Has anyone here studied Jeet Kune Do?

[Riprorin]

Is this a worthwhile art to learn?

I'm basically looking to learn some fighting techniques to defend myself in case I'm ever in a bad situation.

 

[imported_Phil]

Who's Jeet?

 

[TuxDave]

Originally posted by: Dopefiend
Who's Jeet?

Bruce Lee's fighting form. Boxing, kickboxing all merged together in a kick ass artform. But nonetheless.

Gun > *

 

[PingSpike]

I belive it also includes some grappling? (whatever that fancy word for wrestling is)

Its suppose to basically be a streetfighting 'art' without all the horsesh|t.

 

[TuxDave]

Originally posted by: PingSpike
I belive it also includes some grappling? (whatever that fancy word for wrestling is)

Its suppose to basically be a streetfighting 'art' without all the horsesh|t.

Oh... yeah.. i think it has that too. Bruce Lee wanted to merge the best of everything and get to the most effective form possible.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

My cousin took that. He kicked some ass with it. It's more of a defensive 'art' though. Still some badass moves in it though.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Riprorin
Is this a worthwhile art to learn?

Anything is better than nothing. Most schools, even the worst ones, will at least teach you how to properly thrown a punch, kick, and block. JKD requires proper certification, so there's a good chance it's a decent school. It doesn't have to be a lifetime commitment, so sign up on a monthly basis or a short term contract, and see how you like it.

 

[Holycrap]

It all depends why you are going to school. If you want to defend yourself on the street, I'd find the nearest Gracie Jui Jitsu school and learn some streetfighting techniques. If you want to learn katas and look cool, go for JKD. My JDK instructor in NYC is also a BJJ instructior (brown belt from Renzo) and he's the one who sent me from his school to Gracie.

 

[Wahsapa]

take kenpo

its designed to kick someones ass... which is what you want to do right?