Jeet Kune Do Concepts

Rapid Assault Tactics: The RAT system is the heart of Progressive Fighting Systems and of Elite Jeet Kune Do. It was developed by Paul Vunak specifically for the US Navy Seals as a primary combative program taken from the JKD concepts. How it differs to any other art or system out there is the straight blast concept. This concept deletes base and balance to the assailant, its an equalizer, you become capable of taking out a larger person then yourself quick and efficient with the most barbaric tools, Head butts, Knee’s, Elbows and Kino Mutai (biting, eye gouging, finger breaking and pinching). Today the RAT system is taught to Special Forces, Military, Marines, Rangers, F.B.I, D.E.A, C.I.A, S.W.A.T. Teams, over 50 police Departments in the U.S and other countries.

Law Enforcement Control Tactics: This System is a unique empty hand concept designed specifically for Police. These Tactics are taught for escorting an aggressive hostile subject that is not cooperating getting in or out of a squad car, prison jail cell or resistance to hand cuffing. Its particulars are Locks, Restraints and Dumog, which is a Filipino wrestling, art dealing with natural choke points on the human body.

Law Enforcement Expandable Baton Tactics: Again this new method of training towards defense tactics with a baton is improving officers all around the world. It will improve your timing, distance and footwork as well as other vital attributes. These tactics will enhance the way you use your baton, after understanding and applying these concepts your capability of holding back multiple opponents at bay until back up arrives becomes a reality, this training will give a tool to defend yourself through armed edged weapons that could inflict a lethal injury.

Elite Jeet Kune Do’s Personal Weapons Training: Our method deals with all weapons available in the street. With these concepts you are capable of dealing with any weapon, the training contains attribute development, attributes are qualities that fill and make technique work, without attributes technique cannot function.  Attributes cannot be honed in only with empty hand training. So training deals with full contact weapons sparring, mass attack (multiple opponents), knifes, sticks, staffs basically anything that can be swung around and inflict pain. Weapon training is essential in today’s world, one important reason is seven out of ten fights today involve some kind of weapon, so it would be ignorant as a martial artist not to dwell in this world.   

Escape to Gain Safety: This program is taught to many people especially women.  This self-defense strategy is designed for people that care about personal safety but don’t have the time to train steadily in the Martial Arts. This steady progressive method will teach you how to inflict pain to buy time to run from an attacker safely. This is only achieved utilizing full contact padded up equipment for the student to hit with full force and escape a real dangerous environmental scenario.

Ground fighting training: Our training for the ground has three levels, level 1. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, level 2. Vale Tudo, level 3. Kino Mutai (street). Level one is our base and foundation, it gives us the fundamentals of movement tools and attributes needed to have an awesome ground game. Level two is were we put on some head protection and gloves and we mix in the punching and kicking with chokes, leg locks and arm locks, with all this going on were still in the sport mind looking for a superior position to dominate and submit the opponent, and working on escapes while hitting is involved. Now we move into the street aspect of the ground, its no longer a sport and you don’t want to be on the ground too long especially in a mass attack, this is where the PFS blend with Kino Mutai helps us equalize (biting, eye gouging, finger breaking and pinching) So training the sport end and the street end makes a lethal cocktail.

Jun Fan Kickboxing- Thai Boxing/Savate/Pananjkman/Panantukan- they are all practiced as full contact   Basic Stance- need to move- footwork- stance isn’t what blocks the strikes- be up on your toes and let footwork be the best means for defense Stance- feet shoulder width apart- take one step forward- get your hands up and you might want to drop your front hand slightly- left hand is like you are talking on the telephone- bend your knees and move around- be comfortable   Step and Slide- forward- push off the rear leg and go forward Step and Slide- backwards- push off the front leg and go backwards Cover Right- step to the right (right foot first) and forward and get right hand up to cover Cover Left- step to the left (left foot first) and forward and get left hand up to cover *practice step and slide backward/cover left/cover right against an opponent coming in with the jab- be able to evade with no contact   Upper Body Defensive Maneuvers:   Slip- left/right/backwards- left/right have head over knee- backwards is not used as much- lateral or backward Bob- right shoulder to left knee or left shoulder to right knee- the bob comes forward- you can do it in response to a tool or you can do it arbitrarily- practice both Weave- a bob that you pull out the other way- continually look at your opponent’s chest while you move- practice off of the jab (continually extended) and the hook punches- you don’t usually weave a jab but it is good practice Duck- upper torso remains unchanged- but the knees bend   Upper Body Tools:   Jab- shoots straight out and straight back- many ways to jab (shuffle with the jab), (lean into the jab), (just move the am), twist the hips with the jab), (shuffle backwards with the jab), etc. (experiment with them)- base way to jab use the step and slide and combine it with the turning of the shoulder and throw the punch, but make sure you protect with the other hand (touch your cheek) you can use a vertical fist or a horizontal fist and