WHAT IS JEET KUNE DO?

 

Bruce Lee researched every martial art that he could to develop his own personal system, Bruce's system is known for its economy of motion and integration of arts. His motivation in developing his own modern approach was to get away from what he termed "the classical mess" of traditional martial arts, where techniques were often taught in non-functional ways. Jeet Kune Do literally means, Jeet (to stop) Kune (the fist) Do (the way) which translates to -  "The way of the intercepting fist".

 

WHAT IS JUN FAN?

 

Jun Fan is Bruce Lee's Chinese name (Lee Jun Fan). Buce was born on November 27th 1940 (the year of the Dragon) between 6-8pm (the hour of the Dragon) at the Jackson Street Hospital in San Francisco's Chinatown.

 

WHAT IS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU?

 

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a very sophisticated grappling (predominantly) art that employs technique, leverage and body movement at its core, enabling the practioner to control and submit (Joint Lock / Strangle) much larger opponents, instead of using strength and power. It is suited for people of all body types and is a great way to defend yourself and get fit.

 

WHERE IS YOUR GYM?

 

We are situated on the top floor of Oak Street Mill on Oak Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport Cheshire, just off the A6. Five minutes walk from Hazel Grove train station.

 

HOW DO I JOIN?

 

Simply turn up at one of the academy's classes or contact one of the instructors for further information regarding membership application. The classes available to members are:

Mon - 7:00 - 8:15pm Filipino & Japanese Weaponry

Mon - 8:30 - 9:45pm CGA Submission Fighting (No Gi)

Tues - 7:00 - 8:15pm Jeet Kune Do & The Related Martial Arts

Tues - 8:30 - 9:45 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi Class)

Thurs - 2:00 - 3:15 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi Class - Coming Soon)

Thurs - 7:00 - 8:15pm Jeet Kune Do & The Related Martial Arts

Fri - Fight Night (1st Friday Of The Month, Times Will Vary!)

Sat - 2:00 - 3:15pm Vale Tudo

Sat - 3:30 - 4:30 - Open Mat (Gi)

Sun - 12:30 - 1:30pm Cadets Club (11 yrs & Under)

Sun - 2:00 - 3:15pm Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi Class)

More Classes To Be Added Soon - See Time Table For Details

 

HOW MUCH WILL MY TRAINING COST?

 

Membership for adults is £30.00 per year and includes licence and membership. Class fees are £5 per lesson. If you attend two classes on the same day, you can do so at the reduced rate of £8.00, eg) Filipino Weaponry followed by Submission Fighting, or JKD followed by BJJ.

Private Lessons Available.

Membership for Children (11 & under) is £20.00 per year and includes licence and membership. Class fees are £3.50 per lesson.

 

WHAT CLOTHING DO I NEED?

 

Loose clothing and trainers are all you need to start. There are academy T-shirts and joggers, but those are optional. Practice Gi's are available at the gym to try the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu class or you can purchase your own BJJ Gi at a discounted rate through the gym.

 

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

 

None! All equipment is provided by the gym, punch bags, speed bag, focus mitts, kicking shields, sticks, daggers, nunchaku, weights, exercise equipment, safety equipment and much more. You may of course wish to buy your own sticks, knives, boxing gloves etc as you progress, which you can purchase through the gym at a discounted rate.

 

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN?

 

We recommend a minimum of twice a week, if you wish to progress fairly quickly. Obviously the more you train, the faster you should improve.

 

DO YOU HAVE GRADINGS?

 

 Gradings are optional, but those interested in pursuing the art will find them beneficial. Academy gradings are every 3 months, and the requirement is 80% attendance based on a 3 month period. The Academy currently offers grades in JKD, FMA, RAT/PFS, CPG, SSP, & CGA. Also available is cadets MMA. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is available thorugh Gracie Barra (Braulio Estima).

 

WHAT DOES AN EMPTY HAND CLASS CONSIST OF?

