Jeet Kune Do

Jeet Kune Do (“the way of the intercepting fist”) is a philosophy developed by Bruce Lee. Prior to his exploration of Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee studied Wing Chun (empty hand Kung Fu) under Sifu Yip Man in China. In 1964, Bruce Lee opened a martial arts school in California and taught a modified version of Wing Chun. He believed every martial artist should use the techniques and concepts that work for them and disregard the rest. This is the basis of the Jeet Kune Do philosophy. What works for one person might not work for another person. Do not limit yourself to one style or curriculum. This philosophy led Jun Fan (Bruce Lee) to add western boxing, grappling, and certain movements from fencing to his teachings called Jun Fan Gung Fu. Jun Fan Gung Fu consists of Kickboxing, Trapping, and Grappling.

Chris Roemersma is a certified IMAF Fighting Systems Jeet Kune Do apprentice instructor under Sifu Don Edwards and an advanced level student in Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do (Inosanto Branch) under Sifu Ron Balicki. Chris has over 15 years experience studying various styles of martial arts, including, Jeet Kune Do, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Ninjutsu, Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, Krav Maga, Judo, and Submission Wrestling. He also holds a red sash level ranking (black belt equivalent) in Wing Chun under Master Sam Hing Fai Chan and is a certified Muay Thai instructor. The basis of the curriculum is Jun Fan Gung Fu, however, it also includes various Muay Thai striking techniques as well as self defense techniques from various disciplines.