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The name, likeness, image, domain names, designs, and trademarks
of, or associated with, Bruce Lee are owned by Concord Moon L.L.P.
Fact: The name Jun Fan Jeet Kune DoTM was adopted by the Nucleus by unanimous
resolution (January 10-11, 1996). Lee Jun Fan was Sijo Bruce Lee’sTM given birth name. Sijo
Bruce LeeTM added Jun Fan to his teaching of Gung Fu upon his arrival to the United States.
In 1967, Sijo Bruce LeeTM named his all-encompassing art Jeet Kune Do. Since the Nucleus
felt that Jun Fan Gung Fu and Jeet Kune DoTM cannot and should not be separated, it was
decided that the two terms be combined. In this manner, the Nucleus would distinguish the
complete body of technical and philosophical knowledge studied and taught by Sijo Bruce
LeeTM during his lifetime.
My Opinion: There were certain facets that added styles and methods in their entirety,
personal opinions and personal truths; who’s teachings went against all that Sijo Bruce
LeeTM stood for - or even more appropriate, stood against. These instructors called their
confused interpretations Jeet Kune DoTM. I believe that the Nucleus needed to separate
themselves from the prostitution of Sijo Bruce Lee’sTM art of Jeet Kune Do. Therefore, there
had to be a separation from those that just didn't get it. Jun Fan Jeet Kune DoTM signifies
that which Sijo Bruce LeeTM taught and practiced during his lifetime. Therefore the Nucleus
respectfully drew a distinct line between them and methods developed by sects after Sijo
Bruce Lee’sTM death. Taking what is useful and discarding what is not was being distorted.
The Nucleus was looking long-term to protect the legacy of Sijo Bruce LeeTM and the original
art of Jeet Kune DoTM.
To further clarify, Sigung Ted Wong is a practitioner of “Original” Jeet Kune DoTM as Sijo
Bruce LeeTM taught him, practiced and evolved from 1967 to his death in 1973. The term
Original also draws a definite distinction from other crowds. Original practitioners stay true
to Sijo Bruce Lee’sTM teachings rather than dilute and twist his words and guidance for
personal gain.
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Perpetuating
Ted Wong's Teachings
of Jeet Kune DoTM