 

In the beginning, students are taken through the basics of Jun Fan kickboxing, various Thai boxing methods, and are introduced to the Filipino martial arts. With these basics the students are given a good power base, and will improve their fitness, speed, timing & co-ordination. After this foundation has been laid the students are then introduced to the Jeet Kune Do Concepts, related martial arts, and the RAT Programme (rapid assault tactics programme, combat system taught to the US Navy Seals and various other Law Enforcement Agencies across the world.) as taught by my instructor, Sifu Paul Vunak, President of PROGRESSIVE FIGHTING SYSTEMS. This is the backbone of what we teach at the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Academy.

 

 WHAT DOES A WEAPONS CLASS CONSIST OF?

 

In the beginning, students are introduced to the single stick, double stick, stick & dagger, knife, double knife, pocket stick, ring kubotan & the nunchaku. Advanced students will also learn - Double nunchaku, kerambit, staff, sword, tonfa, sai, ballisong, kama,& shoto. Students will learn to defend, attack and counter with a multitude of weapons. The use of every day objects as weapons will also be taught.

 

WHAT DOES A GRAPPLING CLASS CONSIST OF?

 

Sutudents start by learning the basic positions and control methods, when this base has been laid, submissions are introduced into the mix - You will learn to control bigger stronger opponents with skill and confidence, a wide variety of sweeps and submissions,  as well as various ways to hit from those dominant positions will also be taught, and most importantly to be able to defend yourself on the ground and get back to your feet. - We practice both sport and street techniques, with and without the Gi.

 

WHAT ARE THE RELATED MARTIAL ARTS?

 

Outside of the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do curriculum, we also include various kung fu methods, Thai boxing, Kali-Silat, Silat from Malaysia & Indonesia, western boxing, Panantuken, Dumog, various grappling methods, weaponry and much more.

 

DO YOU TEACH ONE TO ONE?

 

Yes, all personal and private tuition is taught by the academy's instructors and coaches. Private classes are a great way to improve skill, or to target areas of difficulty, it's a great way to take your game to the next level. The Instructor can also teach specific techniques tailored to your body type and current fitness level. Contact the academy head instructor for more details.

N/o 077 - 1205 - 1490

 

DO WE HAVE TO CALL YOU MASTER, SENSEI, OR SIFU?

 

All instructors and coaches are on a first name basis. Just relax, have fun, and leave your ego at the door.

 

ARE THE CLASSES MIXED?

 

Yes! The classes are for men as well as women.

 

WHO ARE YOU CERTIFIED IN JEET KUNE DO & BJJ BY?

 

I'm a JKD Concepts and Filipino martial arts instructor under Sifu Paul Vunak (Progressive Fighting Systems) & a Gracie Barra BJJ Blue Belt (2 Stripe) Under World Champion Braulio "Cacara"  Estima. I have been training in martial arts since 1981 and hold various other qualifications from many other martial arts disciplines. But Jeet Kune Do & BJJ are where my heart is, they have provided me with a freedom that I have yet to find anywhere else, and with the opportunity to grow both as a person and as a martial artist.

 

IS JEET KUNE DO A NEW STYLE OF KUNG FU OR KARATE?

 

No! Jeet Kune Do is not a new style of kung fu or karate. Bruce Lee did not create a new art, nor did he modify a style to set it apart from any existing method. His concept was to free his followers from clinging to any one style, pattern, or mould. The total picture Lee wanted to present to his pupils was that above all else the pupils must find their own way to truth. Bruce did not leave a blue print, but rather a series of guidelines to lead one to proficiency. Jeet Kune Do is a means to self discovery, to absorb what is useful, reject what is useless and add what is specifically our own.

 

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PRINCIPLES OF JEET KUNE DO?

 

TO USE WHAT EVER WORKS

ECONOMY OF MOTION

BE OPEN MINDED

DON'T PLAY NICE

SIMPLICITY

BE HEALTHY

EVOLVE

PUT IT TO THE TEST 

YOU WANT MORE.....SIGN UP FOR CLASS!