The main characteristic JKD is the absence of the usual classical passive blocking. Blocking is the least efficient. Jeet Kune-Do is offensive; it's alive and it's free.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jeet Kune Do focuses on offense and fluidity rather than passive blocking, which is seen as inefficient.
- In plain terms
- Don't just block attacks; move forward freely and actively instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Offense and freedom are more efficient than passive blocking in martial arts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where are you being too passive in your life?
- How can you take more initiative?
Another view
Defense is still necessary in some real-world self-defense situations.
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