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The art of fencing held a particular resonance for Lee. The straight lead’s extension of the arm in a swift, direct movement operated as a line of attack comparable to fencing’s straight thrust— Western sword fencing, without the sword, was how Lee described it. Both moves convey the essential principle of his fighting form—the principle of interception. Jeet Kune Do, meaning “The Way of the Intercepting Fist,” is a perfected synthesis of Western fighting elements—and a discipline that has impacted all of martial arts.

Lee once asked me what was the most important thing in a fight. When, after a dozen tries, I still hadn’t found the answer, he told me it was adaptability—the ability to adjust, to find your feet when confronted with changing situations. He explained that the traditional martial arts, at which he was adept, had become lost in their traditions—traditions that proved too elaborate, too awkward, too slow when executed in real fighting situations. Lee adapted. He spent years experimenting. When he found an approach he liked, he submitted it to an empirical test—he’d find out if a punch or kick worked by doing it. If it didn’t operate properly, he would try again until all of it was right—the intent, the mechanics, and the speed at which it all comes together. The defining and refining of JKD evolved over time through Lee’s rigorous examination and physical effort. It represents Bruce Lee’s lasting legacy. To honor this legacy, JKD must be taught and learnt the right way —not any old way.