Common JKD Terminology and Drills

THE JEET KUNE DO TRAINING SCHEDULE

The backbone of JKD is the Lead Straight Punch – Jik Kune, it is:

Economy tight, non-telegraphic, explosive & utilizes reverse body mechanics.

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Economy tight: ready stance, elusive footwork and effective covering.

Non-telegraphic: simple, direct, non-recoiling with great speed.

Explosive: acelerate towards target and punch through with knock out power.

Reverse body mechanics: lead weapons launch first follow with body torque.(comparing with the conventional way of telegraph body mechanics follow with launching of rear weapons)

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Training consists of broken rhythm, auditory, isometric and kinesthetic drills making use of the focus mitts, double end speed bag, square sand bag, heavy bag and the wooden dummy.

The training of the Lead Straight Punch – Jik Kune is featured in JKD video Vol. 1A, 3 & 4

Focus mitts hand drills:

The aims of the focus mitt training are to improve focus, coordination and to minimize telegraphic movements.

Focus mitts hand drills:

1)Lead Straight Punch(Jik Kune)

– mitt stationary

– mitt stationary, trainer move

– trainer brings mitt out randomly

– trainer moves mitt away as soon as student moves

2)Comibination punching(Jik Chon Choy)

– mitt stationary

– mitt stationary, trainer move

– trainer brings mitt out randomly

– fix combination, trainer swings, student counters

– random combination, trainer swings, student counters

3)Three man drill

First man holds mitt, drops mitt as second man throws rear or front punch, third man intercepts second man’s punch without making conntact. Three man rotate clockwise.