practice a twisting fist (it tends to cut the skin on contact)- you can use it as a stop-hit (interception) or as an offensive tool- you can probe with it to setup a combination -Pat or slip as the defense against the jab (always use footwork unless you are unable to) -Straight/side ways- don’t leave centerline- practice with footwork Cross- rear hand jab (it crosses past the body)- all body weight comes in with it- step out on a 45 degree angle- drive rear knee/leg forward- it usually follows the jab- rear leg is up on the toe -Shoulder roll as the defense- step out on a 45 degree angle- put head over rear leg while bending raise shoulder to bump the cross or raise the shoulder/elbow to bump (or destroy) Hook- the knee/hip come into play- rock your weight backwards from front to rear leg- elbow/wrist parallel to the ground- front leg up on toe- arm in a 90 degree angle or less- twist the hips -Cover for defense against the hook punch- bring your glove up to the head and squeeze your hand and elbow tight against yourself (hand is on/just above/just below the ear) and turn away from the punch to let your body absorb the blow Uppercut- the body mechanics are the same as the hook punch but the arm is punching vertically instead of horizontally- it is like you are digging -Cover to defend against the uppercut- keep your elbow in tight and put your glove just beneath your chin or right on your chin- similar to the hook cover Overhand- good if setup by the cross- zone when throwing it (45 degree angle) - starts from up above the head and descends- never initiate the overhand as a S.D.A. Elbow- same mechanics as the hook punch/uppercut/overhand (can be thrown from all the same angles) - if he bobs/weaves/ducks elbow his head Head butt- comes in when the hands are tied up *practice them in the mirror   Lower Body Tools:   Front Kick- from Thai Boxing- pick knee up- probe with it- kick descends and taps the knee, etc. - it probes just like the jab- it is a good reaction to pick up against anyone trying to kick your leg (destructions, attack, fake, etc.) Rear Kick- from Pananjakman- oblique kick- knee comes up and kick at their knee- another probing kick Front Roundhouse Kick- hook kick- another probing kick- replace the front foot with the rear foot (pendulum footwork)- aim for the inner thigh/groin/knee/shin- shuffle in and kick- knee and foot come up at the same time -also pat and lean back with the kick   Power Kicks-   Rear Kick- from Thai Boxing- use your instep to hit his thigh (if further away)- hit with the shin (if closer in) chop it down- angle out a little bit with the front leg before the kick Savate- pick up the knee then the kick descends and hits their thigh/groin/knee/- kick with the instep and it retracts quickly for another kick Side Kick- offensive and defensive- to thigh/knee/hip/ribs- pick up knee and it comes straight down and back- kick with the bottom of the foot (more solid) - it is a Jeet Tek as a defensive maneuver Savate Kick- your hips face the opponent turn first then kick up and out, pick up your knee (comes up the same no matter if it kicks the shin/knee/groin/solar plexus/throat/head) - he can never tell where it is going after the knee raises- if he blocks retract and hit another target instantly (if he blocks the solar plexus go to the throat) - it is a great kick for a P.I.A. Knee- targeting the siatic nerve, ribs, and groin- sometimes pull the body into the knee *always kick below the waist -kick high in sparring for aerobics -you wouldn’t punch a man in the toe so you wouldn’t kick him in the head -with Savate kicks you can afford to kick in jammed situations -Savate kicks are flicks- they don’t sound powerful when they land but it makes them nauseated and takes the fight out of them -for the side kick other martial arts kick with the “blade” of the foot this is because in olden times they used to tie rope with seashells on their shoes and actually kick with the blade, but in today’s world that isn’t exactly legal so we kick with the bottom of the foot -if your foot faces more to the left then side kick, if it is straight on or a little to the right use a hook kick   Lower Body Defensive Maneuvers:   Reverse pendulum if he tries to kick you Destroy the kick (defanging) - point your knee into their shin  Rear Leg Kick- point your shin out to the right  Front Leg Kick- point your shin out to the left Jeet Tek- stop-hit- use awareness and timing to intercept *progressively put the tools together   *One thing that Boxers have over all the Martial Arts is that they are always training full contact- they try to inflict pain and knockout the other man (not point sparring)   Clinch- put both hands on the opponents head or one on the head and one on the arm To cover knee- pull elbow in and turn away from it To knee in the clinch- pull their body to one side and knee that same side- pull on their upper body to add power To elbow in the clinch- horizontal/diagonal elbows work better   Equipment Training:   Practice your tools on the heavy bag- singly and in combination- it works your power, wind, and endurance- use small hand wraps so you don’t cut your hands if it isn’t a solid blow -have a trainer hold the bag while you hit it- his job is to watch you making sure there are no telegraphing blows/wind-ups/etc. and/or your hands are staying up and in good position -continually move while you hit the bag (stick and move) -switch leads -Exhale while you punch- no kiai (if you are hit your jaw will break) - keep teeth clenched -the closer you are to the bag/opponent the higher your hands have to be (don’t get hit!!!) -when kicking don’t drop your rear hand- you may get more power but you can’t get into trapping range economically (economy of motion)- dictates you keep your hands up (you lose 5-10% power but gain 100% economy of motion)- trap on the very next beat -go 1, 2, 3 minute rounds and work up to 5 2-3 minute rounds on the heavy bag -train with intensity!!!

