Jeet Kune Do Blog

Insights from Sifu Joel Ledlow

Breakfast Routine and Martial Skill

Martial skill is much like your breakfast routine. 

Play, Move, Fight

I want to discuss three attitudes for martial arts practitioners. These are martial artists who have skill and are looking to challenge their skill, understanding, and/or ability to apply. If you’ve just started training, read anyway!!

Crawl, walk, run, sprint

I want to use an analogy (big surprise there!) to explore some of the reasoning why Bruce Lee began using the name of Jeet Kune Do for his martial arts, why It’s not Wing Chun, and why people have a hard time seeing the difference.

Close Fast & Finish It

 

I have several students who often ask me questions about philosophy or my outlook in regards to martial arts.

Winnipeg

Why did you move to Winnipeg?

 

I get this from a lot of people. They learn a bit about my journey and then will ask me, “So, why did you move to Winnipeg?” It’s actually a great question.

A Day in the Life of Sifu

 

Many people are surprised to find that being a martial arts instructor is my full time occupation.

Bruce Lee's Straight Blast

All Roads Lead to Straight Blast

 

Everything we do in JKD leads us to straight blast.

Bryon Hamel, “The Master” (TV Show), Challenges Sifu Joel Ledlow to JKD Fight

It’s always good to have a sense of humour!

Chi Sao

 

Chi Sao is viewed differently by many groups. This is the Jeet Kune Do perspective.

Guide for selecting a martial arts school

Finding a Martial Arts School

 

How do you find the right Martial arts school?
You ask questions.

Evolution Martial Arts is excited to announce our brand new website!

Evolution Martial Arts is excited to announce our brand new website to pack even more value into our student tuition!

Learning JKD the Proper Way

There is a misconception in the martial arts world that you can learn JKD by going out and training in boxing, wing chun, and fencing. 

How to Get Started in Martial Arts

I always say that Martial training should augment your life, not replace it. Too much too soon leads to burnout 99% of the time.