Training Programs

Jeet Kune Do (JKD)
A Martial Art as Unique as You

Over three decades before the advent of “mixed martial arts”, “reality-based” self-defense programs, and the many hybrid “freestyle” methods flooding the martial art world today, a revolutionary martial art training process was developed by the legendary Bruce Lee that advanced the principles of “totality” in martial art training, “realistic” and scientific training methods, and “complete freedom” for the individual practitioner. Lee christened the cutting-edge martial art training process he developed “Jeet Kune Do”.

What exactly is Jeet Kune Do? -- The fact of the matter is that there is no universally accepted definition of “Jeet Kune Do”. Some people define it as Bruce Lee’s martial art. Others refer to it as the art and philosophy of Bruce Lee. Some consider it a concept or idea, while others view it as a method of research and investigation -- Having said that, I offer you my definition of Jeet Kune Do based upon my over 35 years of involvement with it:

“Jeet Kune Do is a principle-based training process to cultivate the ability to express the human body in combative form without limitations or restrictions.”

Jeet Kune Do is about cultivating your body as a ‘martial instrument’ and then expressing your instrument with total freedom and maximum efficiency. This has nothing to do with “style” or “system”. It’s not about combining various styles or systems together or building your own “style”, but rather about removing or dissolving the whole idea or notion of “style” or “system” altogether.

Jeet Kune Do is not a “one-size-fits-all” martial art. It is not a martial art where everybody comes out looking the same, like exact molded replicas of the instructor. Instead it is a martial training process in which the focus is on the personal cultivation of each individual.

From a physical perspective, Jeet Kune Do is a rational, well thought-out, dynamic program of “TOTAL” martial art training that is designed to develop every facet of your combative arsenal, and encompasses all facets of unarmed combat training including:

• Footwork and Mobility Skills
• Striking with the various weapons of the body such as hands, feet, elbows, knees, etc.
• Stand-up grappling skills including hand-trapping, joint-locking, chokes, throw, takedowns, etc.
• Ground-fighting grappling skills such as joint-locking, head and neck manipulations, chokes, etc.
• Self-defense skills against both unarmed and armed attacks

But Jeet Kune Do is much more than simply a devastating martial art. It’s an all-encompassing philosophy to living your life at the pinnacle of developed potential.

“I don’t want my students to be restricted and bound by set standards. I want them to be able to change and adapt to any situation or any given moment. Seeing students grow into their true potential is the greatest gratification a teacher can receive.”
- Chris Kent

Filipino Martial Arts
(As seen on the History Channel)

Known by various names such as KALI – ESCRIMA – ARNIS and others, this highly sophisticated and comprehensive form of martial art originated from the Philippine Islands.

Encompassing an entire spectrum of weaponry including sticks, swords, dagger, staff, spear, nunchakus, as well as featuring sophisticated empty hand concepts, this highly efficient, deadly and combat-proven martial art teaches both weaponry and empty hands facets together; the principles being common to both and interchangeable.

Developed for defense against “multiple” opponents as well as single opponent confrontations students learn how everyday objects such as an umbrella or a rolled-up magazine can become an effective means of self-defense in the hands of properly trained individual --

Regardless of whether armed or unarmed, the student learns to relate to any situation using the same principles of body angling, positioning, zoning, and flowing with the opponent. Depending upon speed, footwork and skill rather than brute strength, this fluid, practical method of self-defense is one of the most comprehensive martial art systems known.

Youth Program
Preparing your child for "Life"

In our youth programs, your child will not only gain access to the highest quality martial art instruction, but also to a dynamic, modern personal development tool that can help them grow physically, mentally and emotionally, and cope with the many challenges facing them in today’s complex world. “Preparing Your Child for “Life” means 2 things:

We help develop in the student physical skills that they can carry with them for the rest of their life – such things as healthy living, physical fitness, self-defense skills, etc.

We help prepare the student to deal with the realities they will face in life such as how to win, how to turn defeat into victory, how to be honorable, how to handle fear, how to forgive, how to be patient and balanced.

Please Note: At the Kent Martial Science Training Center we do not play “games” masquerading as martial art training. Exciting yet disciplined classes maintain your child’s focus and attention.

If you would like your child to…

• Become a better citizen
  
• Be respectful
  
• Develop integrity
  
• Be courageous
  
• Learn compassion
  
• Develop self-confidence and self-esteem…

  Then help them to become a better human being.