Jeet Kune Do: Mastering The Pak Sao

Sifu Singh takes us on a deep dive into a common technique seen in Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do called the "Pak Sao".
"Pak Sao" is a term used in Wing Chun, a Chinese martial art. In Wing Chun, Pak Sao is a defensive hand technique commonly employed to deflect or redirect an opponent's attack. The term "Pak Sao" translates to "slapping hand" in Cantonese. The movement involves a quick and subtle slapping or parrying motion executed by the practitioner's hand, typically with the palm facing upward. This technique is effective in redirecting an incoming force, creating openings for counterattacks, or disrupting an opponent's balance. It is often used in close-quarters combat situations and is a fundamental element of Wing Chun's unique approach to self-defense.

[@Angie_Slay]

Love how you break it down in steps thanks guys

[@danielallen8702]

Do you train in Martial Arts? Hope all is well.

[@Angie_Slay]

@@danielallen8702 yes Yoshukai are you familiar with this type of martial arts?

[@seerking]

Don't listen to him, you'll get hurt trying to listen to him in a real fight.

[@somelthebeliever5936]

Beautiful breakdown of this technique. Much respect!

[@1sirgrandmastermrkingrober216]

Awesome! These guys look great, both awesome practitioners of Jeet Kune Do. It’s great to see Bruce’s students helping with his Teaching, they understand it’s approved of by Bruce because they understand it’s not trying to be a Master of the only 2 Masters Art Bruce has founded, always. They show great respect & have a great grasp of one of the many technique(s) of JKD here. I see & sense great energy, great footwork, great health, happiness, & the outstanding health benefit of daily training in these two guys. This video helps to illustrate the comprehensiveness of Bruce’s art, and the fact that it has so many aspects to it, it’s amazing how much Bruce thought of & worked at in self defense & in our Eternal Universal Defense. The fact of just this short video covering mainly one technique of JKD & where it leads besides that one technique in this discussion etc. shows us how much is involved with JKD & why it’s so comprehensive. It’s many things, but after watching this video besides that, the main thing I see & sense is “great good health” for these two guys….& self confidence they earned, ….things that make Master Bruce Lee very happy, always. Bruce’s Martial Art carries on, thanks to his many good students, & approved helping work like this. Thank you. ✌️😇❤️📀🔒🔐 The ending remarks of Sifu is just this young man joking around etc, always, for good reason(s), it’s funny and represented well, thanks.

[@onepoket]

It has been many years since I practiced any martial art. I don't know what it is, but I found this to be the most inspirational videos I have seen in a long time, maybe ever. Thank you.

[@SnakeStAugustine]

Excellent. I'm 64 years of age in my 46th year of training, and I loved this. Very practical breakdown. Oos!

[@bruceblackthorne]

Great analogy Trapping the feet and trapping into their center. I've never heard this explained like this before. Thank you for that. It makes total sense. 👌

[@CushtyHealthFoods]

Absolutely agree with you.

[@SodaPopin5ki]

Agree. I've always thought of it as trapping to the body, but trapping to their center seems like a better way to visualize it.

[@sherimontes3055]

So many different ways..lots of practice! Thank you!

[@Gambit.X]

thank you sifu !!!!! much love and appreciate for the master class training helps me motivate my mind sets to be inner peace

[@philipmontanti7344]

Very good instruction!

[@KryptosChain]

*This is an amazing explanation! If I was in the U.S, I'd want to train at Sifu Singh's dojo! Thanks for this video*

[@WreckingKrew00]

WELL nice display of techniques in JEET KUNE DO.

[@taqimckinzie]

I would love to have the image of this room as my wallpaper. I came across this video very early in the morning and I am appreciating both the lesson as well as the vibe of this room, including that picture on the wall. It's cool.

[@kevinguy-mz4go]

respect !!! you look a greaat teacher! thanx for sharing this!!

[@blissfelix]

we do the same think in southern mantis but never knew why, thank you for the explanation

[@user-mg2sl5jo4f]

Legit JKD technique. Flowing between different systems at the end was the clincher for me. Liked and subscribed

[@michaelreynolds6543]

err its a standard wing chun technique

[@marsbase3729]

when I first saw this dude on the thumbnail , I thought it was Howie Mandel from about 15 years ago doing JKD, lol. But seriously, this dude is awesome. Quick, fluent, effective and practical. Totally embracing the JKD philosophy and what Bruce was trying to bring to self defense. He would definitely be proud. It would definitely be an honor to train with this dude. 👍😎👍

[@axelstone3131]

Look up Tommy Carruthers for real JKD.

