advancing
in jeet kune do
GROWTH AND PROGRESS in any endeavor, and in Jeet Kune Do in particular, normally does not happen in a nonchalant, haphazard manner. In order to improve in your understanding of the art and your ability to utilize its elements, you should have goals and a plan to achieve them. The next chapter will consider the role of goal setting in Jeet Kune Do training and look at how to set up a training program to meet goals.
Most martial arts systems have a progression through which students move as they advance from a basic to a more complex and sophisticated understanding of the material. We will look at how Jeet Kune Do advancement is set up and how students receive recognition for their progress.
Some Jeet Kune Do students have an interest in testing their skills against other martial artists. With this in mind, the benefits and drawbacks of participating in competitions and tournaments will be considered. Finally, we will also look at how taking part in demonstrations can be a useful way for Jeet Kune Do students to grow in the art.
