What is Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do?

Jeet Kune Do literally means: "Way of the Intercepting Fist". But don't take it literally, because it could also be a leg. The name, however, doesn't really matter; it's all about the principle.

Jun Fan is the Cantonese name of the founder Bruce Lee. So Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do literally means Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do. This turned out to be necessary because the name "Jeet Kune Do" isn't protected by law, and many claimed this name after Bruce Lee passed away. Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, however, is protected.

Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do is not a (competitive) sport and therefore it doesn't have ranks, belts, licenses, static forms, or fixed series (like kata's etc). Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do also has no static "directed" situations. Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do allows us to act quickly and adequately in realistic situations which, unfortunately, are encountered by a growing number of people in their daily life.

Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do also isn't a martial art; the term "art" implies an emotional aspect, the meaning of which can be different and depends on both individual (self-)expression and interpretation. In Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, this isn't the main goal. The most important objective in Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do is simply to effectively defend yourself and others in realistic situations.

Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do is described best as a martial skill. Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do is based on scientific principles and is not exactly the same for every individual; for every human is different, both physically and mentally. By taking the individuality of the human into account, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do becomes suitable for anyone, ncluding children, elderly and people with disabilities.

Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do cannot be compared with other martial skills, martial arts, or martial sports (like karate, judo, jiu-jitsu, aikido, kenpo, etc). There is only one way to find out what Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do really is, and what it can do for you; experience it yourself! Click here to take a free introduction lesson on one of our locations.