Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do - Footwork

[@floweroflife0306]

I practiced performance fencing for 19 years. This man is speaking the true 100%.

[@DaGhost_]

Bruce Lee studied fencing

[@Ceorious]

Toxic KiLLa, He studied everything

[@danstafford5977]

@@DaGhost_ Via his brother was a fencer!

[@danstafford5977]

@@Ceorious JKD was not just an art... it was an evolution... JKD was always evolving!

[@Chuck.Reynolds]

This man is trained by one of Bruce Lee's students

[@slademiner91]

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.

[@trymii5396]

No it’s not lol. It was Bruce’s unique style that he developed after taking what is useful and discarding what is not

[@9yearoldsoldiers294]

@@trymii5396 no bruce said himself its a philosophy not a style look into it

[@spacelion1695]

"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

[@PainDaPluh]

​@@spacelion1695 I learned a great lesson from this quote thanks for bringing it up

[@kalesalad6816]

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

[@tannerpack6398]

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.

[@namelesssturdy4676]

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

[@JohnyB1989]

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.

[@ochs-hema]

yeah mate. Same here @@JohnyB1989

[@Jordantzd]

Bruce Lee read a lot on fencing and he did in fact incorporate its footwork into his martial arts

[@arjunswayamkumar2507]

im a foilist 🙋‍♂️

[@charlesgraham9954]

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

[@ultimatewarriors1291]

Huh

[@danstafford5977]

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!

[@ThotPatroll]

Why tho?

[@onerider808]

Lol, I did so many bunny hops, attack lunges, and footwork drills I used to dream of them.

[@winfielddixon5166]

Solid wisdom! Footwork is far more important than most people realize! Wish I understood this when I was young.

[@johnnybirge8070]

CANT EVEN BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SHARE YOUR TALENTS!

[@paulv7744]

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[@standance9044]

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.....

[@supernovagamingxd9106]

"Give it a try" Me:Ok I'll try 1 year later Me:Alright I got it

[@sqlvvt]

you got it yet?

[@kymtimbal8606]

Update man

[@gloryhole6806]

Bro you it yet!?

[@JackHanma267]

It’s been 1 year bro did you learn it?

[@starmegalo1770]

He got it think

[@BaronMcCausland]

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!

[@coreyoliver3653]

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.

6:12 - His footwork is so SMOOTH and looks EFFORTLESS ! I love the way you explain...love from INDIA !

[@Menyhard]

I’m 54; years old and still train sir. Never stop learning

[@solomonizeal5674]

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 👊

[@simonboulton8347]

The essence of fighting Footwork and movement... arguably Bruce Lee’s finest.

[@bradstudio]

Dan is totally right, footwork is key and is surprisingly difficult. Very well made and valuable video for anyone practicing JKD.

[@DanLok]

Take the best of each martial art and master it. Practice is Key

[@magusdarkmater1443]

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.

[@aleskon7788]

You are the best teacher I have ever seen

[@dx5soundlabs939]

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

[@Alexandrino5]

Dan Lok is a great teacher, I learn a lot . Thanks.

[@rudyvega4447]

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.

[@andrewe225]

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

[@DanLok]

Keep practicing Andrew.

[@charlesdshuping1630]

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!

[@chameleonaram2lan866]

That guy really looks like an honest and nice person.

[@ryuga2852]

U new here?

[@chameleonaram2lan866]

@@ryuga2852 yes, not into this stuff, all by coincidence.

[@ryuga2852]

@@chameleonaram2lan866 well goodluck on yr journey if uv started learning

[@axelstone3131]

@@ryuga2852 lol

[@rickgonska3713]

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 .

[@MegaLouie1967]

Mr. Dan Lok, I must say you are a great teacher. I have a friend who also trained with Ted Wong.

[@DanLok]

Louie Lou. Rhas awesome small world

[@MegaLouie1967]

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.

[@DUARTE99]

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.

[@ManagerProjetsExport]

Excellent the pendular step, 👍 congratulations.

[@rathnathilaka6583]

Thanks for your ❤

[@brianjones2479]

Thank you so much for your videos!

[@ethanwelles]

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!

[@FrancisMaxino]

Also a lot like for surfing too eh...

