Jeet kune do is an eclectic martial art created and polished in the 1960s and early 1970s by Bruce Lee. Using a philosophy of absorb what is useful, Lee borrowed the best skills and techniques from a variety of arts, including wing chun kung fu, fencing, boxing and wrestling.

Since Lees death in 1973, the art has evolved into two variations: original jeet kune do, which is promoted as the art Lee practiced until his death; and jeet kune do concepts, which applies Lees strategies and philosophies to martial arts techniques drawn from various Indonesian, Philippine and Thai styles.

Jeet kune do is renowned for its street effectiveness. Its seldom used in competition. Classes feature instruction in kicking, punching, trapping and grappling.


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