Bruce Lee passed away 35 years ago today and the Bruce Lee Foundation held a very special three day weekend event in honor of his memory and the incredible legacy he left behind.

It was a touching weekend to hear from and meet so many of the people whose lives Bruce Lee touched. We heard from many of his original students, close friends, and family, including Linda lee Cadwell (widow), Shannon Lee (daughter), Allen Joe, Jesse Glover, Ted Wong, George Lee and Taky Kimura.

The highlight of the celebration for me however, was the Sunday morning Instructor Summit, the first ever organized gathering of JKD students and instructors of all backgrounds. It was good to see that the interest in keeping Bruce Lee’s Martial Art legacy alive is still very strong.

The objective of the Summit was to discuss the Bruce Lee Foundation’s (BLF) role in Jeet Kune Do. This was an exciting occasion mainly due to the fact that the Jeet Kune Do community is so loosely organized without any real universally accepted guiding authority.
Although the task of centralizing JKD without stepping on toes is virtually impossible, it appears that the BLF is prepared to step up to the plate. Here are a few of the results of the JKD Instructor’s Summit, as I understood them (in no particular order):

1. The BLF will consult all willing first generation JKD students in order to compile a fundamental JKD manual to serve as a basic and universal guide.
2. The BLF will announce JKD seminars and events held by first generation instructors
3. The BLF will list JKD instructors and their lineages so that those seeking instruction may have easier access.

Keep in mind that these are only preliminary decisions and that this chapter in JKD history has only just begun.

I’ll post more updates as they become available.

In health.

–
Nhan-Esteban Khuong, L.Ac.
www.SGVJeetKuneDo.com