Advanced Techniques:   -advanced techniques are just simple techniques strung together Training Methods- focus gloves, Panantukan, low line kicking, and sparring   Focus Glove Drills-   -keep them awake/moving (on their toes)- it sharpens their accuracy/speed/endurance- throw the jab and let them duck/slip/bob/weave- throw the jab and give them a target (a counter) -throw the jab > hook (he bobs/weaves) > give another target Throw: · Jab · Double jab · Jab > cross · Jab > hook · Cross > hook · Hook > cross · Jab > cross > hook · Double jab > cross > hook · Cross > hook > cross · As attacks after defensive maneuvers · Double jab > hook · Double jab > cross · Overhand > uppercut > overhand · Uppercut > overhand > uppercut · Make him pat · Throw all these at him to work his defense · Switch up offense and defense · Shoulder stop with combinations (jab > hook –shoulder stop the hook) · Add in covers and attack · Thai kick (pick up knee) · Hook kick (shin)- pick up foot · Oblique kick- pick up foot · Savate to the groin- pick up knee and point it at their shin · String all together for longer combinations -when you use the Savate kick jab with the landing of the foot · Opponent hook kicks > pat it and hook kick > opponent Thai kicks > raise your leg and throw 2 oblique kicks and throw a Thai kick   Panantukan/Pananjakman- practice all tools in rhythms of three- singly and in combination- it works line familiarization/awareness/timing/rhythm- means Boxing/Kicking -aim to hit your partner (working offense and defense at the same time) -add slips/ducks/bobs/and weaves in the mix -practice the stomach shot with a slip off the jab > counter jab to the stomach- have partner exhale as the blow lands- develop pain tolerance- go with the blow and don’t breathe through the mouth (learn to take punishment) -work your cadence -some hits land/cover/counter- mix it up- this prepares you for sparring- it builds confidence -add Savate on cross in the middle of the rhythm to work on counter time -practice the counter time in the beginning, middle, and end -make sure to train high kicks, it isn’t for our offense but rather for defense incase you come across them in a fight, it also works well aerobically (practice spin crescent, hook, heel, side, and axe kicks)   Sparring Combinations:   -faking opens up other lines -front hand fake- the fake is only good if you connect the first time and on the very next beat throw a fake  Jab > fake > if he doesn’t move probe with the oblique kick- a one two action Jab > fake > if he backs off a little bit throw the rear leg hook kick (Thai kick) Jab > fake > if he doesn’t move Savate kick the solar plexus (up on an angle to out- can kick down to knee/groin after Jab > fake > if he takes a large step back shuffle and Savate kick the groin -front hand fake- if he raises his front hand to block > side kick his ribs or lower -front fake low jab > he drops his rear hand so Savate kick his throat/head > if he blocks that Savate kick his groin -add in one-two > if he turns then Thai Kick him *high kicks are best for the gym not the street!   Stop-Hits (Interceptions):   Opponent side kicks > Jeet Tek him > Savate (solar plexus) > Thai kick > he backs up > Savate high Opponent throws jab & hook > catch the jab and cover the hook but elbow the ribs to front knee to rear elbow Opponent throws jab & hook > catch elbow (grab with the right hand and elbow with the left to bicep/deltoid) Opponent throws jab & hook > catch rear elbow to grab and elbow- elbow the head (make sure you cover with the elbow) Opponent throws jab & hook > catch grab & elbow to elbow the head to grab and elbow to a knee Opponent throws jab & rear hook > same thing but can hook the hand and come over with the elbow (deltoid/head) or shoulder stop/shoulder roll/shoulder roll but elbow destruction to grab and elbow -when you close the gab with an elbow throw a knee -get in and trap- just use Kickboxing to get in (no one hit knockouts/no points) -practice getting H.K.E. after the jab -then Long Range > trap > H.K.E. -you have to be good at long range to get to Trapping Range -Long Range develops line familiarization, awareness, timing, rhythm, footwork, and pain tolerance -wait 3-5 months into Kickboxing to start  sparring- your form has to be down.

kicking:   · Kicks are employed when the opponent backs up/turns/encroaches/stays still/covers high/etc. · Pull all kicks out of all energy drills     Pananjakman- rapid fire kicking art – a Filipino art of low line nerve destruction, kicks,ballistic knee attacks, footstomps, and footsweeps – all are done in conjuction with punches, traps, nerve destructions, and arm wrenches – it is a good street art but not aethetically pleasing – its main attribute is whatever you are doing in the upperline you can be throwing kicks at the same time on the lower line – usually when kicks are being thrown the upperbody is contorted to where upperbody strikes are not possible (which is why pananjakman abilities are highly desired for JKD) – it requires/builds separate coordination Targets- groin, knee, tendon behind the knee – many different shots   Oblique kick- aimed at the knee cap – flick it on/below the knee for training – it actuality you would kick through the knee – the same leg can go twice or it can alternate   Scoop kick- shuffle in come from the bottom and scoop the groin and come back   Inverted Heel Hook- to the knee’s tendon – but for training slap the thigh with the bottom of your foot   Low Round-House Kick- replace your front foot with your back foot and flick the groin with your toe   Rear Leg Hook Kick- less of a circle trajectory than the Thai kick – hit with the shin and attack the siatic nerve   Foot Stomp- used like a fake to gain attention – rear leg foot stomp – front foot stomp with a hop – and rear foot stomp with your instep pointing towards your opponent   Knees- rear knee that hits straight – rear knee that hooks slightly – front knee that shuffles in to the groin – or a fron knee to the thigh   Training Pananjakman: · Train them in rhythms of 3 – make contact – get used to taking punishment – you can beat someone (emotionally) if you can take punishment – learn to desensitize yourself – always practice out of movement · When practicing always go for specific targets   · The heart of pananjakman is being able to move the upperbody independently from the lower body · Pull Pananjakman out of all energy drills   Combinations: · Your opponent jabs – oblique kick while you parry/duck – if he backs up then oblique kick again – if he changes his lead then use your other leg to oblique kick · Your opponent jabs – oblique kick – if he pikes backward shuffle in and kick the groin – he can’t get away fast enough if you miss move to the rear leg hook kick/Thai kick - straight blast – H.K.E. · Initiate the shuffle and hook kick – he will flinch your fake then throw the Thai kick or Savate to the head · Initiate the shuffle and hook kick to the shin – thai kick – Savate to the Solar Plexus (if he moves back) · Your opponent jabs – use a brachial nerve destruction – oblique kick – left finger jab/right backfist · Your opponent jabs – Use a brachial nerve destruction – if he backs up shuffle and hook kick his groin – if he turns throw the Thai kick · Your opponent jabs – use a brachial nerve destruction – thai kick the thigh – savate kick the solar plexus · Your opponent jabs – Use a brachial nerve destruction – left finger jab – oblique kick – right backfist – savate kick to the solar plexus   · Gradually increase the contact · Now employ all Pananjakman kicks with him trying to hit you · Now employ combinations of Pananjakman with him trying to hit you · Now employ Pananjakman and nerve destructions/combinations with real hits coming in · Practice all against and in both leads · Do not give him time to breathe employ the straight blast – H.K.E. · Brachial nerve destruction puts you in range for the oblique kick (horizontal) · Elbow nerve destruction puts you in range for a groin kick (long range) · Practice all off of the jab, cross, hook, uppercut, overhand, and combinations · When he comes in put your knees in instead of pushing away · Now add front hand hits (groin slap/guntings/P.I.A./Trapping hands) in conjunction with kicks use fakes (P.I.A.) fake kick go in with a punch and vice versa · Now employ sweeps (singly and in combination) · Now employ the other hand (both hands/feet)   · Learn everything in a progression and then functionalize · Have your partner use a helmet and use full force traps/H.K.E./Pananjakman/Etc.     Savate- the same as pananjakman except they kick above the waist mostly – in JKD we do not kick above the waist but for training and sparring it is very nice to use (self-perfection) – the main thing about savate is if it goes out at 50 it comes back at 100 – it is a shoe art – they throw zipping/popping kicks quickly – they attack the organs: kidneys, solar plexus, groin, behind the ears, ribs, etc. – it is boxing with the feet – combine in hubud for multiple coordination – the minute he blocks in hubud throw a savate kick at the ribs · Pull savate out of all energy drills.

Basic Combination (Progressions):   *4 Count Combinations: (Done In Both Leads)   1.) Rear Kick - Lead Hook - Rear Cross - Lead Kick 2.) Lead Kick - Rear Cross - Lead Hook - Rear Kick 3.) Rear Kick - Lead Hook - Rear Cross - Rear Kick 4.) Lead Kick - Rear Cross - Lead Hook - Lead Kick   Basic Elbows: (Done In Both Leads)   1.) Downward Elbow 2.) Upward Elbow 3.) Snap Elbow   Elbow Drills: (Done In Both Leads)   1.) Two Downward Elbows 2.) Two Downward Elbows - Two Snap Elbows - Two Downward Elbows 3.) Downward Elbow - Snap Elbow - Downward Elbow 4.) Jab - Cross - Two Downward Elbows - Snap Elbow   Basic Knees: (Done In Both Leads)   1.) Skip Knee - One 2.) Skip Knee - Two 3.) Double Knee 4.) Side Knee 5.) Twisting Knee 6.) Knee To The Ribs 7.) Knee To The Temples   Knee Drills: (Done In Both Leads)   1.) Side Knee - Skip Knee 2.) Double Knees - Skip Knees   Basic Kicks: (Done In Both Leads)   1.) Right & Left Kicks 1 - 5 (Up To 20 Sets) 2.) Foot Jab (Tiip)   Kick & Cover Drills: (Done In Both Leads)   1.) Right Kick - Cover (Shield) - Right Kick 2.) Right Kick - Cover - (Soft) Right Kick - Two Left Kicks 3.) Right Kick - Cover - (Soft left) Cut Kick - Two Right Kicks 4.) Parry Left Foot Jab - (Soft) Right Kick - Two Left Kicks 5.) Parry Right Foot Jab - (Soft) Left Kick - Two Right Kicks   15 Count:    
  1.) Parry Cross Outside 2.) Cover Left Hook 3.) Left Elbow 4.) Right Elbow 5.) Right Knee 6.) Left Kick 7.) Right Cross 8.) Left Hook 9.) Right Knee 10.) Right Kick 11.) Left Foot Jab Under Cross 12.) Slip Outside Cross 13.) Left Hook 14.) Right Cross 15.) Right Kick   Thai Pad Progressions: Intermediate Drills   Long Range Combination #1: Long Range Combination #2:   1.) Right Kick 1.) Left Kick 2.) Right Knee 2.) Left Knee 3.) Left Elbow 3.) Right Elbow 4.) Right Elbow 4.) Left Elbow 5.) Left Push 5.) Right Push 6.) Two Right Kicks 6.) Two Left Kicks 7.) Left Foot Jab 7.) Right Foot Jab 8.) Left Kick 8.) Right Kick 9.) Right Cross 9.) Left Hook 10.) Left Hook 10.) Right Cross 11.) Right Kick 11.) Left Kick   Close Range Combination #1: Close Range Combination #2: 1.) Parry Right Cross 1.) Parry Left Cross 2.) Right Knee 2.) Left Knee 3.) Left Elbow 3.) Right Elbow 4.) Right Elbow 4.) Left Elbow 5.) Left Push 5.) Right Push 6.) Two Left Kicks 6.) Two Left Kicks   Thai Pad Progressions: Knee Reaction Drills:   Split Entry Straight Right Right Knee - Unwind Left Elbow Right Elbow Left Push - Two Right Kicks Split Entry Straight Left Left Knee - Unwind Right Elbow Left Elbow Right Push - Two Left Kicks Scoop the Left Foot Jab Right Knee Left Elbow Right Elbow Left Push - Two Right Kicks Scoop the Right Foot Jab Left Knee - Unwind  
