Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do - The Backfist

[@DanLok]

Did you know that the Jeet Kune Do Backfist is one of Bruce Lee's Favourite Moves? As you watch this video above, share your insights on what you learned and what the Top 3 ways to do the Backfist correctly are.

[@SamShadow93]

Subbed, really loving the Bruce Lee content ! : ]

[@themasterebrooks7136]

Dan Lok One thing you should also consider about this particular hand tool ... It should rather be used and further perfected as a significant part of your arsenal to an extent that goes well beyond the targeted areas mentioned or describe in this video. Simply and respectfully because Bruce Lee was the type of teacher / martial arts instructor who really didn't believe in limiting anything he did. So since the human body has by far more than the amount of vulnerable points that you can strike at then what's wrong with allowing your backfist to cover any place that hurts on the body other than the tagetted areas mentioned in this video? EXAMPLE!= If a carpenter's hammer can hurt your nerve endings such as your toe or even a finger no matter if you are standing or executing some kind of suddsn ground level attack then why not consider the hammer fist to be used where ever there's existing soft tissue?. You should be able to multiply it's use like a fricken paint brush immediately with deceptive motor skills as a means to support the transmission of force prior to making contact in close quarter fighting non telegraphically. Bruce Lee's TRUE version of JKD had no limits to it what so ever. As a matter of fact as a developmental craft it really had no end either except his untimely death. He made his JKD an ongoing movement in every sense of its meaning. Every man's JKD will not be exacty like Bruce's however it must be claimed as his own instead. Just like Bruce every student should exercise his mind body and spirit through research and learn to overcome his own personal obstructions in life where there are limits to be challenged within himself until he raises up the bar and suceeds in breaking through every possible barrier. Bruce left behind so many clues to his art which always had everything to do with an ever growing readiness to be perfected on an individual basis though with much simplicity. Constant practice is the overall road to increase and master your JKD. Bruce Lee never stopped learning nor self-learning teaching nor self teaching. He obviously would've continued training and ever evolving into more revolutionary dimensions in his art if it had not been for death. Those of us who still eat the fragments of what he left behind are obligated to merely take what we can and make it effectively better for ourselves. It's not to be better them someone else's art or form or means of existing in what ever they do but merely in what we do. This backfist hand tool along with everything else is not exempt from this reality! JKD is everything to be worked on to perfection. It's not a God. It's more like a scientific way of self betterment on a daily quest

[@stephanwatson7902]

I found you can combine a hammerfist after a back elbow in the same strike. A 9 to 6 elbow left to right or reversed with the left elbow

[@stephanwatson7902]

simion pop you could use the jkd concepts to improve your boxing, you'd basically be a distance boxer staying out of range looking for openings. Avoiding the pocket and only blocking as a last resort. But jkd is street fighting, its made to use all your tools not just boxing.

[@stephanwatson7902]

Oh and I ment a 9-3 elbow....horizontal

[@91JOHNBLAZE]

I used to love practicing this move as a child after seeing Enter the Dragon...still do.

[@bobkeamer9404]

I have the instinct to fight. I've been shadow boxing for years my own style and I've been using backfists as my jabs because they are much faster and more mechanically correct, it's much easier it feels to me. I love the science behind the correct way to throw strikes

[@dunkelheit8594]

I use backfist as my jab. After I created an opening with either the stun or the block break I usually follow up with a cross or a roundhouse. Backfist is a very great move indeed. Now, I learned here how to use the backfist better so I guess I'll be overall better at creating openings. Thanks so much man

[@phntmNG5]

Bruce Lee’s backlist came from Mantis, from Master Fook Yueng. It can be practiced with a snapping the towel type motion, to follow through motion. Accuracy is a must, and has to be trained in isolation, and with massive repetition.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

Yup

[@dancindavey1515]

Very correct.

[@thearchives446]

4:47 LMFAO!!!

[@walbertiusmorerius1245]

hahahahahaha the white guy is HORRIBLE in ALL VÍDEOS!

[@IzzoWingChun]

Good to see this taught well.

[@vxdadeces8872]

I just noticed I thought I was punching wrong but I've been doing the backfist

[@DanLok]

Repetition is the mother of all skill. Keep practicing

[@yatharthsawarkar3607]

@@DanLok this line really inspired me because I have no teacher except KZbin. I don't even have a partner or punching bag. 😭

[@jockey101]

@@yatharthsawarkar3607 Me too.

[@jonathanjaboin9683]

same

[@libragig888]

JKD backfists plus rear straight punches (JKD combo) are actually Wingchun chain punches plus torso rotations. That's why in one cycle of torso rotation boxing/muay Thai could only do 2 punches but JKD can do 3 punches and 1 blocking in a cycle of torso rotation. I can illustrate more if I meet you up, Dan

[@WiduliyaComExploretheFuture]

Great video tfs

[@karatekid3153]

I like how you give pointers for learners. Nice to learn from.

[@alfredferrarini6781]

I always follow sifu bruce,and have always learned to strike from any distance with power and speed .sir thanks for all the videos.

[@mervinmarias9283]

You can also use the back fist as a bone strike by attacking the ear and using the entire ridge of the hand including the bone just below the wrist that sticks out. It then basically becomes a clubbing strike.

