Bruce Lee JKD Stance

[@DanLok]

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[@batmanwholaughs555]

thank you dan lok and sifu otacvio quintero for helping me deeply understanding about stance in a training . thank once again

[@prashantsaraswat1209]

Dan Lok plz sir i mean no disrespect but plz teach alone without ur teacher as u did in ur previous videos as ur voice is much clear than ur teacher and i was easily able to understand u in the previous videos when u were alone.One thing more sir plz dont make the videos here at this location as there iz too much background noise plz make videos at an open place as in lot of ur previous videos u did.

[@batmanwholaughs555]

dan lok i have question for you . when we fight again someone we always want to win in every situation and never accept lose in our heart and mind and we hit someone using our anger and lost control of it when we hit someone in a fight . thank you that my question

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[@FrancisMaxino]

Started drills on the JKD footwork and ready stance when I was 18 working from Bruce Lee's Fighting Arts books and it felt strange at first compared to my usual bounce on the spot L shaped TKD sparring stance and other ways of movement. There is a variation to this which has the lead arm down and protecting the groin when at a further distance away that is also described in 'Tao' that I also use when just out of kicking range then bring my lead hand up when closer. When you incorporate the forward burst, sidestepping etc. into techniques, kicking and punching can be launched more naturally and with more power than classical karate or TKD where with things like side kicks you step behind and cross your legs (which I never do anymore). Having had the advantage of several years fencing in high school gave me an advantage in moving like this and it is also close to good boxers but slightly less pigeon toed. You can glide around but also have a strong base and lots of maneouvrability and always be covered. The most important aspect of the moving forwards part of JKD is the lead foot going first and then the rear foot immediately sliding to compensate, there is a moment just before you put weight on the front foot or it touches the ground where you can direct it into incredibly fast hook kicks or front kicks or even side kicks with the leading leg, it is just that tiny split second as the rear foot comes forward where there is a momentum you can throw into the technique. If you find a heavy target to strike it is the best way to work on it because you can know if you've got it right with power. It is hard to describe but it is like the weight of your body's gravity downwards is now suddenly transfered up and out and your rear foot plants and leg pushes quickly just b4 your foot strikes the target. I really think the principles of the footwork in JKD; shuffle, burst etc. are the reason Bruce could kick so fast and powerfully with his leading leg and arm.

[@datawave5286]

As a child, my neighbours from Hong Kong would babysit and let me watch Bruce Lee movies (on Beta) for hours...how i marvelled at 'Enter the Dragon' One day at the park some bullies were picking on my neighbours son...so I jumped in and gave my best fight stance that I knew.... Taught from watching Bruce What happened next is amazing...with conviction to defend my friend and hold my stance...the bullies fled. Even without training I was empowered to defend without fighting. Such a great feeling for a seven year old to discover. Thanks for the video, it reminds me of that moment. Take note kids!

[@marsbase3729]

Awesome story. I too was inspired by watching kung fu movies as kid. They really laid down the foundation for my later training. 👍😉👍

[@JohnCena-mp7ue]

All serious martial artists who really want to master footwork should study the master boxer lomachenko . Master the swivel. Also check out Willie pep the boxer Bruce studied his footwork avidly

[@billymorris8079]

Sir. I'm very impressed with your thoroughness in your martial arts videos. You're well spoken and you fill in the gaps that other video instructors seem to miss. I'm anxious to watch your other videos. If your pointers on other aspects in life are this helpful, I can't wait to see them. Keep doing what you do, man!

[@marsbase3729]

Dan the man! I can watch his videos all day!

[@jamiemoore8087]

@@marsbase3729 I could to, I would to have an hour to pick his brain on technique

[@kennymurphy4461]

Thanks Dan great video. What comes to mind is the quote from Bruce it's like a fine play but played seriously. Don't be tense be ready. Get loose

[@DanLok]

Bruce is great.