[@chrisspagnuolo5934]

I love how you have explained to apply the technique to multiple styles of martial art / box / wrestling /street this is what validates the technique!! I wish i could take your class God Bless

[@MyChanleNamesWanted]

Concise and clear video

[@AuthorKieranFox]

I love all your content and I subscribed to see more. I'm starting to take YT more seriously myself so I'll be on more often. Unfortunately as far as JKD I cannot afford physical lessons yet but hope to get better someday. Your instruction is probably the best I've seen as you break everything down for us!

[@NTNGUYEN]

I love this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@eddiearmenta5248]

Cool, I’m definitely looking forward to my next fun workout tomorrow! Make it fun and you’ll never be bored and stay in shape while you do so. This while learning and improving your martial arts! Peace!

[@DarkLight-Ascending]

U a good teacher, homie.

[@hendetta]

This is a great representation of Jeet Kune Do concepts. Subbed.

[@axelstone3131]

Concepts comes from Inosanto. Not Bruce Lee.

[@cochise4390]

​@@axelstone3131 Then why is it in Bruce Lee’s JKD book

[@axelstone3131]

@@cochise4390 do you think JKD from 1967 is the same JKD of 1973? Or even JKD of 1968? Bruce Lee’s “JKD book” aka “the tao of JKD” contains outdated material Bruce himself stopped doing. The book was not made, or put together by him. It is a collection of notes spanning different times periods of his life containing his early teaching some later teachings. It is a mixture of things. It was not put together by him. It was put together by other people. These notes were not mean to be published and only used for his own thoughts and research. Most people are not teaching the JKD from the 70’s. The are teaching an earlier method that Bruce used when he was still had a heavy wing chun foundation, this become less and less and he became faster and more experienced, he found more efficient and streamline methods. It is well documented by more than a few people, Ted Wong, Inosanto, and others that the JKD of the 70’s is more like kick boxing than anything wing chun related. You need to do more research and spend more time doing it. Everything I have learnt about Bruce and JKD has been acquired by a decade of research. You won’t find all this out doing a 5 minute google search. You seem like a casual. Do more research. Real JKD is taught by Tommy Carruthers, with updated material following Bruce’s principles of simplicity and directness, something Bruce himself consistently spoke about and trained. Daily decrease, not accumulation.

[@axelstone3131]

@@cochise4390 Bruce’s real JKD book is called the fighting method book. Bruce Lee’s fighting method. Bruce Lee was changing the curriculum on a monthly basis. What he was teaching one month would be thrown away for something more direct the next. This is why many people stopped training after certain time periods. He was not interested in training other people. He only cared about winning and being the most lethal and efficient martial artist he could be.

[@CushtyHealthFoods]

Odvious he used it, hence in his book, out!

[@danielrockmyer949]

Awesome! I enjoyed this big time! Thanks for posting! 💥

[@lycandefensive]

Great in depth explanation!! Thank you Sifu!

[@garyb2392]

Not sure I understood all the details but love watching the completion and the effort !

[@NjabulisoNdzimandze-cx7jc]

The way of the intercepting fist. Genius.

[@user-rm9wt1dp1d]

Путь опережающего кулака. Но это было раньше сейчас опережающего движения. Ку до. И ноги и руки и одновременно постоянное движение! 3 атаки вместе!

[@thomasbrook8129]

Excellent insight with respect & control.

[@gw1357]

Thats an outstanding encapsulation.

[@trehorton]

Great video Sifu

[@GrandpaSTORK]

Teacher, love the transition concept. I've been training with two (self-made) bo staffs, as extensions of my hands and arms, where an entering, telescoping 'jab' (R), sets up a transition into an 'elbow' strike with the tail end: Dragon Darts its Tongue Dragon Whips its Tail Concept combines Kali techniques with longer staffs Really informative to see how you demonstrate the footwork to close the distance

[@axelstone3131]

No Kali is Bruce’s JKD. Inosanto is a different story.

[@franklumanog3043]

Very good emphasis on defending against the takedown it is almost an inevitability in today’s age of mixed martial arts💪

[@p.treyben5567]

The sounds effects are awesome!! Xtra but good… 🙏🏾

[@solmann8441]

Mr Singh’s instruction is very good. 🙏🙏

[@HK.Paul.]

