I address this in the video. He was a private student. Give another watch. Or a first watch.

What exactly do you think I am "wrong" about? Your comment doesn't fit very well with this video. Did you just read the title and make a comment? If you're going to share an opinion, then at least watch the video first so you can speak to the actual content.

Thanks Jim! Just thoughts.

It should work. A quick check on the instructions will let you know.

Hi there. No, I don't think you can "master" any martial art from videos. I do think they are a great reference. If you don't have anyone to train with or are looking to explore other options, then I think they are super worth it. It's also a fantastic way to see a different point of view. I have an instructional video that is great for someone like you. It won't make you be a master, but it will give you incredible insight on JKD movement and help you explore the movements. There is quite a lot packed into the each section. If you haven't already, look at the Whiteboard videos. There is a discount in the description!! Here's the first one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJeXd6h9rpxjnMU

Bruce had a limited grappling background. My understanding is that he left a great deal of that exploration to Larry Hartsell. What I've seen of that is more just basic grappling. I don't consider that a good representation of how to apply the stand up JKD to a grappling environment. This is something, as a wrestler, that I worked on with Jerry Poteet and have continued to expand upon over the past decade or so. Everything that is done from standing should be applied on the ground. My school is named "Evolution" for a reason. We should be building upon what we inherited from others. So many don't. Like you said, Bruce died way to early and we lost so much of what he could have contributed. That leaves it to us to take up what he did forge and take it further. Then pass that on to another generation to take it even further. It should be that future generations are stronger than the generation before, but sadly this is rarely the case amongst JKD people.

When you don't bother to watch the video. I literally explain this in the video. Go to kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWHJgYGhh5yeaMksi=Llwy9YA1F2G-onf2&t=104 Would also love to see your videos..... Who are you? You're about as Keyboard Warrior as can be right now.

Thanks! Keep an eye out for more!

That’s never a good thing! Sorry to hear you had that experience. There are many wonderful teachers out there sharing their knowledge in a positive way.

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Glad you enjoyed it!

That’s why I saw get two of them when you’re starting out. If you don’t know what you’re doing, then you are going to make mistakes. You can remold most of them, but if you cut it too much or boil it too long, that’s a teaching moment.

Progressive Indirect Attack is an attack by draw. New whiteboard video coming up soon that takes you through PIA!

No they don't. Most people are far less efficient with their punches. You, at least, are two steps ahead of them by watching my channel.

My understanding and ability to grapple helps considerably, but this is actually about striking to counter a grappler. So, if you can't understand what is being presented in a Short, then you should either gain more knowledge or look at what else is being shown before making a comment. And be respectful. Whether you were in a wrestling room, on a BJJ mat, in a ring, or in a martial arts school...that kind of lip would get you wrecked.

@@evolutionJKD you are right in me showing very little respect. i truly am sorry. i apologize, i just couldnt help myself in the moment i saw the video. but im a bjj black belt, and when i see someone who very obviously doesnt know how to grapple very well start teaching things on the ground, i cant help but make fun of it. its just a silly 'technique' that will get yourself or those who would try it in an actual,, live situation 'wrecked' as you call it. im sure you know a lot of things about striking and standing and fighting in general, but this move is just stupid.

ESPECIALLY, when you use a bjj term as 'mount' making poeple think you know what youre talking about it. youre just inviting people to make fun of you

When looking at pretty much any of the "drilling" done in BJJ, you could say the same things. You seem to be applying a full speed, full intensity mindset to something that is quite obviously a drill. You're also not looking at the video with any sense of discovering something or expanding your knowledge base. Maybe it's just a deficiency in your training that you've never been hit by someone who can generate power in close quarters. They aren't normally found in sport, so it's understandable. BJJ black belt? So what? I know plenty of people who are BJJ black belts. Kind of a thing when you train for over a decade in Los Angeles. I am curious about who your coach is and who you gave you your black belt. You listed on a school page somewhere? When did you start training? I'm pretty easy to look up.

im not sure i get your point. im just saying the 'technique' is quite useless. basically, youre opening up your elbows which is the opposite of what you wanna do, if you wanna escape mount. so immediately youre teaching the opposite of the basics which is quite odd imo

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@@evolutionJKD yes sir yes sir. ☺️💯

Will do!!

This is about those teaching. The pool of “instructors” in the JKD world has a greatly diminished skill level. I speak to that and why. My opinion. Putting it in other terms. It’s like having someone stop at Brown belt (or even Blue belt) but then claim to be a Shihan and say they can promote you all the way up to 4th degree black belt! Just curious if you have trained with or follow any JKD people, or if you are basing this on your experience in another martial art?

This is just a quick clip of progressions we worked in class. It’s to help you practice timing your take down against a punch. Great for beginners to explore the timing and what it feels like to miss!

100% agree that it will look different from person to person. However, it should still be efficient and powerful and applicable against other skilled martial artists. Differences should be right or left lead, choice of striking point, preferred target area, etc. Ultimately, all martial arts should lead to the same place. JKD was just Bruce’s training manual to get there.

