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Bruce Lee

The founder of Jeet Kune Do in his early twenties, The Way of the Intercepting Fist. Lee is without question the most influential martial arts figure in recent times.

Dan Inosanto

Dan Inosanto

When you think of JKD the first instructor that comes to mind would have to be Dan Inosanto. Contribution to the art: Guro Inosanto is given credit to keeping the concepts art alive after the tragic death of Lee in 1974 with books, seminars, and lessons. 1st generation instructor. Most prominent students; Paul Vunak, Burton Richardson.

Jerry Poteet

Known as the conscience of Jeet Kune Do. He was the technical choreographer for the movie the Bruce Lee Story. Contribution to the art: Keeping the truth alive as to what is JKD and what is not. 1st generation instructor.

Ted Wong

The iron man of the art. A true legend that just keeps on going strong. Contribution to the art: Endless teaching schedule, traveling and getting the art of Jeet Kune Do out there to the public. 1st generation instructor.

Larry Hartsell

Contribution to the art: Let the world know about the final phase of the style of Jeet Kune Do, grappling / joint locks and take downs. 2nd generation instructor.

James Yimm Lee

Contribution to the art: Helped Bruce Lee define as well as refine the art of Jeet Kune Do, and was also a well respected Wing Chun instructor and bodybuilder. The only co-instructor with Bruce Lee in the history of JKD as Lee felt he was on par with his skill and philosophy. Head of Oakland school.

James DeMille

Contribution to the art: Let the world know about one inch punch. 1st generation instructor.

Carter Hargrave

Contribution to the art: President of the World Jeet Kune Do Federation (largest JKD organization) through his teaching program he has brought JKD to into more places, cities, and countries than any instructor in the arts history. 2nd generation instructor.

Tim Tackett

Contribution to the art: Along with Hartsell took JKD concepts of grappling to the forefront with articles and books long before anyone heard of Brazilian anything. Long live JKD grappling.

Taky Kimura

Contribution to the art: Since 1964, Kimura has been the instructor of the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle. Kimura has never accepted compensation for his work, and has quietly been the caretaker of Bruce Lee's grave for almost 30 years.

John Little

Contribution to the art: With his excellent series of biographical books on Bruce Lee you get a unique insight to the man behind the worlds most famous martial artist and style.

Linda Lee

Contribution to the art: Since the passing of the Master, Linda Lee has been the instrumental in keeping the legend of Bruce Lee in the forefront.

Shannon Lee

Contribution to the art: Shannon Lee has been passed the torch so to speak of the Bruce Lee estate and is now the driving force in keeping the legend of Bruce Lee in the forefront, as well as promoting the original teachings of her father.