Chinatown JKD Level 1 curriculum

INTRO TO JKD: This lesson will get you acquainted with some of the basics of Chinatown JKD
including the natural stances, on-guard position, and some core principles.

JKD LESSON 1: The objective of Lesson 1 is to introduce "Attacking Footwork" along with some
basic striking, slipping and parrying of Chinatown JKD.

LESSON 2: The Level 1 phase of Chinatown JKD relates to the first of Bruce Lee's three stages in
the cultivation of Jeet Kune Do, "sticking to the nucleus". As we begin to introduce the foundation of
the Jeet Kune Do structure, or as Sijo Lee put it, the "nucleus", it is crucial to stick to this structure.
The objective of Lesson 2 is to discuss "stalking footwork" and in particular how to use these
techniques to move without breaking structure.

LESSON 3: In Lesson 3, we will introduce follow-up attacks. Sifu Jeremy will introduce a new
strike, your first kick, new footwork patterns as well as combinations integrating what you have
learned so far. We will also introduce another fundamental principle of Chinatown JKD.

LESSON 4: In addition to straight punches, Chinatown JKD has a lot of other hand tools at its
disposal. In this video we will explore three new strikes: the backfist, the hammerfist and the finger
fan. Sifu Jeremy Lynch also demonstrates the pivot footwork, the straight rear punch, and introduces
isolation sparring.

LESSON 5: In this lesson we present a "bread and butter" technique of Chinatown JKD, the
Straight Blast and its variations.

LESSON 6: Lesson 6 introduces two basic trapping techniques as taught by Sifu Tim Tackett and
Sifu Bob Bremer. You'll also learn another important kick in the Chinatown JKD curriculum (this one
is Sifu Jeremy's specialty).

LESSON 7: This lesson introduces the principle of "Bridging the Gap" and the theory of "ranges"
as it relates to JKD. The Leg Obstruction is demonstrated as well.

LESSON 8: In this lesson you'll learn 3 variations of the jab: the "Speed Jab", the "Flicker Jab",
and the "Whipping Jab". We will also introduce the "long range" Side Kick along with some drills to
develop the kick properly with the most power and snap.

LESSON 9: Here we will train the Jao Sao & Jut Sao (trapping hands), the inverted hook kick, and
introduce four corners.

LESSON 10: This lesson will cover "Trapping to Grappling", the swinging gate drill, and provide
an overview of the hand positioning used in Chi Sao.

LESSON 11: D.M. Blue demonstrates the Huen Sao (trapping hands), ping chuie/gua chuie, plus
the curve right/left footwork. For the drills and application sections we have included the shoulder
roll (boxing) and kick defense.

LESSON 12: Jeremy Lynch covers the steal-a-step and the burst (footwork techniques). Sifu D.M.
Blue finishes the lesson with the first defensive techniques against takedowns in the Chinatown JKD
curriculum as well as the 3-count hook kick drill.
LESSON 13: This lesson introduces Dan Chi Sao (one handed chi sao), moves into 2-count lead
hand punching combos for dexterity and closes with the heavy palm strikes (for power).

LESSON 14: This lesson introduces two new strikes (shovel hook & uppercut), two new footwork
maneuvers, as well as two essential drills used to prepare students for sparring.

LESSON 15: Here we shift the focus to kicking and hand to foot combinations. Techniques
covered in this lesson include the JKD Groin Kick, Inside Scoop Kick, Thrust Kick, plus some new
attacking footwork!

LESSON 16: Improved defense is the objective for lesson 16. We address the Heel & Toe Sway,
the Snap Back, the Bob & Weave, and Four Corners. An additional module introducing knee strikes in
the Chinatown JKD curriculum is included as well.

LESSON 17: Topics covered are Sliding Leverage, Defensive Boxing Skills, The Leg Lift (stop
kick), and a simple boxing progression (glove drill).

LESSON 18: This lesson introduces two new kicks, foot to hand combinations, and isolation
sparring.

LESSON 19: The objective of lesson 19 is to develop power in punching. As a bonus, Sifu Jeremy
Lynch covers the mechanics of powerful kicks.

LESSON 20: Basic hand-hand & hand-foot combinations are introduced here starting with lead
hand to lead hand and progressing into lead hand to lead foot.

LESSON 21: This lessons focuses on combinations using the backfist. For example, the double
backfist, backfist to traps like the pak and lop, and ending with hand-foot combinations.

LESSON 22: Jeremy Lynch demonstrates one of the "bread and butter" techniques of Chinatown
Jeet Kune Do, the Jam. Module B covers basic 2-count kicking combinations required for the Level 1
test. (lead leg to lead leg). Finally, Module C deals with basic hand to foot combinations such as the
Scoop kick to Straight lead punch, Hook kick to Backfist, and more.

LESSON 23: Module A focuses on trapping. Techniques covered include the double pak sao,
double lop sao, jao sao to jut sao, and more. Module B deals strictly with elbows and knees. Sifu
Jeremy Lynch demonstrates 6 techniques. Module C continues our takedown defense series with
single and double leg counters.

LESSON 24: The focus of this lesson is defending and escaping the neck-tie (thai clinch) and the
over/under position (wrestling clinch).

LESSON 25: Level 1 finishes up with lessons on the Hammer Principle and the One Inch Punch.
Sifu Lynch then wraps up by discussing what is required to test for the 1st Rank in Chinatown JKD.