[@bodelysenatus8170]

wow

[@bodelysenatus8170]

Jugular

[@squidjerrythefifth3656]

Great video. It’s great how you’re teaching about Bruce Lee’s fighting. I don’t know anyone who does it better at least online

[@dannypham9926]

Yes More Videos About This Please Could You Do One From Transitioning To Kicks To Strikes, And How To Improve Speed And Power🙏🏽

[@FlyingGreenTea]

It was in 2002 when a book sale bus came to my school and when they handed us the list of the book available, I immediately searched for Martial books and I was extremely happy when I saw Bruce Lee Fighting Method. I bought all the series and since that day I never stopped learning. But I always wanted to learn and get a clearer picture of JKD and glad I found out about your channel. A huge thank you to you and Mr. Octavio for the great content.

[@Docinaplane]

As I've said before, I really like this series you are doing! My fighting stance is basically the same as you are demonstrating, but I move in and out of it with movement and the particular attacks and strikes I am using. I think it is very close to a good boxing stance. One thing, just for discussion purposes. When I look at very old videos of Bruce Lee sparring with Dan Inosanto for example, Lee holds his lead arm a little more extended and his rear arm much lower. I feel that is to protect his groin. From personal experience. I have never been able to block a, what you call hook and I call flip, kick to the groin with my leg. No opponent of mine was able to either, not at a close distance where I could launch the kick with independent motion straight from the ground. It was too fast. I could block with my back hand if I kept it low and was vigilant. You can imagine my learning curve was painful as my teacher had amazingly fast kicks :-)

[@jamiemarsden3823]

bruce never stood in the modern jkd stance he always used a 'forbidden' stance watch all of his clips and every movie and demo you wond see him use the modern day jkd stance as this was only a concept for his method where he retained a stance best suited to his own speed having FRF naturally :)

[@just__a__no__body]

When I was younger I was being trained by Pat Tray at the Trident academy of martial arts.. I always thought I was being taught kickboxing and taekwondo but recently realized I’m trained in muy Thai and jeet kune do.. it makes sense now because I’m a southpaw I feel like I’m most comfortable throwing elbows like punches but when I punch my most powerful and quickest ones are jabs and crosses.. I can do a one inch punch til this day because I learned how to generate precise and consistent power and force from the elbow down into forearm to hit with literally no space

[@just__a__no__body]

One thing I would recommend from also having a few years of boxing experience is to learn the Philly shell defense, the Philly shell combined with JKD and muy thai is amazing

[@buddylove9041]

I decided to learn jeet kune do to help me threw this pandemic and your videos been really helpful thanks

[@leyth3832]

I enjoy all of your videos, sifu dan lok is legit (y) xD im learning from vids cuz i ve start practicing jkd through your vids, keep it up, greetings from algeria

[@DanLok]

Apply it each day.

[@mokyan7]

Good tips again, nice to see all three of your insights. I’ve been training Wing Chun for some time, I have noticed the different weight distribution of stance depending on what I’m doing or how moving. Hanging back too much limits my speed and power, but still good to have rooting, so I am more often 60/40 to 50/50. My foot feel has changed too. I still prefer full foot on ground, but a light, reactive feel so I can explode off the ball of my foot in any direction. When I am up on toes of back foot I feel less stable and too front leg heavy, if it makes sense. I have also noticed that when I use turning punch or straight blast it improves my speed and power to allow my back heel to lift up slightly versus keeping the heel down. So basically I like to try things out and see how they feel and work, and keep learning. Thank you again.

[@Triggerex]

Thank you. I don‘t know how to express my appreciation besides thanking you for putting in your valueable Time for us. 1 Question: Is the Front foot always flat or is it sometimes slightly raised? It would increase one‘s mobility if it is slightly raised (Standings on the Ball of the feet) right?

[@brionwee2723]

It's usually flat. The only time the front foot is raised is when ure moving or doing a pendulum step

[@billymorris8079]

I'd also like to add that I was fortunate enough to learn this stance from a second generation instructor in a classroom with just three other people. This video is a perfect replay of that class. Dead on.

[@DanLok]

👍

[@TheBlidget]

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[@Crowlo17]

Same

[@theficho5104]

LoL

[@coder8515]

Invaluable resource for JKD students!

[@DanLok]

Keep practicing Giacomo.

