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JKD WORLD

The World of Jeet Kune DO

JKD World is all about the art of legendary master Bruce Lee.

Here is the JKD Hall of Fame of the most influential instructors and contributors in the history of Jeet Kune Do.

Bruce Lee

The founder of Jeet Kune Do in his early twenties, The Way of the Intercepting Fist. Lee is without question the most influential martial arts figure in recent times.

Brandon Lee

The founder of Jeet Kune Do Son. Brandon who was in the beginning of what would have been a huge impact on the martial arts via his film career before his tragic death filming the Crow. Actually demonstrated some of his Jeet Kune Do skills in one of his films (one of the few times JKD was ever seen in a theatrical film).

Mohammed Ali

Contribution to the art: Bruce Lee was impressed with Ali's vision of how to adapt techniques to fit your needs, and introduced his punches and hand maneuvers into the style of Jeet Kune Do. Lee had a video tape machine way before beta and VHS, and would watch Ali over and over to analyze his moves.

James DeMille

Contribution to the art: Let the world know about one inch punch. 1st generation instructor.

Gene Lebell

Contribution to the art: Brought Japanese style grappling into the art with his direct interaction and training with Lee.

Carter Hargrave

Contribution to the art: President of the World Jeet Kune Do Federation (largest JKD organization) through his teaching program he has brought original JKD to into more places, cities, and countries than any instructor in the arts history. Website www.jeetkunedo.org 2nd generation instructor.

Larry Hartsell

Contribution to the art: Let the world know about the final phase of the style of Jeet Kune Do, grappling / joint locks and take downs. 2nd generation instructor.

Dan Inosanto

Contribution to the art: When you think of JKD concepts the first instructor that comes to mind would have to be Dan Inosanto. Guro Inosanto is given credit to keeping the concepts art alive after the tragic death of Lee in 1974 with books, seminars, and lessons. 1st generation instructor.

Taky Kimura

Contribution to the art: Since 1964, Kimura has been the instructor of the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle. Kimura has never accepted compensation for his work, and has quietly been the caretaker of Bruce Lee's grave for almost 30 years. Website www.andykimura.com

Linda Lee

Contribution to the art: Since the passing of the Master, Linda Lee has been instrumental in keeping the legend of Bruce Lee in the forefront. Website www.bruceleefoundation.com

Shannon Lee

Contribution to the art: Shannon Lee has been passed the torch so to speak of the Bruce Lee estate and is now the driving force in keeping the legend of Bruce Lee in the forefront, as well as promoting the original teachings of her father. Website www.bruceleefoundation.com

James Yimm Lee

Contribution to the art: Helped Bruce Lee define as well as refine the art of Jeet Kune Do, and was also a well respected Wing Chun instructor and bodybuilder. The only co-instructor with Bruce Lee in the history of JKD as Lee felt he was on par with his skill and philosophy. Head of Oakland school.

John Little - Contribution to the art: With his excellent series of biographical books on Bruce Lee you get a unique insight to the man behind the worlds most famous martial artist and style.

Jerry Poteet

Known as the conscience of Jeet Kune Do. He was the technical choreographer for the movie the Bruce Lee Story. Contribution to the art: Keeping the truth alive as to what is JKD and what is not. 1st generation instructor. EMAIL- franjjos@aol.com

Ted Wong

Contribution to the art: The iron man of the art. A true legend that just keeps on going strong. Teaching and traveling getting the art of Jeet Kune Do out there to the public. 1st generation instructor.

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JKD World Honorable Mentions

These individuals have made contributions to the martial arts.

Please note that it is of no disrespect to be on this list and not in the Major Contributor category. Since most of those listed are still alive and teaching they still have the possibility to move up in contribution.

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JKD World Future of Jeet Kune Do

These individuals will most likely make the most impact and contributions to Jeet Kune Do in the Future.

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If you know of a Jeet Kune Do instructor you feel should be on this list due to a great contribution to the art of JKD please send us an EMAIL and state why they should be included on this board of contributors along with your name. Please note that just because someone was a student of the founder (Bruce Lee) or had their picture taken with him, Elvis, Aliens or whoever, doesn't count. They must have made an outstanding impact in the martial art style of Jeet Kune Do on their own. We will list 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generation instructors at this time.

It is very interesting the email that we have received requesting instructor listing of an individual, and in many cases asking for many to be removed. Thus is the nature of JKD. We do not play the games of politics. Only the best of the best are listed here, and we verify each instructors skills visually / in person.

For more information please see www.inosanto.com or www.bruceleefoundation.com