[@DJEmirMixtapes]

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 :)

[@ethanwelles]

@@DJEmirMixtapes that's some great application! and lmao about the iron shins!

[@borneo60]

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!

[@dmnov15]

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!

[@tonypeterson5316]

I think Bruce Lee still has the best foot work

[@OnyxXThePunch]

There's multiple MMA fighters who have and did do this tho

[@axelstone3131]

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.

[@OnyxXThePunch]

@@axelstone3131 you realize there's multiple jkd guys on Lee's level in MMA anderson silva for example

[@OnyxXThePunch]

@@stanclark3992 who is Anderson silva or who are some other martial artist?

[@brandonrondeau9606]

Thank you for explaining every move or possibility with very well executed details. Love your work !

[@rorycastellanos6504]

I have learned a lot from you and I practice every day Thank you! From Caracas, Venezuela

[@cliffgebhard8984]

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!

[@DanLok]

Wonderful. Keep sharpening those weapons.

[@stevewhoknowswhomisreallyw4282]

Thank you for the footwork tutorial. The basics. That you. I'm pushing 60 and still learning. 40 years and still learning

[@ETsonggalaxy]

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. !

[@DanLok]

When the student is ready the master appears. Keep it up

[@SuperArmy85]

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.

[@DanLok]

Success leaves clues. Keep it up

[@clarksavage5611]

i have done fencing all 3 /also and jkd training this is very very very good stuff thx to sifu dan lok

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

If you're a skater this stance feels automatic.

[@MrKriss-bx4lo]

Great Video Dan ! Thanks For Sharing !

[@johnbrown9031]

Thanks for all your help master.

[@100lilmichaeljordan]

“Just like that”🔥🔥🔥🔥idk why but I love when he says that

[@OldManFrank]

*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.*

[@danstafford5977]

Bruce Lee's footwork is tied to his strong-side forward... for his Straight Lead punch... unlike the boxers Jab!

[@tahabraham6355]

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

[@davidlitts9610]

Great video..xI have been involved in various martial arts over the past 35 years and your videos are very helpful

[@Joseph-xt1fm]

08:00 - 08:12 "you always ready to ......" BOOOOMMM😠👊💣💥🔥 (thx Dan🙏😃♥)

[@jaylee5915]

learning how to work before flying is the king i loved the video thanks

[@enzofernandocosta449]

Very clear explanation. Excellent!

[@moseslarios650]

Hello my JKD brotha, I studied JKD in Chinatown on Alpine Park and your foot work is nice and crispy love it!👹

[@shadowdrags5011]

The foot work feels natural to me

[@josephbunone6126]

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.

[@Anthony-fg6ro]

Great work to show footwork. Thanks for your sharing.

[@blessed7927]

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!!!

[@mokyan7]

I also like to focus on keeping same distance with steps, make the catchup step match the lead step, start slow, later with speed.

[@mokyan7]

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.

[@DanLok]

Punch When you have to Punch. Kick When you have to Kick.

[@AnthonyJohnson-kh8vi]

Thank you for this video! Been trying to find something like this for a while.

[@DanLok]

When the student is ready the master appears. keep it up

[@nooneyouknowof]

Glad to see you've incorporated teaching martial arts along with being an entrepreneur. \m/

[@NoBody-xx6ii]

Phenomenally profound yet so simple

[@durbanspeciale9580]

Fantastic leg work, especially for an explosive move whilst attacking an opponent without form.

[@MetalSnake6199]

Watched a couple of videos and Now I subscribed. Great content! 👌🐍

[@DanLok]

Gregory6199, welcome. practice hard and practice well. share your progress here

[@leelunk8235]

DAN IS A GREAT COACH AND TRAINER, EXPLAINS WELL FOR US KEYBOARD WARRIORS AT HOME🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eddted2876]

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..

[@kl-mz8bc]

Hi Dan watched a few of your videos and I love them it has inspired me to start doing marital arts, Thank you

[@fahadshaikh1846]

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

[@linkgame256]

I’ve literally been doing something similar for ages. I guess by watching Bruce Lee I just developed a similar stance.

