Dan Inosanto



Contribution to the art: When you think of Jeet Kune Do concepts the first instructor that comes to mind would have to be Dan Inosanto. Guro Inosanto is given credit to keeping the concepts art alive after the tragic death of Lee in 1974 with books, seminars, and lessons. 1st generation instructor. read more

Gene Lebell 

Contribution to the art: Brought Japanese style grappling, Judo / ju jitsu Matrial arts into the art with his direct interaction and training with Bruce Lee. Hartsell wrote books on this aspect of influence. read more

James De Mille 



Contribution to the art: Let the world know about one inch punch. Taught small classes in Jeet Kune Do to a select few students. 1st generation instructor. read more

Mohammed Ali 

Contribution to the art: Bruce Lee was impressed with Ali's vision of how to adapt techniques to fit your needs, and introduced his punches and hand maneuvers into the style of Jeet Kune Do. Lee had a video tape machine way before beta and VHS, and would watch Ali over and over to analyze his moves.

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Carter Hargrave

Contribution to the art: President of the World Jeet Kune Do Federation (largest JKD organization) through his teaching program he has original JKD to into more places, cities, and countries than any instructor in the arts history. 

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