How Do You Assume A Jeet Kune Do Fighting Stance?
Jeet kune do is a relatively new martial art that was created in the 1960s by Bruce Lee. Lee was a nontraditionalist in the martial arts and considered about 90 percent of Asian martial arts to be useless. In jeet kune do, which means “way of the intercepting fist,” Lee sought to strip martial arts down to its most raw and effective form. In jeet kune do, the most effective stance for attacking and defending is the on-guard position. The on-guard position is a comfortable, balanced semi-crouch that is sturdy, mobile and well poised for attacking without giving any indication away. To assume the on-guard position in jeet kune do, face your mirror sideways with your strongest side in front. Bend your knees slightly and turn your head to look over your shoulder. Looking at yourself in the mirror, you should be presenting a very narrow target to any potential opponent. Lower your chin and raise your hands in front of you. Ball your lead hand into a tight fist. Your rear hand should remain
