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.

04/24/2026

Intensity. Precision. Legacy.

This isn’t technique, it’s years of discipline, mindset, and mastery all together. Every movement has purpose. Watch closely… this is what dedication looks like when it becomes instinct.

Are you training… or just thinking about it?

Happy Birthday, Shannon!Your dedication to preserving your father’s legacy while forging your own path is truly inspirin...
04/19/2026

Happy Birthday, Shannon!

Your dedication to preserving your father’s legacy while forging your own path is truly inspiring. Through your work, you continue to share powerful lessons of discipline, philosophy, and self-expression with the world.

Wishing you a day filled with love, strength, and reflection and a year ahead of continued impact and growth. Keep shining and carrying that incredible spirit forward!

Join a timeless JKD heritage! Sifu Jerry Poteet gives us a glimpse at what you will learn at our JPJKD seminars and thro...
04/17/2026

Join a timeless JKD heritage! Sifu Jerry Poteet gives us a glimpse at what you will learn at our JPJKD seminars and through our online training!

174 likes, 2 comments. "Jerry Poteet's Jeet Kune Do Classic DVD Intro"

We’re currently locking in dates and locations for our upcoming JPJKD Seminars, and trust us you won’t want to miss what...
04/03/2026

We’re currently locking in dates and locations for our upcoming JPJKD Seminars, and trust us you won’t want to miss what’s ahead! Powerful training and next-level growth are on the horizon.

Stay tuned… official dates dropping soon!

It was Jerry’s dream to have a rescue ranch for abused or abandoned animals. Although he was unable to fulfill his dream...
03/27/2026

It was Jerry’s dream to have a rescue ranch for abused or abandoned animals. Although he was unable to fulfill his dream, JPJKD Instructor Alex Shore has done so in San Diego County. Alex is not only a gifted teacher and martial artist, but he is a lifelong animal lover. He left a successful career in finance to self- fund his animal sanctuary. If you can, please help Alex and his wife fund the new medical building at the rescue compound. Visit: www.theshoresanctuary.org for more details.

We at Jerry Poteet Jeet Kune Do are so proud of Alex!

IRON HIDDEN IN SILKToday, we celebrate Linda Lee Cadwell, a woman who embodies the phrase, Iron Hidden In Silk. I am luc...
03/21/2026

IRON HIDDEN IN SILK

Today, we celebrate Linda Lee Cadwell, a woman who embodies the phrase, Iron Hidden In Silk. I am lucky enough to have known her for decades. We first met at a Bruce Lee event, where Jerry and I were teaching. So many years later, the guys are still talking about how beautiful she was in her stunning red dress!

Besides her obvious physical beauty, Linda’s inner strength and resilience in the face of adversity is an inspiration. Linda does not walk in anyone’s shadow. While helping preserve a legacy, she is a life force all her own.

After Jerry died suddenly, she urged me to continue teaching and to continue his martial arts and JKD legacy. I do so today with her blessing and encouragement. To the elegant, beautiful, Linda who is proof that kindness is more powerful than any punch or kick. All we can say is “Thank you, God, for her positive presence in so many lives.” Happy Birthday Linda!

03/14/2026

JPJKD Instructor Michael Ha takes the spotlight! His passion for teaching shows in every student he sharpens by helping them develop precision, power, timing, and that unmistakable JKD edge.

In this clip, Michael rips through a backfist–cross combination on the mitts with clean mechanics, explosive intent, and the fluid adaptability that defines Philosophy in Motion. It’s crisp, it’s dynamic, and it’s pure JPJKD!

For private training, reach him at michaelhajkd@gmail.com

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!

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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