[@MichaelPlehn-e4v]

Die Legenden des jkd..mp Musikjournalist und Soziologe munich

[@danstafford5977]

I've learned to read intentions or tells... that's a good skill to have... it's best not to tell anybody you know martial arts... or else you'll have to be on Red Alert... because people will try to test you ... and so it was with Bruce Lee... he had many people trying to make him prove himself!

[@MrLouladakis]

great dan great clarification of the stance very thoughtfull of you to find your sifu. again thank you.

[@richardvalentine6281]

How would you know if you're doing the stance correctly? What flaws do you look for to make the proper adjustments?

[@TheBlueskyson]

Dan is the only authentic voice of JKD out there. Among a sea of pretenders, he is the real deal. His athletic, muscular 'action man' physique shows he walks the talk 24/7 and is a living example of combining JKD philosophy and nutrition with rigorous training. ty

[@maranmaran2633]

master bruce lee is king of kungfu martial arts evergreen and all time all days evergreen great amazing very good super very powerful and very buietifull look very nice and you team workout super and your martial arts very super i am biggest fans of master i am from indian

[@markodiego4461]

Amazing stance Dan, is this stance the same like the book the tao of JKD? I'm really trying to study the book, but I think it's hard! Thanks

[@MrLouladakis]

try the straight lead by teri tom.tell me your conclusion!.

[@FrancisMaxino]

There are two basic ready stances described by Bruce Lee in Tao, this one with the lead hand extended and up and pretty much the same but with the lead fore-arm down and the elbow slightly forward in the same position but with the hand hovering over the groin area to protect, somewhat similar to the ready stance sometimes used in Hapkido.

[@marsbase3729]

Keep trying dude, that book really changed my life, especially because for many years, I had no one to train with. These videos are definitely a good refresher for me.

[@christophersuero5977]

Yes there is a difference to the stance it more narrow then a square up stance like in the video

[@k2kkoos]

@@FrancisMaxino Keep in mind that they are photos , in other words 'snap shots' The real stance is alive and can change a bit depending on your distance to your opponent and to keep him guessing...

[@KenshinDChen]

Thanks Dan for uploading great videos!

[@TimK]

Thanks very much for sharing the video. I have one question though, what would you say is the advantages of using the JDK stance as opposed to the krav maga stance?

[@kuroneko3451]

I'm a beginner in JKD and this helped me a lot. thanks!

[@nash694]

This was an excellent video guys. In terms of quality I think you guys did excellent.

[@sativkaya_saurabh3704]

Great video, I have a question.. I am right hander and also my right leg is more strong so should I place my right hand and leg forward or rear? Thanks

[@valamolamb]

Bruce used to practice the Fencing Stance. In which you lead with your stronger arm as if you were holding a sword. That way you can deliver stronger punches and kicks with your strongest extremities in this case your right arm and leg.

[@JaredAsher]

Great video Dan. This video has really helped me correct my JKD stance opposed to my traditional WC stance, thanks very much.

[@Neocaridina]

👏Great video. I've seen your solo version of this too. You are a total pro, yet still humble and absorbing knowledge from another master. I shall return as water 🤜🏼SHH! 🤜🏼SHH! 🤜🏼SHH!

[@DanLok]

Good.

[@jamiemoore8087]

@@DanLok thank you so much for your instructions they have changed my life I look at all aspects very different then I was, more aware looking for the cues or tells the feel the reaction weather it be life , business, or protecting myself your amazing techniques are the foundation and fundamentals for all situations

[@williamulmer1010]

My understanding was a broom stick was your gap while in stance. Like you said a mirror was the best way to spot your weakness. Hands just below your jawline while keeping the shoulders relaxed was a good start. Nothing should be rigid.

[@charleskelley1722]

Man..Sifu Dan is everywhere on YT these days. = Good thing.

[@146-]

Nice tip on stance"think like ur a sprinter,ready to engage". 🤜🤛.💯 Just Started JKD&Kali course!!.👍

[@dntrypp9003]

I've been explaining this concept to fellow friend now I have a video to show him

[@zaidbelayachi7493]

The sifu Octavio charisma is up the roof

[@siddheshkhatavkar7367]

when and how to do jumping stance or footwork like Bruce Lee which he did in the way of dragon against Chuck Norris at last minutes.plz tell that footwork

[@Vinicius020]

I'll still learn to talk about seeing your video so much a hug from Brazil.

