Below is a glimpse of the Harris International JKD Level One Instructor Course.

Enjoy!

 

I. THEORY: Building a foundation (Mentally)

A. Five ways of attack:

- Five methods

B. Simplicity and directness:

- An in-depth explanation / demonstration of these guiding principles

C. Footwork and body articulations:

- Eleven methods

D. Development of physical and mental attributes:

- 12 physical attributes

- 06 mental attributes

E. Developing the ability to adapt (as a student and as an instructor):

- The Harris Method

F. Progressive training methods:

- Seven methods

 

 

II. HANDS-ON TRAINING: Laying a foundation (Physically)

A. Structure and mechanics of punching:

- The good stuff: Seven punches

B. Structure and mechanics of kicking:

- More good stuff: Twelve kicks

C. Footwork and body articulation:

- Seven fundamental methods

D. Head movement:

- Four fundamental methods

E. Arm defenses:

- Five fundamental methods

F. Leg defenses:

- Five fundamental methods

G. Explaining, demonstrating and training timing:

- Aw yeah…THIS is truly what separates JKD from other martial art styles

H. Two technique combinations (with a partner)

- Eight basic combos to illustrate a specific point

I. 339 Boxing Combinations (by yourself)

- Spelled out for the instructors

J. Focus pad / Thai pad / Kicking shield training:

- How to use them correctly

K. Development of attributes specific to striking:

- More good stuff

L. Hitting with Power in Motion vs. Hitting with Power Stationary:

- More good stuff – the difference is explained and shown

M. Loading and feints:

- The foundation for all of the intermediate and advanced stuff

N. Teaching and presenting

- The Harris Method – why it’s different and why it works

II. EXTRAS: Building something personal for the instructor, for the student

A. Extra stuff part one

- You have to take the course to get this stuff