What does an individual do who is very keen on learning JKD in Mumbai?
Here is a detailed guideline.
A. First he UNDERSTANDS that full contact fighting is the only reality and JKD is NON TRADITIONAL
(Not Karate, Not Kata, Not Uniforms or Belts)
B. Then he decides to get PROFICIENT in these ranges - DISTANT RANGE (kicking), MIDDLE RANGE
(boxing, trapping, knee - elbow range) and CLOSE RANGE (throwing, grappling {wrestling}, Joint locking), and GROUNDFIGHTING
ranges.
So he may join a karate/taekwondo class PLUS a boxing/ Muay Thai/ Kali class PLUS judo/wrestling/filipino
grappling class for at least one year each.
C. In addition, He goes on a FITNESS PROGRAM made of RUNNING, GYM, and other CROSS TRAINING.
D. After all this, he has to UNDERSTAND AND APPLY JKD CONCEPT. He will require a teacher who
teaches him this.He then has to UNLEARN and forget the traditional teaching of the above martial arts he has learned over
the years and APPLY JKD CONCEPTS to these.
E. then finally, he has to DEVELOP TECHNIQUE WHICH IS UNIQUELY SUITS HIS INDIVIDUALTY. That means
he has to find and absorb techniques which work for him, and discard what doesnot work for him.
One mans JKD is not anothers mans JKD. Each man has his own unique truth. That truth is his JKD.
F. then this journey of self improvement CONTINUES as he keeps growing in HIS JKD!
The process is a long and complicated one. but remember, it is all towards finding simplicity!
If you donot wish to join several classes to learn various Ranges, you can check out
the below mentioned site, which may teach the art you are searching.