  Right Elbow Left Elbow Right Push - Two Left Kicks Catch the Right Kick Right Knee Left Elbow Right Elbow Left Push - Two Right Kicks Catch the Left Kick Left Knee - Unwind Right Elbow Left Knee - Unwind Right Elbow Left Elbow Right Push - Two Left Kicks Knee Under the Cross Right Knee Left Elbow Right Elbow Left Push - Two Right Kicks Knee Under the Jab Left Knee - Unwind Right Elbow Left Elbow Right Push - Two Left Kicks Parry the Straight Right Right Grab Right Knee Left Elbow Right Elbow Left Push - Two Right Kicks Parry the Straight Left Left Grab Left Knee Right Elbow Left Elbow Right Push - Two Left Kicks Cover Wide Right Left Knee Right Elbow Left Elbow Right Push - Two Left Kicks Cover Wide Left Right Knee Left Elbow Right Elbow Right Push - Two Left Kicks Wrap the Left Grab to Waist Right Knee Left Elbow Right Elbow Left Push - Two Right Kicks Wrap the Right Grab to Waist Left Knee Right Elbow Left Elbow Right Push - Two Left Kicks Duck Under Wide Right Right Knee - Unwind  
  Left Elbow Right Elbow Left Push - Two Right Kicks Duck Under Wide Left Left Knee - Unwind Right Elbow Left Elbow Right Push - Two Left Kicks   Thai Pad Progressions: Additional Drills:   Kicking Drills:   Kicking Cover Series: Intercept Series:   Cover Outside - Two Kicks Cut Kick - Two Kicks Cover Outside - Two Switch Kicks (Same Leg) Tiep: Leg - Two Kicks Cover Inside - Cross - Hook - Two Kicks Body - Two Kicks Cover Inside - Foot Jab (Support Leg) - Two Kicks Kicking Leg - Two Kicks Evade Outside - Two Kicks Jab into Kick - Two Kicks Evade Inside - Two Kicks Pivot & Kick (Float) - Two Kicks Evade High Kick - Two Kicks Cover - Cut Kick - Two Kicks   Foot Jab Series: Catch Series:   Foot Jab (Body) - Two Kicks Catch Over - Two Kicks Foot Jab (Leg Level) - Two Kicks Catch Under - Two Kicks Foot Jab - Two Kicks (Same Leg) High Catch - Two Kicks Cover - Foot Jab (Same Leg) - Two Kicks Scoop Foot Jab - Two Kicks Elbow Parry Foot Jab - Two Kicks Leg Parry Foot Jab - Two Kicks   Groin Kick Series: Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Two Kicks Groin Kick - Cover Outside - Two Kicks Groin Kick - Cover Inside - Cross - Hook - Two Kicks Groin Kick - Evade Outside - Two Kicks Groin Kick - Evade Inside - Two Kicks Groin Kick - Cover - Cut Kick - Two Kicks   Thai Pad Progressions: Additional Drills   Specialty Drills:   Body Mechanics Drill: Groin Kick - Cover - Two Kicks - Scoop or Leg Parry - Foot Jab - Two Kicks   Ranges: Two Kicks - Two Knees - Two Elbows (Same Side or Alternate Sides) - Repeat or - Two Kicks - Two Knees - Two Kicks - or - Two Right Kicks - Hook - Cross - or - Two Left Kicks - Cross - Hook   Conditioning Drills:   1-2-3-4-5 Kicks x 20 Sets Jab - Cross Round Foot Jab - Two Kicks & Above Two Drills Five Kicks - Ten Knees - Five Kicks Switch Kick - Five Knees - Five Kicks - Five Kicks Switch Two Kicks - Cross - Hook - Five Kicks - Five to Ten Knees - Five Kicks  
  Knees - Five Kicks Knee Drills Two Straight Knees Two Side Knees Side Knee - Upward Knee Skip Knee (#1) Skip Knee (#2) Groin Kick - Two Knees Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Two Knees Jab - Cross - Two Knees Jab - Cross - Hook - Two Switch Knees Duck Under (High Grab) - Two Curve Knees Arm Wrap (Over) - Two Knees Catch Kick (Over) - Two Knees Parry Cross - Two Knees Split Entry - Two Knees   Elbow Drills:   Two Downward Elbows Two Upward Elbows Upward Elbow - Two Downward Elbows Two Downward Elbows - One Snap Elbow - Two Downward Elbows Upward Elbow - Downward Elbow - Snap Elbow Shield Inside - Two Downward Elbows Sheild Outside - Two Downward Elbows Jab - Two Downward Elbows Jab - Cross - Two Downward Elbows Jab - Snap Elbow - Downward Elbows Cover Kick - Two Downward Elbows Downward Elbow - Upward Elbow - Downward Elbow Snap Elbows - Two Downward Elbows   Thai Pad Progressions: Additional Drills:   This is how the Jab - Cross Round should look:   1.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Two Right Kicks - Hook - Cross 2.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Two Left Kicks - Cross - Hook 3.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Two Right Knees - Left Elbow - Right Elbow 4.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Two Left Knees - Right Elbow - Left Elbow 5.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Right Kick - Left Knee - Right Kick - Left Hook - Right Cross Once though in a Left Lead, repeat the series in a Right Lead. Keep Going through the sequence as many times as you can during the round, alternating leads each time you complete the series.   The Jab - Cross Round:   Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Two Right Kicks - Two Left Kicks Two Right Knees - Two Left Knees Right Kick - Right Knee - Right Kick Left Kick - Left Knee - Left Kick Right Knee - Right Kick - Right Knee Left Knee - Left Kick - Left Knee Right Kick - Left Kick - Right Kick Left Kick - Right Kick - Left Kick Cross - Hook or Hook - Cross after above kicks - Left Elbow Right Elbow or Right Elbow - Left Elbow after knees   6.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Left Kick - Right Knee - Left Kick - Right Cross - Left Hook  
 7.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Right Knee - Left Kick - Right Knee - Left Elbow - Right Elbow 8.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Left Knee - Right Kick - Left Knee - Right Elbow - Left Elbow 9.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Right Kick - Left Kick - Right Kick - Left Hook - Right Cross 10.) Groin Kick - Jab - Cross - Left Kick - Right Kick - Left Kick - Right Cross - Left Hook   The Jab - Cross Series:   The Jab - Cross Series is a series of combinations taught to develop sound body mechanics as well as agressive striking skills. This series of combinations requires patience in learning, but once the basic pattern is understood, the order of the combinations is easily retained.

