Jeet Kune Do Self Defense with David Delannoy (On Demand)

Jeet Kune Do & Self-Defense
By David Delannoy

In this second instructional program, David Delannoy presents a comprehensive approach to Jeet Kune Do and self-defense, building each concept like a puzzle in which every piece contributes to an effective response under pressure. Rather than relying on isolated techniques, the program emphasizes the principles that allow practitioners to adapt to the ever-changing dynamics of a real confrontation.

The course examines the three stages of an assault, body movement and footwork, expanding the visual field, legal considerations surrounding self-defense, targeting vital areas, and the principles of physical destruction. Drawing on the concepts of Filipino Martial Arts, Delannoy demonstrates the importance of controlling or destroying the attacking limb while responding immediately and proportionally to an assault.

As each lesson builds upon the last, you'll learn how to integrate additional tactical options based on the development of the encounter. Topics include vital targets, pinching and pain compliance, defenses against boxing attacks, movement and positioning, counters to common strikes, escapes from chokes and grabs, defenses against head-butts, using the attacker as a shield, defenses against stick and knife attacks, and the practical use of everyday objects for personal protection.

Throughout the program, Delannoy emphasizes that effective self-defense is not based solely on physical skill, but also on sound judgment. Respect for life, mental clarity, and the instinct to survive are presented as essential factors in making the right decisions during a violent encounter.