[@normanthomas6387]

Being a person who practices Tai chi, wing chun and currently A type of shaolin kung fu, there is differences in stance. Shaolin style I am learning has both feet at 45 degree to stop front leg being broken at knee. So there no argument that front foot straight is quicker, in my opinion. This is improved obviously by raising the back foot as shown in this video.AWESOME!! I like it However the front knee I'd be going straight for that. What would the JKD approach to stop me from grabbing an arm and braking the front leg? I do realise the front leg bent but stance is high and would not take much force to straighten and brake? This is not a criticism all "styles" have weaknesses, a good martial artist realises this and learns ways to use his skill set to his advantage. Great video :D

[@DanLok]

Keep practicing.

[@gabrielkeele4811]

I kinda have trouble throwing a straight rear punch from the bai jong stance,my lead knee experiences pain Can u tell me what I am doing wrong?

[@Warboss777]

Very susceptible to outside calf kicks

[@jamiemoore8087]

When you use the back foot to advance do you start moving as the heel goes down or is it done mid way do you use it to start the motion or is it applied during? Thank you so much Dan lok I have enjoyed your training thoroughly

[@englishwithahmedalkhamis9114]

Could you please make a video about back spinning kick for Bruce Lee. I've been watching your videos for a while and they are very helpful and awesome.

[@Artloveandlife]

Love this series!

[@FastEddie90]

😚😍

[@VoiceofOne222]

How do you know wich foot and arm to put forward? I'm right handed so should my right side be in the back for more power punches or forward?

[@sarathchandran2815]

Sir it will be useful if you show an attack and corresponding defence using jkd.like how to defend a straight kick or a punch like that.thank u for your videos

[@megasuperlexa2]

so effectively this is a "southpaw" or wrestling stance where your leading hand is forward. But what does jkd have to offer in grappling/wrestling department?

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

Go look it up. There are jkd books on it

[@teehorton5083]

Great stuff, takes me way back to the days in the DoJo!

[@shira2151]

Oh wow I seen one of your inspirational vids a while back in a Bugatti or something. I didn't know you were a practitioner of Jeet Kun Do. That's awesome. I feel like this form is hard to find...I would've been started this class if it was near me.

[@danstafford5977]

Bruce Lee once said martial arts is pretty worthless unless you have training behind you... people that study martial arts don't have any training behind them... they do things like leg stretches and knuckle push-ups... look at the MMA fighters their training is horrible... their training is to pump up a big ego!

[@outlawz1713]

dan,i feel like losing myself,i have done the bruce lee diet and trying to learn jeet kune do its hard!!my friends want to sparr and i cant because i always loose!

[@ameliajohnston-htcgraduate5954]

Hi ISA gaming HD, keep practicing! You might like this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJSznnmZiJ2EpaM

[@basslinger]

Great breakdown, thank you

[@DanLok]

Welcome Basslinger.

[@lestermichael4872]

Dan lok is the nucleus!

[@tungleeage16skilledingungf27]

Thank you Dan Lok I’ll practice it

[@DanielMartinez316]

Do you agree with the fighting stance of Gracie Jiu Jitsu?

[@hamzacruis6611]

Sifu octavio and dan 🙏🙏

[@jeslinroyjeslin4529]

What's the intro song

[@mrferrer9485]

Who's watching it in quarantine?

[@Chaggy1978]

Lock down is illegal.

[@GeorgeSadler]

I do have a question. When I was reading the Tao of Jeet Kune Do, the stance is slightly different being the back arm is kinda curved downward with the hand protecting the groin area. With both hands up, does it leave room for lower attacks and is this way considered more of the norm, just the way Jeet Kune Do has evolved? Genuinely curious. Thanks!

[@ameliajohnston-htcgraduate5954]

Hi George Sadler, Dan talks about the JKD stance in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i52zp32aqauNZ9E

[@SkeetTheMenace]

I like you videos man. Their very instructive

[@josejose-je6xu]

Bruce was the best and still he is the best 💪

[@chavalperezperez3738]

Dan thanks very much to you guy's i love to practice JKD

[@DanLok]

Good.

