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**Kingston** · 07-23-2003, 03:58 PM

if your trying to get into good physical shape......im sure someone here could help you.

if your trying to learn martial arts "GO TO A MARTIAL ARTS CLASS"

have a nice day.

**WazMeister** · 07-23-2003, 04:01 PM

Think my first post answers everything you said and more...

I want to learn jeet kune do

**Tom Yum** · 07-23-2003, 04:11 PM

Go to a JKD class.

**WazMeister** · 07-23-2003, 04:16 PM

none around here.. thought i would of got more help from here.
Thanks anywayz all.
Cyaz

**Great Sage** · 07-23-2003, 04:42 PM

WazMeister,

I admire your dedication and sympathize with you because at one point, I was very much like you. I started karate when I was very young and my father bought me a copy of the “Tao of Jeet Kune Do.” For several months, I lived and breathed that book. I even quit karate because it was not like JKD! Over the years, I bought so many martial arts books to “recreate” and fill in the gaps for my JKD training. Unfortunately, I realized that I was not Bruce Lee.

Keep in mind that the “Tao of Jeet Kune Do” is NOT a training manual. Bruce Lee did not write it nor did he intend it to be a “how-to” guide for aspiring martial artists. Basically, Bruce worte things down for himself, to help himself train and come to terms with his martial arts. That said, there are invaluable insights to be gained from reading the book. However, as you progress in the martial arts, you will begin to understand that your individuality is much different from Bruce Lee, and far more important.

Now, I’m older and wiser... I’ve done boxing, kickboxing and some submissions. Instead of trying to do what Bruce Lee did, I try to enhance my own abilities. Ofcourse, you only get this far after trial and error. But the point to remember is that you need to develop your abilities based on what you can do.

If you really want to learn JKD concepts, join a respected club or find seminars. Paul Vunak is well regarded for his books, seminars and training videos. Personally, I don’t care about systems or styles, or even concepts for that matter, I simply train. In your case, I can only offer some tidbits on training. I’m a firm believer in the most basic, yet effective martial art — boxing.

Here’s a start:

Roadwork: Jog often and develop cardio... Roadwork entails jogging and throwing combination punches (however, you can simply jog if you want to avoid harrasment).

Simple workout:

Warm-up and stretches

Mirror training: Practive the basic punches: Jab, Right, Left Hook, Uppercut. Watch how you deliver each punch.

Shadow boxing 2-3 rounds of 2-3 minutes each. Practice footwork (advancing, retreating, left and right) throw punching combinations.

Heavy Bag: Your sparring partner without the pain. Practice combos (jab, right , hook - double jab, uppercut, hook, and so on) stick and move. 2-3 rounds of 2-3 minutes. Throw some kicks, elbows and knees later on.

Double-end ball, or speed bag (optional)

Abdominal work

Explanation of most boxing techniques can be found on this forum... There are also tips on Muay Thai kicks, elbows and combinations. If you’re still intent on following the “Tao of JKD,” develop a way of maximizing your workouts. In other words, try to reach new heights each session.

Good luck...

**WazMeister** · 07-23-2003, 07:30 PM

Thanks very much for your post, its very great and detailed I am very thankful.

I been scouting the websites for martial art classes in UK/KENT

Does anyone know of any in UK/Kent prefrebly Medway area?

I been reading up some forms of martial arts, I know there isent a best but what would be more suited for me to move on to jeet kune do from it?

Kung Fu seems great.

**WazMeister** · 07-23-2003, 07:39 PM

I find the problem with Tao of JKD is it has alot of bruce notes and hard to read txt and the book doesent explain it.....
So it has a section about posture yet it has a scan of his notes and not explainations....

**Jason Dare** · 07-23-2003, 07:59 PM

These are genuine JKD schools and all certified instructors under sifu Dan Inosanto:

England North London Savash Mustafa 0207 7295789
England Aylesbury Bucks Neil McLeod 0207 7295789
England EXTER Andy Barker 0797 1870679
England Hertfordshire Terry Barnett 01992 302453
England East London Dave Birkett 0207 7295789
England Bournemouth Dorset Phil Norman 01202 513347
England London Bob Breen 0207 729 578
England Northampton Ewen Campbell 07850 434345
England Colchester Essex Colin Frame 01206 330621
England Wigan Melvin Corigan 01942-226878
England Lancashire Mike Gregory 01942 515 268
England Middlesex Tim Harding 0207 7295789
England KENT Ralph Jones 01689210329
England Cambridge Fraser Kyne 0781 2345304
England Stourbridge . W. Mids Rob Lock 01384-70679
England Bournemouth Danny Marchant
England North London David Onuma 0207 7295789
England North London Wayne Rowlands 0207 7295789
England North London Alex Turnbull 0207 7295789
England North London Russell Uttley 0207 5374546
England London Steve Wright

Hope this helps

Unluckly for me i live in herefordshire, The closest place i can get genuine Jeet Kune Do class's are in Coventry.
Also, If JKD isnt your cuppa tea, Try Tai Chi, Brilliant for your health but regarded oen of the most dangerous Martial arts when mastered. Ive basically based my life around it, But im going to start Wing Chun before long then slightly progress onto Jeet Kune Do... When i get my driving licsence that is

**WazMeister** · 07-24-2003, 01:02 PM

Tai Chi is dangerous in what way?

In way that when your good you can kill people LOL
i dont understand what u meant
thanks for post tohugh I sure to ring that phone number.

**cocoy** · 07-24-2003, 05:00 PM

Ever consider buying some videos or dvd's. The drawings are one thing but seeng the stuff in motion is another thing entirely. Also find a good training partner.

-C

**WazMeister** · 07-24-2003, 05:15 PM

Yes on videos and dvds but i need advice on which ones plz.....

Also about training partner..
DO you mean good in ways of him training too or already good at the martial arts?
what do u classifie as a good training partner as?

**cocoy** · 07-24-2003, 05:29 PM

The definitive inosanto collection is a wonderful series of tapes

inosanto.com

another set that shows the evolution of jkd is erik paulson's combat submission wrestling. what makes it interesting is that it comes from somone who has had to apply JKD in nhb events.

erikpaulson.com

a good training partner is someone you trust. someone who does not suffer from testoterone poisoning.

I am lucky enough to be able to live in a place where I can train with these guys and also have many other qualified jkd and kali instructors in my area.

while we are on the subject...

dogbrothers.com

If you can deal with full contact sticks with no body armor, fists will be easier

-C

**Thai Bri** · 07-24-2003, 07:05 PM

Personally I feel that you can only effectively train and teach yourself AFTER building up a broad martial arts knowledge directly from good instructors.

**emptiness** · 07-24-2003, 10:27 PM

the path that you chose takes a lot of courage.
that is why most people will disagree with you.
first of all if you want to study by yourself you must first realize the fact that all the martial arts in the world have the same basic principles. you will achieve this by keeping an open mind and having a lot of imagination. and you also have to realize the main purpose of martial arts which is self-expression. because by expressing yourself you discover things about yourself that can either be be painfull or delightfull. and it is these things that you have to battle in order to achieve an egoless self. this is the main purpose of all martial arts. pity most martial arts forgot this purpose and devoted themselves in specific areas such as health, self defense, competitions, and internal healing. what they dont realize is that all these things are connected with one another. anyway if you want to continue with your prsuit then the best advise i can give you right now is dont let your ego get the best of you and love what youre doing.

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