Jeet Kune Do

Master Bruce Lee emphasized the importance of low attacks to the body. The practicality of this theory is that attacks to the lower region of the body are harder to block and the opponent least expects an attack to this area. Based on this theory, Bruce Lee favoured the low side kick to the knee because an attack to the knee causes a lot of pain and damage to the opponent’s body and takes him off balance. The knee is a vital target to attack in the art of Jeet Kune Do.

Step 1

Get into the On Guard Stance

Step 2

Lift the lead foot above the ground as in the photo. Your weight is balanced on your rear leg.

Step 3

Strike the opponents knee while ensuring your upper body is leaning away from the opponent and your weight is still balanced on your rear foot.

Step 4

Continue to drive your foot though the opponent’s knee, forcing him to get off balance while hurting him in the process. Remember the driving force comes from a slight hip movement.

The side kick to the knee should be fast so that the opponent cannot see it coming. The kick should be one fluid motion. We should aim to strike with the full region of the foot to cause maximum damage to the opponent’s knee. The uniqueness of a Jeet Kune Do strike is that the force continues even after making contact with the opponent. Remember, after the foot has struck the opponents knee, the force of the kick should continue. This will unbalance the opponent and if the kick is powerful enough, it will break his knee.