All arts fit into 4 ranges: Kicking- extension of the leg Boxing- extension of the arm Trapping- closer arm hitting range where H.K.E. can be landed Grappling- throwing or ground fighting   -each range has a certain amount of tools -Trapping Range is the most combative range with the most amount of tools- use functional JKD in this range   Range: Tools: Kicking Kicks, destructions Boxing Punches, destructions, some low line kicks Trapping H.K.E., teeth, traps, locks, chin, shoulder (bump), inner/outer forearm, hip (bump), butt (rear bump), some low line kicks, destructions Grappling teeth, chin, locks, chokes, punches, heel kicks   -The real fight starts in trapping range JKD is a blend of arts/ranges/techniques/concepts/training methods/etc. Arts/techniques that do not fit into JKD are anything that is hip chambered and/or goes against our concepts/principles From the arts we only use 5-10%, sometimes it is only a mentality or a technique or a concept or a training method -No one else knows trapping range! Know the techniques, know how and when to blend them, know the attributes that each range takes (in trapping range it is sensitivity)   Trapping Concepts:   You have to get through kicking/boxing range by a stop-hit (interception) or destructions (defanging the snake) then we go into trapping range How to trap: any way you want- where ever your body feels best is where you want to be- no lead/stance- just be responsive Put Wing Chun/locking/Dumog/Thai Boxing/Kina Mutai/Kali/etc. in trapping combinations Don’t get hung up on what position your hands/feet are in- you don’t have time to worry   Combinations:   · Gunting (brachial) with zoning > left finger jab > backfist o If he raises his front hand > locking o If he shoulder rolls > knee his thigh/groin o If he blocks with the rear hand > inside pak sao o If he blocks with the rear hand > jut sao o If he blocks with the rear hand > lop sao o If he crosses > boang sao > lop sao > elbow o If he crosses > boang sao > raise to Dumog (push) > elbow -sensitivity training lets you know when to do what without any thought   Pak Sao- thumb doesn’t grab (inside) with bridge -if on your finger jab he straightens front arm > rear cross > knee (immediate) > inside foot sweep -when you are in trapping range fire at him a thousand times per second- just flow! · Entry > Straight Blast (punches) > knees > Straight Blast (punches) > elbows Destruction: he side kicks grab his leg and elbow > punch > trap Brachial Gunting is a horizontal gunting Elbow destruction is a vertical gunting *(if hands are high use front/rear elbow) Triceps gunting is a vertical gunting · Vertical gunting > finger jab (1 motion/1 hand) > he parries (crosses centerline) > wedge > double pak > grab his head > send, catch & elbow > head butt > knee > takedown > finish -if the opponent feints a cross and you turn to shoulder roll so he throws a jab parry with your left hand while zoning away from his rear hand and finger jab with your front hand (1 motion) if it isn’t 1 motion you will lose it -always practice the top first (traps) then add the bottom (footwork, knees, etc.) Destructions are done in Sumbrada range (rear hand checks) If you are leaning on your right parry across with your right and use a left finger jab -always equate your techniques against the line of attack not the technique! -jabs and crosses are the same lines so treat them the same (destructions) If he uses the rear hook- parry with the outside hand and finger jab If he winds up use a stop-hit immediately- do not give him time to throw it (no parry needed)   Destructions Against Kicks:   Side kick: Low- pick up your knee and point it  Low/Middle- slap and front elbow to the muscle/ankle  Middle/High- catch and knee the ankle and kick the groin with the same foot  High- lean back and kick the groin with your front foot  *follow all of them up with a finger jab on the very next beat! Roundhouse Kick (same as the hook kick and crescent kick)  Low- to the thigh or shin- raise your knee and point it into their shin  Middle- elbow the shin quickly High- catch and elbow rake upward on the inner shin and knee it too (practice with both the front and rear) Spin Kick don’t wait for it- kick him in the back (lumbar region)  *but for training kick the butt *Knee always takes care of the low line *Elbow takes care of the waist up   Range: Most Important Attributes: Kicking Limberness Boxing Endurance Trapping Sensitivity Grappling Strength   Chi Sao- Wing Chun energy development- straight line energy Hubud- Kali energy development- zoning energy- means to tie and untie the arms- gets you from long range to close to back out -work up on speed   Out of Hubud: · Pull horizontal gunting (brachial)- on parry pull it out to simulate the gunting · Pull elbow destruction (vertical) out- on parry pull back a little bit further   -opponent’s energy dictates what to do next   Pananjakman- low line kicking in trapping range · Oblique kick- while punching/traps/destructions are going- bring knee up first then turn and kick · Rear Leg Hook Kick- like Savate- even if he covers his body kick he kidney Thai Boxing- drill your shin into their thigh   Trapping Range has the most tools at your disposal   Wing Chun Dummy is to trapper what the heavy bag is to a Boxer; you can work all your trapping range tools on the wooden dummy.