That is the way ! Awesome 😊

[@jm7578]

Love this video hands down

[@marciobassdjkarate]

Muito bom,excelente video kin lai👊👊👊👊👊

[@krishnabluekakarotninjahat257]

Super very very great Amazing ultimate ⭐🔥🐉🐉 Thank you 😊😊❤❤

[@nickkatz8126]

I love Jeet Kune Do. It uses energy at such a deep, powerful, and mindful level. It has a spiritual and intellectual depth that I don't find in most other martial arts. And it 's so creative. It's an amazing system for actual real street fighting. Thank you for sharing your insight and skills.

[@bruceblackthorne]

I totally agree with you. It is as Bruce would say direct and simple in form and function, Yet it fully encompasses all the skillful techniques of a calculated master.

[@axelstone3131]

It’s a martial art first a foremost for self defence. Don’t try to make it into something it’s not. No amount of philosophising is going to protect you.

[@timsmith6772]

Thank you sensai!!😊❤

[@robertjones4200]

Thanks for slow motion breakdown

[@dan020350]

nice work

[@Mike_Virata]

Train for the day and age. Beautiful ❤️

[@utuben100]

Amazing technique, this is how still we remember Brucelee the legend all time.

[@porter-hkd4084]

That's a great tool to learn

[@pryzmcat]

Nicely demonstrated. It really expresses the basic feel of the movements. Bridging in anticipation to intercept while simultaneously closing the gap. I think somewhere it was expressed that this speedy movement was inspired by mantis movement. Please , I am no expert or any kind of master , not even close. I have noticed many different aspects of certain animal forms incorporated and simplified in wing chun. Not just snake and crane. Also mantis, especially in the lap sao technique and closing the gap. It's just more streamilined in wing chun and JKD seems to take it a step further. Ng Mui was so creative and receptive and ingenious when it came to simplification of elaborate intricate styles to fuse into Wing Chun. I wonder where her Dragon style and Five Pattern fits in the mix. Thank you for posting this:)

[@alexsantiago9868]

Good stuff, strong side forward- non- telegraphing hitting - 3 point landing are also important JKD principals.

[@MSILStallion]

It's Brilliance!!!

[@OGCAMG]

Great technique

[@skg5067]

Good stuff

[@scottrussell876]

The simplicity in this technique is powerful… Love the breakdown and variations of Master Bruce’s bread and butter… Gives me a reason to train it and master it more now

[@axelstone3131]

Huh? This is wing chun. Bruce moved away from this stuff. He took trapping and chi sao out the curriculum in 1971 and probably stopped doing it himself even earlier by the late 60’s. Even Inosanto says late JKD is more like kickboxing. Don’t confuse wing chun with JKD or what Bruce Lee was doing later on. Late stage JKD has little to no wing chun in it at all. A lot of these guys are teaching outdated curriculums from the 60’s and calling it JKD. This is why the art of JKD is such a mess and people are completely confused about what it even is. Do more research into what Bruce was doing by the 70’s. This isn’t it.

[@scottrussell876]

@@axelstone3131 either way because he learned wing chun… Doesn’t change the fact he still took those techniques to add to his own… A lot things in other styles are “outdated” doesn’t mean the information wasn’t somewhat useful if you apply it the right way… Which is why he said absorb what is useful discard what is not… Add what uniquely your own… So if trapping works for you because you practice it the right way… Go for it… He took it out… Because maybe it either wasn’t working for him or he wanted to be more simple with his technique… That’s “his” JKD… That’s what Inosanto meant… That was his “research” for his personal JKD… So unless you’re a JKD instructor… Tell that to the folks who’s been doing it for a long time…

[@axelstone3131]

@@scottrussell876 absorb what is useful discard what is not isn’t a Bruce Lee quote. Dan Inosanto said it. It’s been misattributed to Bruce for decades. You’re misinformed. I was also for a long time. JKD is a based on sound principles. There is no “your” JKD. JKD has specific footwork, structure, techniques, principles. It works because of those principles of directness and simplicity. When you use the name and say “your JKD” you are not training JKD. JKD works because of the approach. Not because you want to mix whatever you want. Calling your own “JKD” is nonsense. That’s like saying you do judo but call is karate. JKD is Bruce’s method plain and simple. He taught all his students the same things, he didn’t do a “mixed” curriculum of different arts when he taught them. Forget trapping. You can use far more direct and simple methods. If you want to know about real authentic JKD look at Thomas Marx JKD and Tommy Carruthers. He is Thomas’s instructor. Also check out John Paul Daily JKD. Those guys train real JKD.