[@keithlewis5799]

Great info!

[@mohamadayman514]

I've read that there are two ways to stand JKD (toe to arch and toe to heel). Is that true?

[@siddheshkhatavkar7367]

I want to know about toe to heel and toe to arch stance difference

[@MichaelHaddad-wf1wn]

Hi. I really like your JKD Videos. It's really helping me a lo. Could you please give me some guidance on my JKD journey, because I'm studying the Original JKD by myself and I don't find any good JKD Schools to where am I and they're teaching JKD Concepts which I don't like, so I decided for me to understand JKD well, I will study various styles including Kickboxing, Wing Chun, Judo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga.

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

Ummm do you even understand what JKD is. Bruce did study all those and made JKD from that. Good God

[@richardwebster1192]

what style of martial arts was the original karate kid movie training?

[@HubbieBro]

Hells today I would like to ask what is jkd one step ?

[@johndheaton1]

I enjoy your videos however I do have a single question I have practiced JKD for 27 years and I currently teach myself; however what I noticed is that you seem to be teaching the old Jun fan Gung Fu footwork as far as the way your back foot is turned facing forward this does not increase Mobility but decreases Mobility being that you are incapable of going backwards very well I was wondering since Bruce realized the truth of that which is why he solved it by placing both feet at 45 degree angles... this is a much more symmetrical stance and capable of fighting multiple opponents in multiple directions as well as closing the Gap and retreating out of the Gap just as fast as you got in it I noticed that with both your feet facing forward you are very good at getting into the Gap but not very good at getting out of the gap can you speak as to why you still teach this?

[@afronies]

Which foot do you lead with if you are right hand/leg dominant?

[@Sanjovalentine]

afronies your dominant side is your lead

[@valamolamb]

Lead with your dominant side fencing style

[@larrybrownly5462]

JKD is a good defense to have a strong striking moves close range or long range I think it's very good

[@Re-Destro]

Does anyone know the intro song? I really dig it!

[@shujiling213]

Awesome thank you

[@redreaper9366]

How can I practice this stance to get better at it?

[@belkys120]

IN ANY MARTIAL ARTS , ITS IMPORTANT TO ALWAY BE READY !!!! . , JUST IN CASE ? . YOUR OPONET , TRYS TO HIT U , WITH A SUCKERS , PUNCH 🤛🏼.!!!!!!! . [ TIME TO KNOCK , HIM OUT !!!!! . . ] .!!!!!!!! . 🙏🏾📚📖📚🙏🏾.....THATS WHY U , TRAING .!!!!!! .

[@dexterous5132]

i am your big fan of your speech

[@DanLok]

Good.

[@saravanakumaran9605]

Way to go keep it up guys..

[@jamalashley652]

Nice video mr.lok

[@christopherramirez3981]

Unless you see Dan Lol spar, all this goes out the window

[@Darkknight-xs5ne]

Would that work against a boxer or wrestler though?

[@TheSumeshvidyadhar]

Can i get online class sir??

[@بشيرحسين-ز5ظ]

Very good capten

[@NitishDiwakar]

Drake looks more like traditional kungfu-karate specialist than other two.

[@marcoalvarado4940]

Dan lok what is the proper way to make a fist

[@samarabbas1272]

Where to hit on face that could be severe?

[@franklyndixon2746]

at what point do you negin to throw punches

[@hamzacruis6611]

But how to change the stance

[@abdulsalamhadher1454]

Make video to explain bruce Lee shadow boxing

[@brianjones2479]

Awesome 👍

[@Diego_brain]

Ayo some one tell me what the song is

[@Tyler-jp3uj]

The wrestlers at my school hate this lol

[@stocktechkolkata9240]

I am 44 ,can I learn?

[@jeetkunedopalermo6863]

Lovely !

[@ياربيارب-ص1ظ]

Very good

[@philliplloydwright1867]

So the twitch muscle is hard to develop but it will give you a decent straight punch

[@MadeInManny0161]

"dont think..feel.."

[@damien_bfg7033]

bruh i thought you were all business

[@ankitbiswas9572]

Awesome

[@hanxiaohan430]

你的衣服哪裡買？很帥