Jerry Poteet's Jeet Kune Do

Jerry Poteet's Jeet Kune Do www.jpjkd.com - Jerry Poteet's Jeet Kune Do™ led by Sifu Fran Joseph, is an association of Sifu Je

In the late 60's, Sifu Jerry Poteet was fortunate enough to be chosen as the second student admitted to Bruce Lee’s Chinatown School back in LA. He was also selected to be in a “closed door” group of five students, who trained with Bruce Lee twice a week.

03/06/2026

JPJKD UK Instructor Norm Willis tears into the shield with a relentless straight blast, keeping the flame of JKD burning bright in Bury St. Edmunds. This is pure forward pressure, pure intent, pure JKD! For training with Norm, reach out directly: zencombatfitness@gmail.com

02/27/2026

JPJKD Instructors Todd Garrison and Ed Monaghan work the building blocks of JKD greatness... Shifting, angling, and adapting! JPJKD’s PHILOSOPHY IN MOTION!

02/20/2026

This week we’re proud to feature JPJKD Instructor JoAnn Wabisca, a true trailblazer in the martial arts world! With a powerful and diverse background, JoAnn earned her place in history as one of the first women in the United States to achieve the prestigious “Silver Glove” rank (the Black Belt equivalent) in Boxe Française Savate.

In this clip, you’ll see JoAnn flowing through glove drills with her husband, JPJKD Instructor Ed Monaghan. Sharp timing, clean technique, and the kind of effortless control that only comes from decades of disciplined training!

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year! May this year bring you great health, wealth, happiness, and peace!
02/17/2026

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Lunar New Year! May this year bring you great health, wealth, happiness, and peace!

02/13/2026

JPJKD Instructor Rob Toney turns up the intensity as he runs a dynamic partner drill on the Aqua Training Bag with his student Eric. Sharp timing, clean mechanics, and that unmistakable JPJKD rhythm!

This is the kind of focused, functional training that forges real skill! A great clip of power, precision, and teamwork in motion. This is how training should be. Play, but play seriously!

02/06/2026

This week we’re proud to spotlight JPJKD Instructor John Locke, a dedicated practitioner whose years of training at Ekata Training Center have forged sharp skill, discipline, and unwavering focus.

Check out this clip from our October JPJKD Instructor Seminar, where John runs through awareness drills on the focus mitts with precision and purpose. His timing, control, and adaptability are on full display.

This week’s spotlight shines on JPJKD Instructor Brogan Lee Blackhawk Baker, a powerhouse of skill, intensity, and authe...
01/30/2026

This week’s spotlight shines on JPJKD Instructor Brogan Lee Blackhawk Baker, a powerhouse of skill, intensity, and authentic Jeet Kune Do spirit. If you’re in or around Muskogee, Oklahoma, this is your chance to train with one of the most dedicated and dynamic instructors in the region. Check out his school, Urban Combative Tactical Systems, where real-world efficiency meets disciplined martial arts training. Reach out to Brogan directly to schedule your classes: Urbancombativestacticalsystems@gmail.com

01/23/2026

This week’s spotlight is on JPJKD Instructor Sheryl Hopkins and she’s bringing the heat! Catch her in action as she unleashes a devastating front snap kick during our recent Instructor Seminar, showcasing precision, power, and pure JKD efficiency.

01/18/2026
01/17/2026

Why Pak Sao, slip or parry when you can hit! JPJKD Instructor Todd Garrison demonstrates Bruce Lee’s “cutting in” drills! Our new online instructor training is coming soon!

Today we honor the memory of Jerry Poteet, a man whose dedication, precision, and spirit helped carry the flame of Jeet ...
01/15/2026

Today we honor the memory of Jerry Poteet, a man whose dedication, precision, and spirit helped carry the flame of Jeet Kune Do into new generations. His influence continues to shape students, teachers, and communities around the world.

As we reflect on his life and the path he walked, the words of his teacher, Bruce Lee, feel especially fitting:

“The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering.”

Jerry lived such a life. Through his teaching, his integrity, and his unwavering commitment to the art, he remains with us not only in memory, but in every lesson passed forward. We are honored to continue the journey he helped illuminate.

01/01/2026

New online Instructor training coming soon!

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In the late 60's, Sifu Jerry Poteet was fortunate enough to be chosen as the second student admitted to Bruce Lee’s Chinatown School back in LA. He was also selected to be in a “closed door” group of five students, who trained with Bruce Lee twice a week. Jerry Poteet’s Jeet Kune Do™ now led by Sifu Fran Joseph, is an association of Sifu Jerry Poteet’s students, certified instructors, martial artists, and friends with a passion for the martial art and philosophies of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. Often referred to as “Keeper of the Flame” and “The Conscience of Jeet Kune Do”, Jerry Poteet spent his life living and teaching Jeet Kune Do to a new generation of students. In the late 60’s, Sifu Jerry Poteet was fortunate enough to be chosen as the second student admitted to Bruce Lee’s Chinatown School back in LA. He was also selected to be in a “closed door” group of five students, who trained with Bruce Lee twice a week. “Philosophy In Motion®”, Jerry Poteet was one of Bruce Lee’s first students, privately trained at Bruce Lee’s home and in Chinatown, Los Angeles with an small elite group.

Jerry Poteet represented a living yin yang – hard and soft. His energy and power were distinctive while his compassion and gentleness were endless. With the spirit of a philosopher and the force of unmistakable power, he not only taught Jeet Kune Do as Bruce Lee taught it to him; he shared experiences and wisdom to teach strategy, compassion, efficiency, power, self-awareness, and to live a life unfettered. Through his unique stories and creative analogies, Jerry Poteet simplified the art and life itself for each student.

While many knew of Jerry Poteet’s work through film and choreography, including “Dragon, the Bruce Lee Story”, where he and his wife Sifu Fran Poteet-Joseph trained Jason Scott Lee, his greatest gifts were to those who knew him personally.

He was many things to many people; yet always the same person sharing his energy to all he came into contact with. He was and still is to many of us – a sifu, a teacher, a friend, and an inspiration… The Gold Light. Now students can learn Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do from his renowned student Jerry Poteet online! Step by step “closed door” instruction from the man Inside Kung-Fu magazine called, “ the greatest Jeet Kune Do instructor in the world.” Get authentic, from the source training, tips and information that are guaranteed to elevate your Jeet Kune Do! We are always adding new videos on exciting material! Join now at: https://www.patreon.com/jpjkd