J K D - Using No Way as Way, Having No Limitation as Limitation"

 

IMAF is a Representative of Sifu Richard Bustillo's IMB Academy located in Torrance Ca. and Sifu Ron Balicki's Martial Arts Research  Systems (M.A.R.S.) 

IMAF's JKD program follows the principal that logic and realism prevail over tradition. You will learn what works for you vs. what just looks good!

    Curriculum Overview

    Jeet Kune Do - "The individual is more important than any established system". Our instructors will assist the student in understanding which methods BEST fits his/her physical abilities.  Areas of study are footwork and movement, basic boxing, kickboxing skills, close range trapping  ( both with striking and locking/takedowns) strategies and theories of combat. 

     

     

     

     

    All classes commence with a well designed warm-up and exercise routine designed to strengthen the body and help avoid injuries due to muscle pulls.

     

     

     

     

     

    The program is broken down into 3 phases with levels in each phase. Each of which will provide the skills necessary to advance safely to the next level/phase. 

  • Phase 1 - The student is introduced to correct methods of movement, punching and kicking skills . Physical  contact will be on training equipment such as boxing focus mitts, Muay Thai striking pads, speed bags and heavy bags. The student will concentrate on defensive skills such as evading and slipping as well as counter attacks. No boxing or kickboxing full contact sparring is allowed in Phase 1. The student will also be introduced to basic trapping and energy drills .

 

  • Phase 2 - Once the student has proven capable of properly executing the defensive skills learned in Phase 1 they can advance to Phase 2. In this phase the student will be allowed safe contact  in both boxing and kick boxing wearing fully protective equipment.  Contact is light as the emphasis is on polishing the basic skills. Advanced trapping  skills are taught in this phase, as well as how to incorporate these skills in self-defense situations and in sparring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Phase 3 - After the student becomes comfortable  with limited contact, they will be allowed to increase the level of contact  with appropriate safety equipment. 

 

Students will also study various elements of wooden Dummy training to improve flow and hand speed. At this stage a student will demonstrate proper execution, flowing from one range to another and the ability to think fast and control a situation.