Me in the shoulder so fast I didn't realize it was coming. Speed flexibility knowledge and power. Some people just got it.
I like Dan lol.
Who else with me?
I like you too.
Totally agrees with you. Dan is very inspirational and I'm really happy I found out about him.
When the student is ready the master appears. Keep it up
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Bruce did his pengelum step behind his lead foot and out in front of it to cover even more distance