Jeet Kune Do: A Lifelong Pursuit, Not a Limited Course
It is critical to understand that Jeet Kune Do is fundamentally a process, not a product you can simply purchase. There is no such thing as a 3-month or 6-month ‘course’ that concludes with graduation and instant mastery. Such a concept is antithetical to JKD’s very nature. Skills in JKD, once attained, are perishable; discontinue your practice, and you will inevitably lose proficiency. True JKD development takes years of consistent dedication to attain and a lifetime of continued practice to maintain.
This philosophy means Jeet Kune Do is not suitable for everyone. It is not for the impatient, nor for those who rush to pursue higher levels of training before they are genuinely ready. Progression within our system is determined by your demonstrated readiness and consistent development, not by your personal desire or a predetermined timeline. Advancement is not simply measured by the number of years you’ve attended, but by the relentless consistency of your training, whether through regular classes or diligent personal practice. There is little value in claiming six years of JKD training if your practice is sporadic, occurring only once a month or every two months. Such inconsistency renders any claim of long-term training largely ineffective.
Furthermore, Jeet Kune Do demands discipline and adherence to instruction. It is not suitable for individuals who consistently disregard guidance or prefer to follow their own independent path from the outset. While we absolutely encourage personal exploration and original ideas, especially as you advance, a strong foundation is paramount. For beginners particularly, clear and precise adherence to instructions is essential to correctly grasp the fundamentals. There will come a day when your insights are valued and integrated, but for the initial stages of learning, consistent application of foundational drills is non-negotiable.
Every isolated training drill we undertake serves a specific, vital purpose. Your focus during these drills must be entirely on understanding and achieving that objective. It is natural, even expected, for beginners to feel awkward or uncomfortable at first; every new student experiences this. However, as you persist in precisely following our instructions, those initially ‘unnatural’ movements will gradually become fluid and intuitive. This transformation signifies you have successfully achieved the objective of that particular drill, embodying the core principle: “Unnatural becomes natural, and natural becomes unnatural.”
If this philosophy resonates deeply with you, and if you are the dedicated individual we are seeking, we invite you to come and join Nico’s Jeet Kune Do Training Group. Allow me to personally guide you on this transformative path, helping you unlock your full potential not just in martial arts, but in every aspect of your life.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
Thank you,
Nico Yeo Jeet Kune Do Singapore
Train Hard, Travel Safe, Live Life To The Fullest.
