In the vibrant heart of San Francisco, during the auspicious hour and year of the dragon, a legend was born. Bruce Lee, a name that would later echo through the halls of martial arts history, embarked on a journey that would redefine combat philosophy. As a young man in America, Bruce blended his martial prowess with philosophical insights.
However, it was in Oakland, California, where Bruce's vision for a new form of martial arts took shape. An infamous fight, a challenge by the traditional martial arts community, became the catalyst for his creation of Jeet Kune Do - a fluid, dynamic, and brutally effective combat style free from the confines of tradition. Bruce's journey led him to Los Angeles, where he opened a school in Chinatown, nurturing Jeet Kune Do into its most mature form, a legacy that would captivate the world.
Enter Sifu Jerry Poteet, a martial artist of repute and a black belt in Kenpo Karate. Chosen by Bruce Lee himself, Jerry became one of the elite few to train privately with the master during the vibrant Chinatown Era of the 1960s. Sifu Poteet, hailed as "the greatest Jeet Kune Do instructor in the world," embodied the art's pure essence, refusing to dilute its potency. His role in the biographical film "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" further solidified his dedication to preserving the authentic teachings of Bruce Lee.
