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Proper form in executing the physical components of JKD makes the underlying elements—balance, economy of form, and efficient mechanics—possible. The rewards of good form, as you’ll soon see, are increased force production, leverage, mobility, speed, elusiveness, and longevity—to name a few. Everything stems from good form.

C O N S T R U C T I N G T H E S T A N C E

S T R O N G S I D E F O R W A R D

There’s been some dispute over which hand leads, but you only have to go to the source— Bruce Lee’s writings—to find that the right hand is always referenced as the lead hand, because “in this stance, you will attack mostly with the right hand and right foot just as a boxer in his left stance uses mainly his left jab, hook, etc.”³ Of course, you only need to watch Bruce’s films and sparring footage to see that the right hand is the main weapon.

M I R R O R, M I R R O R, O N T H E W A L L. . .

Before we get started with constructing the stance, I recommend that you find yourself a reflective surface to practice in front of. As you are learning the basics of the stance, the mirror will give you invaluable feedback. In the beginning, you’ll need it to check your alignment, because your body doesn’t yet know how to achieve the proper form. With the visual feedback, though, you’ll progress much faster. As you train your body, you’ll be able to wean yourself away from the mirror, and you’ll be able to feel when you’re doing things properly.