[@icezone299]

Great piece, Dan, thanks👍👍

[@justinfairwell1928]

Nice! Thanks. I had been doing a few footwork drills similar to this, great focus points and a few useful ideas. Thanks again.

[@justinfairwell1928]

Just watched it again. Such a simple thing that somehow is so hard to explain. You did it well. Wow!

[@ernestbacote8512]

That is classic boxing stances and steps! I've been teaching these exactly for many years in boxing.

[@pplRretards]

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

[@stiggy0532]

Dan thank you for the great video

[@joshuvuh8118]

Can we get a link to the website that sells those Bruce Lee shirts? Great video! Thanks!

[@dianegiovanniello3024]

Thank you Steady on the feet with creative footwork 👍Much respect for these informative videos very helpful in individuals martial arts life journey ⭐️

[@larisahinojosacontreras6692]

Thank you so much! For an absolute beginner like me, this is very useful.

[@dfreeman120]

Would need to get used to putting my right foot in front to start. Been using orthodox stance from boxing with left foot in front for years. Great video thx

[@kevinwilliamson2236]

Very good technique and fighting wisdom! I appreciate you brother...

[@DanLok]

Secret of getting ahead is getting started. Application is next

[@sophieusher697]

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.

[@AyKayTV1]

Sophie Usher Bruce Lee trained many styles including boxing

[@loncaselton]

that move in Chinese Connection during the Master's funeral has always impressed me...you know the one..

[@LarryArrojo-cz8qu]

EXCELLENT AGAIN SIR! MORE POWER SIR

[@swiizacheese4506]

Hey Dan. THANK YOU so much for these videos and also the (other ones) ;). You wouldn't believe what influence you have on my life atm man! Respect Till Death! Fact. Chur thanks again. :D

[@blroy1018]

I agree 100%. Footwork is critical.

[@BigGatosFC]

Hey Dan loving your JKD videos, I like how you explain and share your knowledge

[@eniacster]

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?

[@marcusgingell3585]

eniacster yep

[@ECMUnltd]

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.

[@sentient1273]

Great video on footwork i was lowki doing some of this from watching bruce lees footwork. but it does take a long while to get it down really good. Thanks

[@DanLok]

Focus, consistency, & application is key. Keep it up

[@ziauddinzira8248]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 But i will use this techniques in cricket while batting.. Tnx a lot...

[@nicholasmirante1020]

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.

[@DanLok]

Does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. Keep it up

[@nicholasmirante1020]

Dan Lok This is true and this is where you are the champ!!!

[@kukualdulimy3699]

All Thanks to you, you explained everything in details

[@91JOHNBLAZE]

Another informative JKD video...thanks

[@mikewags79]

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.

[@pplRretards]

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.

[@MiamiJeetKuneDo]

Dan, I'm really enjoying your videos... Keep up the excellent work!

[@DanLok]

enjoy the power & application of what you learn from video and it will surprise you with new experiences

[@thefightsystem]

that's amazing that you did JKD with ted wong. Big fan already.

[@juliojones7569]

Dan Lok Keep bringing these videos. You the man playboy 👊👊👊👊👊👊💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@DanLok]

Julio, there will always be more. Enjoy applying what you learn from my videos and share your story growth here

[@Timmywahoo]

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.

[@thebritishbookworm2649]

Excellent video Dan. LOVE YOUR PASSSSSION.

[@edgartapia1214]

Good analogy

[@alcosmic]

This is really well presented.

[@RUNNINGWATER]

I love how you teach the art Sifu. How can I view full body cam with another cam focusing on the footwork?

[@greg4249]

Great video, footwork feels fluid, going to keep practicing

[@SuperArmy85]

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....

[@DanLok]

Focus, consistency, practice & application are key. Keep growing.

[@SuperArmy85]

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.

[@DanLok]

Apply what you learn from the videos. Keep growing.

[@danam.scruggs1712]

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.

[@lindestamstrygghetskoncept8284]

Bruce Lee practiced fencing to get good footwork

[@brandonrondeau9606]

Nicely done !

[@bradholmes1832]

Great, practical, easy to learn techniques. Many Thanks Dan! Brad Holmes Tai Chi Gold Coast.