Stucture, Movement, Pressure

My JKD classes can be summed up into 3 words; structure, movement and pressure.
The first thing that new students need to learn is proper structure and body mechanics. Most styles do not place as much emphasis on structure as the JKD that I was taught by my Sifu.

The level of attention to structure is unlike any other martial art I have ever been exposed to. We constantly look for the most efficient structures whether we are training with weapons or empty handed. This foundation always serves me well when I train with practioners from other styles.

The next step in the students evolution is movement. Proper footwork and an understanding of our positioning in relation to our opponents is required to keep ourselves safe while being able to apply our tools. This is where Kali footwork and shadowing drills come into play.

The final step is helping the student to understand pressure. How to deviate and relieve pressure and how to apply pressure to the opponent.  This is the time where the sensitivity drills that JKD and Kali are known for are refined. This includes both empty hand and weapon drills.