Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Vol 1 DVD by Hiro Watanabe

Jun Fan Kung Fu: The Essence of East Meets West

Introducing the techniques that formed the foundation of Jeet Kune Do.

Jun Fan Kung Fu is a martial art developed by Bruce Lee, incorporating techniques from his initial study of Wing Chun and various other Chinese martial arts, organized from a practical combat perspective. It also integrates elements of Western boxing and fencing. Bruce Lee described this blend as "East Meets West," and Hiro Watanabe presents these techniques in this installment. This volume covers the history, characteristics, basic techniques, including stances, footwork, strikes, defenses, and the trapping techniques that utilize the unique contact methods of Eastern martial arts.

History of Jun Fan Kung Fu Characteristics of Jun Fan Kung Fu

Stance: "Jun Fan Bai Jong Stance"

• Variations of the Bai Jong Stance
• Structure of the Stance

Footwork: "Jun Fan Footwork"

Striking Techniques: "Jun Fan Punching Techniques"

• Chum Choy / Gou Choy / Gwa Choy / Bui Choy / Upper Hook Choy / Flat Choy / Chai Choy / Palm, Horizontal Palm, Low Palm, Slashing Palm, Fingertip Palm / Biao Zhi

Defensive Techniques: "Jun Fan Defense Techniques"

• Drill 1: Crossing Chum Choy and Biao Zhi
• Drill 2: Continuous Chain Striking and Defensive Techniques
• Drill 3: Continuous Circling Fist and Defensive Techniques
• Drill 4: Combined Attack and Defense Techniques including Lower Level Techniques

Kicking Techniques: "Jun Fan Kicking Techniques"

• Straight Kick, Pointing Leg, Springing Leg, Hook Kick, Side Kick, Block Kick, Oblique Kick, Hook Kick, Rear Sweep Kick, Front Sweep Kick, Straight Step Kick, Step Kick, Inside Leg Hook, Swinging Leg, Rear Sweep Kick, Whirlwind Kick, Three Unfallen Kicks

Contact Techniques: "Jun Fan Trapping Techniques"

• Features of Trapping
• HIA (Hand Immobilization Attack)
• FIA (Foot Immobilization Attack)
• Technique of the "One Inch Punch"
• Neck Breaking

Single Trap Techniques

1. Palm Strike (Pak Sao Da)
2. Hook Hand Strike (Lap Sao Da)
3. Running Hand Strike (Jao Sao Da)

Compound Trap Techniques

• Pak Sao Entering Patterns 1-10
• Lap Sao Entering Patterns 1-4
• Bil Sao Entering Patterns 1-3
• Jao Sao Entering Patterns 1-4

About the Instructor:

Hiro Watanabe Real Name: Kazuo Watanabe. Born April 9, 1959, in Tokyo, Japan. Started karate at age 10 in 1969. Influenced by Bruce Lee’s film "Enter the Dragon," he began researching Jeet Kune Do. In 1977, he started practicing Jeet Kune Do with his friend Hiroshi Araki, who had studied under Dan Inosanto. In 1984, he traveled to the US and received direct teachings from Dan Inosanto and Larry Hartsell, both Bruce Lee's disciples. In 1986, he received an instructor certificate from Dan Inosanto and began promoting the art. In 1992, he left the US headquarters school. In 1994, he reunited with instructor Mark Stewart in Japan. In 1996, with Mark Stewart’s efforts, he started learning Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do directly from Ted Wong. In 2000, he became the first Japanese to receive the official Jeet Kune Do instructor certificate from Ted Wong. Every year, he travels to the US for private lessons focused on sparring with Ted Wong, working diligently on refining internal structures. In the summer of 2010, he received his final private lesson from Ted Wong, who certified him with full knowledge of the teachings of Jeet Kune Do. Hiro Watanabe actively promotes true Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do across Japan and Asia.

Language: Japanese

Length: 2 hours

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