[@cindysmtaggart]

Would like to see the legs and feet position too. Thanks for the demonstration. Great video 👍

[@rodneyhammon1793]

Great page!...I love how you really explain it very thoroughly. Keep up the great work!,

[@regcatdog]

also the back fist is a great lead into the straight blast .

[@joshuasmith6346]

Im gonna try that

[@jase874]

great to see evidence that it always looks easier than it actually is! great video!

[@DanLok]

Ukay, good insight. It might be challenging for anyone who is starting out but repetition is the mother of all skill and the rewards are so worth it

[@dancindavey1515]

You have some great speed and power Dan.

[@user-wu5rp5rz2x]

Great videos, and Dan seems to be a very good instructor.

[@edwinagosto3048]

Very good videos, thanks Dan Lok, God Bless you.

[@racingfalcon6975]

Awesome!! Love it! Great video...Thanks Dan. Be water my friend 😎

[@regprofant6984]

You are a very good instructor.

[@fifaham]

The back fist strike must come from combinations of (spring force from muscles of the arm + snapping force of the wrist + torque force from a synchronized hip twisting motion) - this need training and repeated exercises. I am speaking as a trained Karate student and as an an engineer who studied physics of motion. It is all about instantly combining the various forces from different parts and muscles of your body in a highly concerted fashion. Training is the bottom line.

[@thejamesbondshowwithkrazyk4581]

Thank you for uploading this Dan. Much appreciated. It's my favourite Bruce Lee technique, especially how he uses it against O'Hara (Bob Wall) in Enter The Dragon. His speed was amazing. Keep up the great work.

[@PierreD2009]

good job. I like it again. interesting to see the short clip of real fight. thanks

[@indigenous5210]

Brother really flinched when he thought he was gonna get hit in the groin 😂

[@uli9084]

great teacher, sound mechanics.

[@skipperkriner4065]

just found your videos. I wish you would start a new series! Thanks

[@larrybrownly5462]

I love the science technique of the back fist the news in the whole body into one blow specially the technique with the waistline

[@IsmaelAyo-l6d]

I liken the back fist to a lightning strike. you can hit the target in split of second with painful result. Red ninja Philippines

[@larryleguizamon2906]

From experience the back fist is hard for opponent to anticipate. This strike always landed and I didn't know why. It was because it can be delivered from a static position with out shoulder motion which a good fighter can read the body language from and counter. It's useful to distract your opponent and land a power punch or kick.

[@mervinmarias9283]

That is because the back fist comes from your opponents blind spot. You also don't have time to watch the elbow like a jab.

[@stevenedmund5680]

Nice movement brother. I wish you more views. Liked

[@DanLok]

Keep applying what you have learned from the video. Keep growing

[@devinhodge5884]

I imagine snapping a towel

[@killachin5964]

Thank you for this I train kickboxing and this is a great punch to add to my arsenal. Especial useful after a left hook and when someone is utilizing helmet guard as you can attack your opponent’s temple.

[@llllllllIIIIIIIIIII]

0:21 " Its not meant to be a finish blow " // 7:10 " This is a heavy - huh - finish blow " somothing is going on th --- and just finish the guy " . Im lost now Dan 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@verybarebones]

different area of the hand, the heavy one seems to be with the outer side of the hand/wrist/forearm, while the first ones are with the back of the hand.

[@TheStupidcomment]

They are two very different moves.

[@trillapino1]

Very nice sir! I've been practicing the backfist for years like that since being in Kenpo, the 1st and 3rd move but the second one not so much maybe only accidentally during combos. Nice vid

[@tonydryden5277]

My pinky and ring knuckle is not as well developed as my pointer and middle knuckle. Is it possible to use these instead?

[@hunterwilliams8129]

I would love to have partners like you guys.... Keep up the good work

[@seinundzeiten]

Can we order the t shirt you are wearing in XL?

[@jhangeersultan5821]

Great video dan my man I'll keep practicing

[@DanLok]

Success leaves clues. keep growing

[@brandonrondeau9606]

Thanks !

[@ROBERTA-m7i]

Good skiing 😊

[@mokyan7]

Good instructions, fluidity and speed. Similar use for fak sau/edge of hand or hammer fist, or a strike to bridge the arm, then lap sau and strike. Be loose and relaxed, then BAM! Cool. Your descriptions and clarifications are quite helpful.

[@DanLok]

Where your focus goes energy flows. Keep growing

[@skmotovlog2141]

Cool bro 😎

[@xyon9090]

(0:09) It looked like a straight punch for me. I believed so because in his book the Straight Punch is the backbone is JKD punching.

[@DanLok]

Repetition is the mother of all skill. keep it up

[@matthewluna3720]

Imagine dipping your hand into water, then whipping of your finger tips using that back-fist motion.

[@user-mo1sc4eh7g]

Missing your jkd videos!!

[@sotosart6034]

I guess I'm applying the technique wrong but once I do it I get an unpleasant feeling on my elbow joint.. what shall I do?

