JKD isn't doing your own thing, that's mixed martial arts. JKD has a structure to build upon. It has specific types of footwork, stance, punches, kicks, traps, and locks. It also has principles that if you go against, then shouldn't be considered JKD. Do they fight with their strong side forward? Do they utilize longest weapon to nearest target? Do they utilize non passive movements, daily decrease? Do they stress non intention? I can go on and on about this , but for those that think that JKD is just doing your own thing, it's not. Especially if you violate the principles of JKD.
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