The art and science of Jeet Kune Do - developed by the legendary Bruce Lee to help martial artists achieve their full potential. Now Lee's revolutionary insights are available in a comprehensive series, Dynamic JKD featuring JKD master Chris Kent. Whatever your style whatever tools you already have, Dynamic JKD offers you a new framework in which to explore and dominate your technigue. Chris Kent has been involved in the martial arts for over 50 years. He studied with and assisted Dan Inosanto for over 14 years, and today he is considered one of the foremost JD instructors in the world, as well as one of the most well-rounded, with 45+ years of experience in Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino martial arts of Kali Escrima.
VOLUME 1: BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION: This volume concentrates on the basics of fighting, including the on-guard position, footwork and mobility, the various tools used in JKD, and how to sharpen them for maximum effectiveness. Plus, Kent offers some fascinating background on Bruce Lee and the development of JKD. 50 minutes.
VOLUME 2:THINK HIT: This volume teaches you to identify and exploit your opponent's weaknesses. You'll learn various offensive actions including a thorough breakdown of the Five Ways of Attack. Plus, feints and false attacks, the use of counter-time, and the target zones of your opponent. You'll also learn special energy/sensitivity techniques to heighten your tactile awareness and improve your ability to anticipate your opponent's moves. 50 minutes
VOLUME 3: ADAPT LIKE A SHADOW, RESPOND LIKE AN ECHO: This volume carries on the exploration of Bruce's principles in the areas of counter-attack, defense, timing, rhythm, and distance. Learn parrying and hitting skills, the Stop-Hit and Time-Hit, the correct use of evasion, how to "steal time" from an opponent, broken rhythm, and much more! 50 minutes.
VOLUME 4: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: This volume focuses on the essential qualities of the master fighter, including speed, power, endurance, and coordination, while exploring tactical guidelines and strategies. Volume 4 also discusses equipment options and shows you how to put together all the pieces of the training puzzle and create your own personal program. 50 minutes.
