Jeet Kune Do
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Jeet Kune Do (Chinese: 截拳道; "way of the intercepting fist"; abbreviated JKD) is a hybrid martial art conceived and practiced by martial artist Bruce Lee. It was formed from Lee's experiences in unarmed fighting and self-defense—as well as eclectic, Zen Buddhist and Taoist philosophies—as a new school of martial arts thought.[12][13]
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Also known as | JKD, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do[lower-alpha 1] |
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Focus | Hybrid (mixed martial arts kung fu philosophy) |
Creator | Bruce Lee |
Famous practitioners | (see notable practitioners) |
Parenthood | Jun Fan Gung Fu:[lower-alpha 2] Wing Chun,[2][3] boxing,[4][2] fencing,[2] arnis, judo, jujutsu,[5] savate,[6] traditional taekwondo,[lower-alpha 3][7] tai chi, catch wrestling[5] |
Descendant arts | Non-Classical Gung Fu, Wing Chun Do, Emerson Combat Systems, Wei Kuen Do, Mixed Martial Arts (modern)[8][9][10][11] |
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Chinese | 截拳道 | ||||||||||||||
Literal meaning | "Way of the Intercepting Fist" | ||||||||||||||
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The core of Jeet Kune Do is the interception of the opponent, making corresponding responses or counterattacks that strike at incoming attacks. JKD also incorporates a set of principles to help practitioners make instant decisions and improve the physical and mental self,[14][15] being intended to have practical applications in life without the traditional routines and metaphysics of conventional martial arts.[15][16] As an eclectic martial art, it relies on a fighting style heavily influenced by Wing Chun, Tai Chi, taekwondo, boxing, fencing and jujutsu.[12][17]
Bruce Lee himself never formalized Jeet Kune Do before he died. This forced later JKD practitioners to rely upon their own interpretation of the philosophy created by Bruce Lee.[18][19]