Taking JKD and an other art.

[Equis]

Just a question for the instructors of JKD, I am interested in studying JKD. I am currently studying Krav Maga for about a year and half. I just looked up some moves from an other JKD website and done some light research on this form. I found it amazing that many of the techniques and philosphies are very similar to KM. I was wondering if training in JKD part time, as I want my KM training to be my primary art, would it be too diffrent for me to grasp. I don't have a JKD training center that is near me and right now I can't go and look at this one place as my schedule does not permit it. For example there is one move called a pendulum kick that is similar to the one we do in KM, I was blown away how similar many of the moves are. The diffrence being alot of the hand positions in JKD are VERY diffrent, which is my main concern. Primarly I am looking are this training place http://www.authenticbeladiri.com/jkd.htm , too expensive for me right now to train only 2 days a week! If anyone has experiences with good JKD instructors in the San Francisco East Bay area, or even in SF.

[lssanjose]

hmm. i suggest you wait for some seminars to come your way. that way, you can save up money in advance.

[cfr]

As an FYI JKD is "strong side forward". Meaning that if you are a lefty you will stand with your left foot/ hand to the front. May make taking another stand up art at the same time tough.

[Teck Loh]

HI there! I think Tommy Gong used to have JKD classes in San Francisco. I am not sure if he still does that though.

[markijkd]

Hello,

I will be teaching a JKD Seminar in San Jose in early September... U may vist my website at the URL below.

Thank You
Mark Stewart

[Equis]

HI there! I think Tommy Gong used to have JKD classes in San Francisco. I am not sure if he still does that though.

I tried googling Tommy Gong and found nothing. :( Do you happen to know anymore information about where he teachers.\?

[Teck Loh]

Hey dude! You can find out more from his webpage. http://www.defensiveoptions.com/

[Tim Tackett]

Mario Magdangal has a small group in your area. He's a great guy and a good friend. You can reach him at mariomagdangal@hotmail.com
Tim