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Jeet Kune Do is training and discipline towards the ultimate reality in combat. Jeet Kune-Do is the only non-classical style of Chinese Kung Fu in existence today. It is simple in its execution, although not so simple to explain. Jeet means 'to stop, to stem, to intercept,' while Kune means 'fist' or 'style,' and Do means 'the way' or 'the ultimate reality.' In other words - 'The Way of the Intercepting Fist.'

Bruce Lee#115

Martial artsPhilosophyCombatSimplicityEfficiency

About this quote

What does it mean?
Jeet Kune Do aims for direct combat reality through simple interception.
In plain terms
Use simple direct methods to fight effectively.
What can you take from it?
Focus on direct and simple combat.

Where it applies

  • martial arts training
  • self defense
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • strip unnecessary technique
  • focus on efficiency
  • intercept attacks

Questions to consider

  • What is the core reality of your practice?

Another view

Some classical forms offer value beyond pure combat utility.

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