-Now we are going to try to put traps together in a different way -This is more advanced because it is more difficult   *In training we do 95% traps and 5% punches, but in a real fight we do 5% traps and 95% punches   Harmonious Spring Drill: Jut sao and punch with one hand on the hand that punches you will stick and boang sao, on the hand that does not punch you will stick and tan sao (a simultaneous boang and tan is called a kuan sao)   We are going to practice traps while incorporating Sumbrada: a continuous flow/counter for counter -start out with the pak sao > partner jao sao (the ear) > raise a tan sao to block and throw a punch > partner jut sao and punches with one hand > kuan sao and use an inside pak sao > partner parries it and jao sao the kidney/groin to a punch (with the knife you would cut the kidney and throat) -Now it starts over in a continuous flow   Numerada with Nerve Hits: Get in about 3 nerve hits then flow into a lock Line familiarization- zone to zero pressure (footwork)- reflexes (counter for counter)- spatial relationships Then gear up and go for it full contact! Now put in Dumog with locking to bring in a different element Now put in foot sweeps (inside/outside/rear leg (on rare occasion)/or both legs)   *Isolate things to expedite training   Add trapping to Numerada Add Tai Chi (an art to shove a body- into a window/car/table/etc.) (its very useful in mass attacks (like Straight Blast & Dumog) Put all arts in the matrix of Numerada   Self-Perfection- not actually hitting- when we need that energy/those attributes- use Sumbrada/Numerada to enhance it.

The core of the Filipino Martial Arts is knife fighting – it is very scientific   There are no blocks against the knife, no x-blocks (many books and magazines use it, but they use it wrong) – the concept of an x-block is correct but you need to block with one hand and slice with the other   Always try to cut the hand on the first motion “defang the snake” – if you defang the snake it is harmless A roof block is an x-block with a defang – cutting is more important than anything else! There is a Dunga/Bacall grip and false grip – how you grip the knife is not important – you can have the knife in either grip in either font/rear hand You do not need power with the knife so it is usually better to use you front hand (quicker) Any size/kind of knife is fine – but practice with a wooden or plastic knife   How to Defend Against a Knife:   Learning how to use the knife teaches you how to defend against it   What not to do-   Do not stab or block and stab – if there is movement you will not be able to use them – any single strike/thrust can turn immediately into a slice (multiple) – you need to cut on the first motion – slice & parry   Many people think they can take a shot from the knife on their arm (protecting) and then feed back to harm the opponent, this does not work! When you get cut the body goes into shock (usually takes 2 or more seconds) – you will lose all your attributes and your heart will be racing uncontrollably (remember what the knife does to the side of beef)   When Fighting – know what you are aiming for – if you aim for his hand it is 80% or more quicker When Fighting – know what they are going for – they usually go for your head or your body   -Keep your knife tucked in and move around, cut the hand first -If your opponent is in front of you chambering the knife in front of him with a good grip while he is attacking cut his hand -If the opponent is in front of you and has the knife in his rear hand (false grip) and is swinging wildly do not wait until his hand is close to you to cut it, you have the rest of his body as the target area while he is cocking his knife hand   Primary Targets:   wrist (time table 20 seconds to 2 minutes) depending on weight/depth of cut anti cubital fossil – inner elbow arm pit bicep solar plexus hip behind the knee Achilles tendon   If he throws a kick at you cut his leg -Any target is a good target, but the primary targets are the best ones   Numbering System:   Diagonal/Thrusting down –  Angle 1 Backhand Diagonal/Thrust –  Angle 2 Horizontal Slice/Thrust –  Angle 3 Horizontal Backhand Slice/Thrust –  Angle 4 Straight Thrust –  Angle 5   Training methods develop attributes Techniques are things you might do in a fight Never look for disarms, if it happens fine, but cut the hand first and foremost!   Knife Combinations:   -He is using a standard grip & you are using a false grip   Opponent throws and angle 5 – slice his arm & parry > hook the knife back to secure > he throws an angle 2 – parry and cut the wrist > disarm him (push his knife out of his hand with your knife) > cut his bicep > follow through and cut his neck (1 motion) > hook his neck with your knife with a simultaneous wrist lock > throw   Opponent throws and angle 5 – slice his arm & parry > hook the knife back to secure > he throws an angle 2 – parry and cut the wrist > disarm (push his knife out of his hand with your knife) > cut the bicep > follow through and cut the throat (1 motion) > shoulder lock takedown > bargaining position (hooking his arm in another lock)   Opponent throws and angle 5 – slice his arm & parry > hook the knife back to secure > he throws an angle 2 – parry and cut the wrist > use knife to raise his arm (elbow pointing upwards) > put left hand in for shoulder lock with arm cut > hook the neck > throw   Opponent throws and angle 5 – slice his arm & parry > hook the knife back to secure > he throws an angle 2 – your body is in a different position so bring your front hand up > hook your knife around > grab his hand and return the favor > disarm him > hook your knife around his neck and take his knife and stab his solar plexus   Simplicity means economy of motion, not the number of techniques – you need variety to be as simple as possible   Practice combinations off of every angle The knife brings out body mechanics/sensitivity/the way you move Be able to read his energy (read his pressure)   Things to Practice:   You have empty hands:   Opponent comes with an angle 1 thrust – use the shoulder stop > he throws an angle 2 – switch arms and use a left finger jab as you circle (left foot comes forward)   Practice thrust > slash & slash > thrust   Opponent throws an angle 1 – cut his wrist > cut across his waist > cut his throat > cut his arm and check with your left hand or go from the throat to the knee/shin/behind the leg, etc.   Opponent throws an angle 2 – cut his arm and check > throw a left finger jab > cut his waist > cut his arm and check with the left hand   Opponent throws an angle 3 – parry and slice the anti cubital fossil (from right to left) with a left hand check > slice across his upper arm with a left hand check/slice his throat > slice his knee/slice his kidney > throat   -if he slices zone and slice his arm -just slice his arm aim for the ulna or the anti cubital fossil -parry and slice his arm   Have your body move fluidly – continually move and cut with the knife 1 move turns into another there are no stops or pauses   Knife Sparring:   -wear gloves on both hands – you can punch with the rear hand and the other glove protects your knife hand -shin pads - so you can kick and be kicked -goggles – to protect your eyes -have your knife in your front hand to cut   -bring out broken rhythm -move around and slice you are practicing your entries not disarms   Double Knife Sparring:   -promotes the use of the left hand -lateral footwork is employed -more squaring off -keep your feet a little closer together   Empty Hands vs. Knife:   -if you meet a knife then hide, if you can’t hide then run, if you can’t run then fly, if you can’t fly then back yourself against a wall keep you wrists in try to stop-hit with kicks and destroy the nerves on his arm if he over extends to get him to drop the knife   -remember what the knife does to the side of beef!   *Practice vs. a magic marker to have more respect for the blade   Attributes are your best defense – use your attributes when your heart is pounding a mile a minute – imagination is your best tool practice until your heart isn’t pounding – train to have no fear, but remember to respect the blade!  

