The objective of Jeet Kune Do steps is to gain practical result and speed using the minimal movements.
Bruce Lee thinks that step utilization is composed by 4 different parts:
1. ability to feel the opponent
2. a energetic and natural flow
3. intuition of distance
4. balance at initiation and ending of movements
Bruce Lee said, “The art of movement is the essence of real combat. Good steps can help you defeat and opponent attacks.” Therefore, Jeet Kune Do is the key to overcome any attack.
The step of Jeet Kune Do is a kind of step movement of dynamic fighting strategy. Good footwork is a set of purposeful movements that allows you to easily choose various angles for attack and at the same time able to provide you the power for your ultimate blow. In conclusion, besides dodging and escaping, footwork helps you move rapidly to successfully execute a sudden attack and pull back from a difficult situation and restructure your counter attacks.
In real combat, you should consume your opponent’s stamina and maintain yours. But any footwork movement requires stamina. Therefore, any movement must be backed by the purpose to win or avoid eating punches.
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Yeah, I think I need to work on my balance during my movements… But I think I’m still pretty good at it. And my intuition of distance is pretty good. The first two, I usually feel those pretty naturally.
Looks like I’m in luck! :p just a little more work, and I’ll have awesome footwork.
In Jeet Kune Do, the objective of footwork is simplification, economy, and speed with minimum of movement.