[@axelstone3131]

@@scottrussell876 this isn’t JKD. If you want to find out about real JKD look up Thomas Marx JKD, John Paul Daily JKD or Tommy Carruthers, their instructor. Tommy trained with Jesse Glover, Bruce’s first student, and Ted Wong, Bruce last private student, as well as some other first generation students and he’s been asked to demonstrate two at two of Bruce’s birthday party celebrations. Why do something that’s inefficient and two moves instead of one? The whole idea of JKD is minimum movement, efficient and streamlined. This whole “my JKD” is nonsense. There’s Bruce’s JKD. He declined the system. It works because of how it was put together, fencing footwork, power side forward, the principles guide the movement and the techie. When you supposedly make your “own” you are using a name that has nothing in common with what JKD is or represents. It is a scientific martial art. It’s like saying you do judo and calling it karate. It’s nonsense. Jesse Glover said Tommy is the closest person to Bruce he’s scene since Bruce. He even made a documentary called in the footstep of the dragon on here talking about Tommy. Most people don’t have the attributes to make JKD work but Tommy does. Just look up “Jesse Glove Tommy Carruthers” on here

[@axelstone3131]

@@scottrussell876 🤣 looks like someone doesn’t like my comments. It’s been removed twice. Look up Tommy Carruthers. That’s authentic JKD. This isn’t JKD. This is wing chun. Tommy moves like Bruce. If you want to see what Bruce looked like and moved. Watch him.

[@titanclash2260]

Could i ask what brand of shoes you guys are wearing. Looking super comfortable with the right protection and suppor.

[@gregargo1898]

t.y. Sir. Vey good very impressive

[@senpaishiroyt7887]

I'd definitely keep this in mind and get down with the pak sao

[@m77ast]

I like the body movement and the entry. It’s wing Tsun but much more assertive and dominant.

[@colinweir3203]

First class, support from Australia 🇦🇺 guy's.

[@The_Advocate_]

love love love this, thank you! what is a simple drill i can do, shadow boxing, to train 2 attacks and 2 defences, to make them reactionary as a start... like pak soa, elbow, or something

[@mediamonk100]

You are so right sifu, BJJ and MMA are all the rage now and need to make sure you take precautions against the shoots and take down attempts.

[@user-jx4xj5wp9t]

Good morning Professor from the 918 👊

[@CushtyHealthFoods]

I get this, creating movement from your opponent for the benefit of one’s self like the bridge and opening many options, very good I see why Bruce Lee took out a lot of traditional in wing chun apart from parries and things like pak .

[@marcosferro9898]

Muito bom mesmo

[@mikely7354]

This guy is a natural teacher. Holy cow..

[@anayetullahanayetullah6855]

Thanks

[@Kalagenesis]

Love it

[@stonewietsma4939]

Very impressive my master🙏

[@carlossmall5517]

PURE NONSENSE, THIS WOULD NEVER WORK AGAINST OUR TOP BOXERS IN OUR GYM, THIS GUY WOULDN'T LAST 5 SECONDS, AS A MATTER OF FACT, HE CAN TRY ANY OF OUR BOXERS BEAR FISTED, OUR BOXERS WILL WEAR GLOVES. THE FIGHT SESSION WILL BE VIDEO TAPED AND PLACED ON KZbin

[@Metamorphfitness-cj8wn]

Wow victor zsaz from Gotham is in the house! 😄 His punches are proper fast!!!

[@badjaeaux]

i am trapping his future - words of wisdom

[@shehankavinda9835]

Master 🙏

[@m77ast]

He is using Entry and Timing to destroy the centre of his opponent. And what is even more beautiful is that He is doing it at or after his opponents Motion - taking away the opponents backward movement. It’s near perfect. The only issue is if the opponent was feinting an attack or throwing a jab. Even that should not be a problem because those are also forward movement it’s just that they don’t have intent. This video blew my mind when it comes to Timing.

[@axelstone3131]

For real JKD, look up Tommy Carruthers.

[@ratehhuti1861]

So true

[@ClebervalOliveiraNascimento]

Good

[@calmac9720]

Flippin' 'eck, that's fast!😁

[@deestils3011]

A classic June Keet Do move

[@user-km1re3um7c]

I like it

[@fabianwright9147]

Great teacher

[@randyhelgeson1254]

Is there a video on the barrier? I'll look. Thanks.

[@Cedricbennettjr]

That back hand is no joke...

[@m77ast]

I don’t think I have ever had timing explained in this way. Using timing for interception - That is crazy.

