Jeet Kune Do or “way of the intercepting fist,” is Bruce Lee’s gift to the martial arts world. It’s always been my opinion, however, that to fully grasp Jeet Kune Do’s combat philosophy, concepts, and fighting methods, one already must possess advanced skills. Recall that most of Lee’s original students were experienced in karate, taekwondo, boxing and kenpo.
To intercept an opponent’s movements, thoughts and emotions as taught in JKD is a high-level concept. It requires great control of your body and an ability to read that person’s movements with the intent to deceive. You must be able to empty your mind and become formless. There is precious little time to think. A skilled JKD practitioner is a master strategist who always seeks out the opponent’s weaknesses while avoiding his strengths.