Drills make the knife fighter, not the techniques Never has there been a subject taught by so many who know so little Never block the knife or practice disarms out of thin air Practice with an industrial magic marker and you will be released of your ignorance   Myth #1 -trying to block a knife If you try to block a knife all the opponent has to do is pull away to cut Today people do not have armor, therefore we do not need to thrust; you need to flail with it and retract quick like a fast jab; you need the right attributes to deal with that footwork, line familiarization, and timing (only attained through the proper training methods)   Range: 3 ranges   Largo Mano- his knife cannot reach your face but your knife can reach his hand Defanging the Snake- (most important technique/concept)- if you try to use a passive hand and then thrust there is a slight structural flaw (you will be cut)- you need to defang the snake on the very next beat (passive hand is not needed so keep it on your chest)   Sumbrada Range- when he can touch you- you need the checking hand or you will be cut (but if you use the checking hand in largo mano you will be cut)   Hubud Range- closest range- the clinch range   *you need to know all 3 ranges   Myth #2 -how to hold a knife Only timing, line familiarization, footwork and heart count; how you hold the knife, size, etc. are the least of your worries (don’t focus on the wrong things!); if you pick the knife up from the ground and it is in a false grip then use it in a false grip, be able to be effective no matter what way you are holding the knife   Largo Mano Drill: -have your partner feed angles 1 through 5 and slice his hand every time he feeds an angle (always back up every time you strike) throw an angle 1 for a 1, 2 for a 2, 3 for a 3, 4 for a 4, and 3 for a 5   Sumbrada Drill: -using the 5 angles- memorize them then flow- then just flow with the angles using no memory Angle 1- roof block with cut (while zoning on a 45 degree angle)- raise and stretch then cut and check Angle 1- inside sweep (cut forearm, check forearm and turn to the right) Angle 2- shield block (block with the left hand, raise the knife straight up (pointed towards the floor) Angle 4- drop stick/cross block (left hand is palm up cut their wrist, step out toward the left with the right leg out of the way while lowering your gravity) Angle 5- do a wing block (pass with the left hand step to the left and cut the wrist palm up)   Hubud Drill: -high hubud with knives -low hubud with knives Pull combinations out of hubud   Mixing it up: Practice flowing from largo mano range > Sumbada range > Hubud range and from Hubud range > Sumbrada range > largo mano range *keep the flow/repore You need to be able to sense what knife range you are in Practice each angle with kicks and punches flowing between all 3 ranges while adding in all your tools   Largo Mano Range: The longest range- one side feeds and the other side slices and backs up (defanging the snake)- it develops line familiarization/ability to keep the checking hand out of the way (safe)   Sumbrada Range: The middle range- The checking hand is employed (most important hand)- when both people can cut each others’ faces   Hubud Range: The closest range- where Head Butts, Knees & Elbows can be employed   Double Knife Fighting: Use Numerada- develops line familiarization/footwork (perpetual zoning)/coordination/& spatial relationships One person feeds all the angles- try to get three hits in on each angle that is given Switch between Numerada, Sumbrada, Hubud, Feeders Practice with 1 knife and 2 knives Practice with kicks   Knife vs. Empty Hand: This is not a very practical situation- you need to bide your time till you can run Stay on your toes Keep your wrists in (to protect your arteries) Hopefully he will overextend to where you can catch him with a few nerve destructions to get him to drop the knife Use low line kicking to the groin/knee cap/siatic nerve and run! Learn to feel the energy of the knife (the “U” drill)(Dumog)- stick to him- use eye jabs/groin hits/arm wrenches/ & traps   Knife Sparring: Use all the tools in all 3 ranges Have Largo Mano/Sumbrada/Hubud/Numerada down before you spar with them Use goggles/gloves and go at it! (it’s a point game) Make sure you respect the blade! –there should be less hitting and more respect given unless abilities are not even Remember what the knife does to a side of beef Use knife fighting to develop your cat-like reflexes!