I’ve talked to several people who are very determined to get certified by a reputable JKD instructor but don’t have a plan for how to go about it. I’m not an expert, but I’m going to lay out how I’d approach it. Take it for what it’s worth. Also, keep in mind that this...
From all of the hours spent at his house drinking whiskey and beer after class on Wednesday nights, to car rides, meals, and assisting at local seminars, I can confidently say that Tim Tackett was one of a kind. He taught me more about HOW to teach and think than I can ever explain....
I wanted to write an article about which elements of JKD translate well to combat sports and which don’t, so I started interviewing one of the amateur fighters I worked with who became a 2x Muay Thai champion (I’m not trying to take any credit for that), and now coaches. Here are some things...
Honoring the birthplace of Jeet Kune Do, L.A. Chinatown....
To honor one of my teachers, Tim Tackett, I’m producing these special edition T-shirts and Hoodies featuring his image. Several artists contributed to the artwork, design and layout of this T-shirt. Sifu Tackett has been passing on the art of Jeet Kune Do since the early 1970’s. In his five decades of teaching and...