Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do (JKD) is not just a martial art; it’s a philosophy, a way of being. But within this dynamic system, two main branches have emerged: Original and Concepts. Understanding their differences can help you navigate the ever-flowing river of JKD and find the path that resonates with you. I write this only to give information I am not worried about the politics or people slagging the other side off. I train both branches as they both offer something valuable. Original Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee’s Blueprint Imagine Bruce Lee, a whirlwind of movement and precision, his strikes ligh ..read more

While perusing James Clear’s insightful book, “Atomic Habits,” I stumbled upon a revelation that resonated deeply with my martial arts journey. Clear interviewed Olympic coaches, seeking insights into the distinguishing factors between champions and hobbyists. Their response, “Champions handle boredom better,” left me with a newfound appreciation for the art of repetition. In my Martial Arts of choice, Jeet Kune Do, Kali etc the essence lies not in accumulating many techniques but in mastering a select few to their utmost potential. Bruce Lee’s philosophy emphasizes practicality over extravaga ..read more

Empowering Yourself: The Case for Private Self-Defense Training In today’s increasingly unpredictable world, personal safety has become a paramount concern for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The threat of violence, whether it’s assault, robbery, or other forms of aggression, is a reality that many people face daily. While self-defence classes have gained popularity in recent years, many individuals find that private self-defence training offers a unique and advantageous approach to personal safety. At Rapid Assault Tactics UK, we firmly believe that private self-defence training is t ..read more

Why It’s Essential for JKD Practitioners Jeet Kune Do (JKD), the martial art philosophy developed by Bruce Lee, is renowned for its emphasis on adaptability, practicality, and efficiency. At its core, JKD is about intercepting your opponent’s attack before it lands, rendering their offensive efforts futile and seizing control of the situation. However, in modern JKD training, the art of interception has somewhat faded into the background, overshadowed by more flashy techniques and training methods. Reclaiming the Importance of Interception in JKD Interception is not merely a technique; it’s a ..read more

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Starting Martial Arts or any endeavour is a two-way process. You pay someone for their time and experience you agree to listen and learn.  If everything works out well and you get along this can be a rewarding relationship.  This could be learning to drive, dance, or anything else you are not an expert in yet.  Over the years I have had many a student and Instructors. Some I got on with some, I did not. Some Instructors I thought were full of shit and did not walk their talk. Some students think because they pay you for an hour a week they control your family life as well as you ..read more

This week – Martial Arts techniques. We will be looking at something that always causes issues when learning any martial art techniques. It seems to affect lots of people no matter if they Kickbox, grapple, or train weapons. Too many people want to learn as many arts as possible without actually getting a grounding or base in one.  When the UFC first started there is a great quote credited to the Gracies (I could be wrong). When all the kickboxing experts were getting beat they would come back with saying things like ” yeah but if you’re grappling you can’t fight more than one person at ..read more

Hello again, welcome to the blog of Interception Martial Arts in Hull. This week we’re looking at grappling and self-defence. If you’re new here, we run self-defence classes in Hull training in Paul Vunak’s Rapid Assault Tactics & Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts.  This week I want to look at grappling and self-defence. Everyone seems to have an opinion on it, here is my five pence worth. Stats, stats and more stats about grappling and self-defence  64.34% od stats get made up on the spot* Every martial art instructor seems to have stats on how many fights end up on t ..read more

Hello and welcome to Interception Martial arts Hull’s Blog. This week we will talk about the process of learning a new martial arts technique. Don’t forget to share or click here to follow us on Facebook or Instagram.  Stages of Martial arts techniques.  There are many philosophies on how to train Martial arts & Self Defence. Some people think training should be “alive” which means against a resisting opponent. Other people think you need to drill and perfect it before sparring…sadly some people don’t even spar. While I am at it if you don’t spar, you won’t be rea ..read more

In the first part of structuring your martial arts training & self-defence, I spoke about making the most of your training time.  I talked about splitting areas up and specialising on one area for around a month, which I stand by. I have been asked how do you keep other areas sharp when martial arts training? The answer is in 3 simple steps  Shadow Fighting Bag Work  Sparring  Let’s look at the three stages individually. Shadow Fighting – Empty hand. If you are not warming up with Shadow fighting in your martial arts training you are not maximising your time!!! Aerob ..read more