How Do You Perform A Straight Punch In Jeet Kune Do?
Jeet kune do, a martial arts style created by Bruce Lee, emphasizes a fluid approach. As a result, the leading straight punch in jeet kune do is rarely performed in isolation, but usually in combination with offensive and defensive moves. Face forward with your body turned to the side at the hips. Your forward foot will face the attacker. Your rear foot will face out at a 45-degree angle. Keep your weight on the balls of your feet with a low center of gravity. Slightly bend your knees. Raise both hands in front of your chest, keeping your hands as relaxed fists to guard your midsection. Your elbows will be out to your sides with your forearms angled in until your fists almost touch. Punch with your lead arm in a straight line in front of your own nose. Begin with the wrist slightly turned down then strike with a vertical fist, thumb up, during impact. Retract your arm immediately, retracing a straight path to your original guarded position.