[@antoniogaeta7516]

Thank you master for your leccons

[@emersonangelo3743]

Man one day i want training with you. You are amazing. Thank you for the lessons ☯☯☯

[@DanLok]

When the student is ready the master appears. Keep growing

[@oinmqwsr2451]

@@DanLok I like the way you are replying like your reading out of a fortune cookie. 😂😂😁😂

[@ramslucas5140]

You can train with him but it's $25,000 for one session....how badly do you want it...and you have to pay today..and you'll receive your back fist kit in the mail...which includes back fist webinars.....lol

[@abdulhalimb.othmanhalim3304]

Hi sifu, w Can you show to me the 4 types of backfist such as loos, tight, various angle... And the others backfist if u know.

[@dr1p729]

Do you have a tutorial on how to calm your body and not tense it up when in a fight

[@DanLok]

I might share this in a future video. Keep learning. Keep growing

[@CaneFu]

Chief Baldo: One important element is to rely on your training. When stressed your muscle memory will take over and you hands will fly as if they had a mind of their own, but only if you have already put the work in.

[@weed69]

Join a fight gym, spar, and RUN 5 miles every week, and you'll be g2g.

[@godfreytshishonga1037]

Gr8 video sir

[@dejanjovanovic2298]

i never menaged to see how Bruce Lee has hit the big guy in mouvie untill now. Never menaged to understand how he punched him over his arm.Excelent

[@CaneFu]

Oh for christsakes, that was just a MOVIE. Bruce never really hit the guy and knocked him down, it was all choreographed and the recipient was an actor who threw himself down.

[@RUNNINGWATER]

Very dangerous move hard to protect if no hands to guard going to HIT!

[@kampfkunstgio545]

exactly right :-)

[@DanLok]

Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.

[@almendez3463]

Remember Bruce Lee like to practice on paper it was use for that side fist and straight punch with a snap.

[@younggod6940]

does a backfist to the face hurt ?

[@DanLok]

It does if you train for it.

[@younggod6940]

Dan Lok Haha love you man. Have been practicing and seeing the damage that can be done. Favorite move now!!

[@Cornelius8809]

Alot I use I all the time especially if you land it on the nose

[@marthapatriciaruedadiaz9532]

Eres genial

[@praveenbabukommu2465]

Back fist to the groin is my fav.

[@failcompilation6135]

Is that a greenscreen?

[@seinundzeiten]

a=Wow you are almost as fast as Bruce Lee...thanks for the free book...

[@livingweapon]

When instructing my son in the backfist I told him to think of it as if a shield was attached to his arm and he was initiating a shield smash

[@lalruatatochhawng7715]

Not exactly, it is more like a towel whip..

[@davidsonh29]

hey u guys r pretty cool

[@talk-no-jutsu7304]

holy shit you're fast

[@prasunsarkar9763]

I have keen interest in kung fu, but there is no proper teacher or school near me. Can i learn kung fu on my own?

[@jaguarstrikesagain7927]

I never new Jeet kune Do had a smothering backfist (3rd back fist example ) .

[@DanLok]

Keep practicing.

[@dancarrison9354]

All you Young Bloods won't appreciate this until you get to be my age: the back fist strike is easier on the shoulders. I still have power with my back fist, but my arthritic shoulders won't let me do a strong forward blast. 🙂

[@jonnewman7843]

Be water my friend.

[@llllllllIIIIIIIIIII]

I imagine being like a bamboo.

[@ivanquirynen7640]

Keep practicing, just hold off on teaching 😂😂😂

[@Menyhard]

Like a whip

[@thomasthorne4010]

I did this to my wife the other day. I had my hands in a police ' interview ' position and told her to simply now move to me ". While of course I didn't strike her .....she felt her soul leave her body ..... lol !!!!!

[@Aris19Q]

You actually get the body mechanics right, which actually is a rare thing to see, and, because of that you in turn teach the combat applications of the technique spot on. The only thing i would like to add is that this is actually a wing chun technique. This is no surprise, of course, as jeet kune do is a sub-set of Ip Man's wing chun. Not many people know this, but Lee never got to finish his training on wing chun because of Yip Man being a stubborn old man, but because Bruce was so extremely hard working on top of talented, he developed jeet kune do on his own, thinking it was something outside of the wing chun system. Of course, this only adds to Lee's greatness.

[@lunamaria1048]

I have never seen Bruce Lee to any of that lol

[@mkmk2281]

🙏

[@ramslucas5140]

The JKD Back fist does not exist...its just a back fist

[@nakim55]

The music is annoying.

[@fenazihoussem7178]

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[@BAKHSING]

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[@hamzacruis6611]

how to not close my eyes in real fight

[@DanLok]

Repetition is the mother of all skill. Keep growing. it will get better

[@hamzacruis6611]

+Dan Lok thanks

[@zacharyraychaparuiz5140]

I’m going sleep.

[@ekrematalan3684]

Noch professioneller erklären müsste man

[@bodelysenatus8170]

Rcrde

[@thinktank113]

Wooden boards, air and sparing partners dont hit back. This is as far frome reality as it gets.

[@watchvideos5759]

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[@Menyhard]

Poor kid😂

[@fenazihoussem7178]

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