[@bruceblackthorne]

I find your comment very odd because in interception you need to have good timing in order for it to work. If your reaction time is off in any way your move will be off. Hence you must flow.

[@m77ast]

your response has nothing to do with my comment. The teacher shows that Timing is reading the movement of your opponent. That is deep. We only work off the man Sao. He is doing that but taking it further to a No touch situation. This training for transition is extremely important. He explained it at the end. Don’t be fooled in chasing the hands - trap the centre. That statement is way too beautiful.

[@bruceblackthorne]

Well yes since all movement starts at a no touch situation, therefore timing starts at zero as well - it's in the perception or energy. It seems you understand this and there is no argument here.

[@m77ast]

Indeed I understand it but I never used or trained it. For me energy always starts with a touch. The touch gave me my reference. This always worked for me because I always seemed to have the speed advantage as well as the sensitivity advantage. However from watching this video its very obvious that I must start training Timing before the touch occurs. Yes that’s why I liked this video.

[@axelstone3131]

@@m77astforget wing chun. Look up Tommy Carruthers for real JKD. That’s real interception.

[@RishabhKumar-tt4eo]

Teach me master!

[@jamesdevoe2891]

Where are you located? I'd love a chance to train with you

[@jamesfloyd5407]

I didn't no that you were that good sir peace

[@louis-anthonymcdaniel946]

All forms are theory until used in combat. Two things that I've learned that are basically the same tenets..."be like water"- Bruce Lee; and "Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome"- universal US military quote.

[@mahdioukaci8794]

I love bruce lee style❤

[@RobertHallKoC3]

I once pointed out to my Krav instructor that we were doing Pak Sao in some of our drills and he just got a blank stare. Pak, Lop, and Bong Sao are musts.

[@Khudkokhoj]

Thanks, kratos

[@mikalrahman]

Sigung.Singh is my guy son love Coach.Brain too JKDAA son 🔥🔥🔥

[@Cygnus333]

Awesome techniques! That man’s arm is gonna be sore tomorrow! Lol super red

[@samimakiwara8584]

Hello from algeria and OSS

[@Gustavo-ArtesMarciais]

The Pak Sao is Very funcional 🔥

[@Martialxhaki]

The best boxers will just bring their lead hand up and shield against your jab so this would be good to try in that scenario. There’s a time and a place for every move.

[@bdot6772]

These kind of guys immediately get pummeled in a real sparring match.

[@dunsmoregaines4239]

Well then it’s a good thing this isn’t for sparring.

[@jonzwikk1582]

Looks great in theory

[@wentan8978]

Better than what you are doing, typing shitty comments 😂

[@theticoboy]

As someone with little knowledge of JKD, I appreciate how he started to show it against traditional boxing (jabs etc) as that something you’d typically have to use JKD against. Interesting

[@RomaYT999]

Nothihg against jkd, but there was 0 boxing in this video.

[@lkdasladsdaslkjdsal1700]

Where do these guys train? Do they give training lessons?

[@user-sm1rd9cw5x]

I would love to see this guy sparring against a medium level tai boxer. Would he be able show these techniques in real fight or they work only with his students

[@dunsmoregaines4239]

Two completely different styles.

[@lorand2094]

How do you prevent a lead hook from hitting you in the nose with this technique. Seems to happen often when up against a boxer with a longer reach.

[@clivemclean3390]

Shouldn't be paking a circular. Weave outside or in place, duck (if high), cause to miss and chase with cross or hook to body or 45° hook. Drill the rock back causing miss by inches, take the space immediately, jam the shoulder/elbow prevent follow up, turning. Avoid 45° stepping into circle of power (inside). Shoot straight low kicks to counter long looping hands. Paking (trap) is beautiful but by far not the most efficient in the JKD tool box. Jamming, hitting on development high or low (different level from development) and causing to miss - bobbing, weaving, ducking) and my favourite beating the weapon are ahead of trapping in my opinion. I"ll step aside and let the sifu or others catch the question.

[@MrSerler]

Jdk is not also fighting art but also art of changing of development . Jdk takes technical knowledge from all of other fighting techniques. Good presentations thank you.

[@xinzeng-iq7zv]

that move seem like it would work on a skilled fighter

[@shaneschannel2081]

Love it but I'm not very good at higher kicks all ways like wingchun as well uk brilliant

[@ronson3161]

Is telegraphing by throwing your chin in the air every time you strike part of the technique? Good way to get knocked out by a counter…