There's a few levels to this. Firstly, there is plenty on my channel if you know a bit about martial arts. To be fair, I haven't posted anything in direct response to Wong, because...well, he's not very good. But you do bring up a very important perspective that is often overlooked by people like me. We don't always present out information in a way for the inexperienced to understand. There is a video of Wong's that showed "self defense" that really made me cringe. Perhaps I can do a comparison between what he "demonstrates" and what I would do instead. Keep in mind that what I would show would come from my experience running security teams in Hollywood, while Wong's stuff looks more like it came from a Hollywood movie set.

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....yeah. It's called an educated observation. I don't take offense, because you clearly aren't capable of understanding movement or just didn't bother to find out who I am. Either way, it's not a big deal to me. If you want to go fanboy someone, then do so. I'm more interested in people wanting to learn legitimate martial arts. And then do so to a higher level. Kind of thing that martial artists do.

My suggestion is to really focus on the boxing first. Then we you are at a competent level, begin training with a good instructor. JKD is a refinement of martial skill. I do know someone who did this with kickboxing and did extremely well on an international level! The JKD approach to kickboxing gave them an edge.

Some of my students have used the flavored ones. Directions should be the same, but be sure to read them for your specific mouthguard. I like to put it in before softening it just to get an idea of how much I can let it shrink. You can go too far! I'd suggest doing it a few times to get the best fit.

@@evolutionJKD thanks for your answer

Again…..it literally says JKD in the video presented. He still has JKD videos posted, but don’t waste time watching them. Unless you just watch it for comedy.

You can find them in the athletic section of most box stores like Walmart or Target. A sports store will definitely have them. Ask an employee. Shouldn’t be that expensive. If you’re going to spend big money, you might as well go to your dentist.

I totally agree!! If you can avoid a fight, then you won that fight!!

Thanks!

Glad you enjoyed it. Check out our Drink Your Tea podcasts. Here’s the latest one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZnCmYWZis58Z5Isi=B1t2D8rgzmo5NKRQ

Not sure if you’ve ever had your own school. I’ve experienced it. Things like having mostly 10 year olds, or students loading up on some days but not others. These are some examples. I also find it ironic that you asked a question and then said you walked into a school and tried to tell them what to do! 🤔 The example could also be used to demonstrate how an instructor taking a certain stance turns away some students. Again, not sure if you’ve ever owned your own martial arts school. Ideology and Reality don’t always walk the same path.

Another key point we made was about who is available to “walk into the school”. If the only people who ever walk into your school don’t have the aptitude or desire to train to the highest level, then you’ll never have a student reach that highest level no matter how you teach.

I do know Tav! While we haven't seen each other in quite a while, we did move and train together numerous times back in LA with Sifu Jerry. He's really good! We move differently, but that's fine and part of the joy of moving with another person. You get a different perspective.

@@evolutionJKD Thank you very much for replying me question, thank you, I really appreciate that. I really like Octavio Quintero. It is because of him I improve my skill in fighting and understand how to win. Thank you.

The flaw is with your lack of understanding. I can’t fix how you think. I can only provide information. I always find it hilarious when low level WC people want to claim to be authorities on JKD.

@@evolutionJKD with respect your wing chun is terrible, stick to kali, your structure and position is way off, no wonder I never never see you spar, leave the boxing and wing chun alone man, your gonna get someone hurt with this, it will never work against any competent fighter sorry.

Hey dumb ass...It's called Jeet Kune Do. That you don't understand the difference between wing chun, kali, and JKD is apparent. Dude, we have seen your videos. Holy shit! You have a lot to learn. Who is your teacher? Seriously! They need to be smacked. Doesn't matter if it is JKD, Kali or WC. They are gonna be my junior if they were in the same space as me, and they would show more respect than you ever have for anyone. Go ahead and tell them about me. I haven't seen anything from you that says you're a fighter. Again, I've seen your videos. If you want to go off on some YT rant and pretend like your movements make sense compared to mine....good luck. Anyone who understands basic physiology will see that you don't hold up. (I have 11 and 13 year old children who can tear apart your "lessons") Look, I've worked with a great many martial artists who just want to learn and get better. We always get along. When people want to push their garbage off as something special, I tend to call it out. You got called out. There is not a single video of your movement that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding. Not in a realm that should be near mine. You're a jumior instructor at best. In person, you'd get the shit knocked out of you. Dude. I trained with exceptional people, and I'll admit that my ADHD played a part in my hyper fixation and exploration of the art of JKD. Along with other martial arts. You wanting to pose your own version of what you think Jeet Kune Do might be is far less than what it actually is. Check your ego. But I doubt you ever will. I'm a second generation the likes of which you will never understand. If you manage to check your ego, then you might learn something. The truth is that this channel isn't for people like you. It's for people who want to learn more and grow and become their best self. I have no interest in people like you.

The guy claimed "JKD". The video clip we use has a JKD icon slapped on it. As to his WC....that looks garbage to me too. We have a new podcast coming out in a few days that includes perspectives on JKD and I do actually mention Master Wong and this video.

Like all of the other Korean "JKD" people...he's lacking. I have not seen anyone in Korea demonstrate "good" JKD to date. They tend to run with the Japanese "JKD" instructors. Looks more like movie choreography than actual training. From your videos, I'd say that Donnie Yen is more Wing Chun than these guys are JKD.