Jerry Poteet's Jeet Kune Do

Jerry Poteet's Jeet Kune Do www.jpjkd.com - Jerry Poteet's Jeet Kune Do™ led by Sifu Fran Joseph, is an association of Sifu Je

In the late 60's, Sifu Jerry Poteet was fortunate enough to be chosen as the second student admitted to Bruce Lee’s Chinatown School back in LA. He was also selected to be in a “closed door” group of five students, who trained with Bruce Lee twice a week.

Congratulations to two of our new JPJKD Instructors! Steven Gilchrist in Atlanta, GA and Zoran Cunjack in Perth, Austral...
11/07/2025

Congratulations to two of our new JPJKD Instructors! Steven Gilchrist in Atlanta, GA and Zoran Cunjack in Perth, Australia. Contact them directly for training if you are in their areas; Steven Gilchrist - sifu@dragonmartialartsatl.com, Zoran Cunjack - zoran_cunjak@yahoo.com.au

Here are just a few pictures from our JPJKD UK Seminar last weekend. Thank you to host Norm Willis and the Zen Combat Ac...
10/31/2025

Here are just a few pictures from our JPJKD UK Seminar last weekend. Thank you to host Norm Willis and the Zen Combat Academy group!

Enjoyed an exquisite meal with Norm and Claire Willis at the Blue Fig in Bury St. Edmunds. An incredible evening with an...
10/30/2025

Enjoyed an exquisite meal with Norm and Claire Willis at the Blue Fig in Bury St. Edmunds. An incredible evening with an amazing couple!

What an incredible start to this year’s JPJKD UK Seminar! We look forward to seeing everyone again tomorrow!
10/25/2025

What an incredible start to this year’s JPJKD UK Seminar! We look forward to seeing everyone again tomorrow!

As Bruce Lee once said, “Remembrance is the only paradise out of which we cannot be driven away.” Today, we remember Tim...
10/24/2025

As Bruce Lee once said, “Remembrance is the only paradise out of which we cannot be driven away.” Today, we remember Tim Tackett not with sorrow, but with gratitude for the path he walked, the knowledge he shared, and the lives he touched. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and students.

Join us this weekend for our annual UK JPJKD Seminar! This will be a 2-day JKD Seminar hosted by Sifu Norm Willis at Zen...
10/17/2025

Join us this weekend for our annual UK JPJKD Seminar! This will be a 2-day JKD Seminar hosted by Sifu Norm Willis at Zen Combat Academy in Bury St. Edmunds, UK, from October 25-26, 2025. Come and experience our PHILOSOPHY IN MOTION! Discover what Jerry Poteet learned from Jeet Kune Do founder, Bruce Lee!

The seminar is open to all students, as well as those advanced students seeking instructor certification. Now is the time to elevate your skills as well as refine your training with new knowledge! Sign up today to reserve your spot at: www.jpjkd.com/jpjkd-event-registration Remember; "If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done." - Bruce Lee

Our annual UK JPJKD Seminar is just weeks away! This will be a 2-day JKD Seminar hosted by Sifu Norm Willis at Zen Comba...
10/10/2025

Our annual UK JPJKD Seminar is just weeks away! This will be a 2-day JKD Seminar hosted by Sifu Norm Willis at Zen Combat Academy in Bury St. Edmunds, UK, from October 25-26, 2025. Come and experience our PHILOSOPHY IN MOTION! Discover what Jerry Poteet learned from Jeet Kune Do founder, Bruce Lee!

The seminar is open to all students, as well as those advanced students seeking instructor certification. Now is the time to elevate your skills as well as refine your training with new knowledge! Sign up today to reserve your spot at: www.jpjkd.com/jpjkd-event-registration Remember; "If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done." - Bruce Lee

So proud of our new and promoted JPJKD INSTRUCTORS! Keeping the FLAME alive!
10/09/2025

So proud of our new and promoted JPJKD INSTRUCTORS! Keeping the FLAME alive!

We had a blast at the first day of our annual JPJKD Instructor Seminar! We look forward to seeing everyone again today!
10/05/2025

We had a blast at the first day of our annual JPJKD Instructor Seminar! We look forward to seeing everyone again today!

Experience the difference and join Sifu Fran Poteet-Joseph this weekend for our Annual LA Instructor Seminar! All levels...
09/26/2025

Experience the difference and join Sifu Fran Poteet-Joseph this weekend for our Annual LA Instructor Seminar! All levels and styles are welcome to attend! No experience required. Start or continue your journey to JKD greatness!

The seminar will be held at Ekata Training Center in Valencia, CA, from October 4-5, 2025. We will start at 9AM on both days. This will be an explosive 2-day Jeet Kune Do Instructors Seminar event hosted by Sifu Ed Monaghan. We have a few spaces available so act fast! Visit: http://www.jpjkd.com/jpjkd-event-registration/ to sign up! Looking forward to seeing you all there! Come and discover Philosophy in Motion! Remember to; “Make at least one definite move daily toward your goal." -Bruce Lee

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In the late 60's, Sifu Jerry Poteet was fortunate enough to be chosen as the second student admitted to Bruce Lee’s Chinatown School back in LA. He was also selected to be in a “closed door” group of five students, who trained with Bruce Lee twice a week. Jerry Poteet’s Jeet Kune Do™ now led by Sifu Fran Joseph, is an association of Sifu Jerry Poteet’s students, certified instructors, martial artists, and friends with a passion for the martial art and philosophies of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. Often referred to as “Keeper of the Flame” and “The Conscience of Jeet Kune Do”, Jerry Poteet spent his life living and teaching Jeet Kune Do to a new generation of students. In the late 60’s, Sifu Jerry Poteet was fortunate enough to be chosen as the second student admitted to Bruce Lee’s Chinatown School back in LA. He was also selected to be in a “closed door” group of five students, who trained with Bruce Lee twice a week. “Philosophy In Motion®”, Jerry Poteet was one of Bruce Lee’s first students, privately trained at Bruce Lee’s home and in Chinatown, Los Angeles with an small elite group.

Jerry Poteet represented a living yin yang – hard and soft. His energy and power were distinctive while his compassion and gentleness were endless. With the spirit of a philosopher and the force of unmistakable power, he not only taught Jeet Kune Do as Bruce Lee taught it to him; he shared experiences and wisdom to teach strategy, compassion, efficiency, power, self-awareness, and to live a life unfettered. Through his unique stories and creative analogies, Jerry Poteet simplified the art and life itself for each student.

While many knew of Jerry Poteet’s work through film and choreography, including “Dragon, the Bruce Lee Story”, where he and his wife Sifu Fran Poteet-Joseph trained Jason Scott Lee, his greatest gifts were to those who knew him personally.

He was many things to many people; yet always the same person sharing his energy to all he came into contact with. He was and still is to many of us – a sifu, a teacher, a friend, and an inspiration… The Gold Light. Now students can learn Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do from his renowned student Jerry Poteet online! Step by step “closed door” instruction from the man Inside Kung-Fu magazine called, “ the greatest Jeet Kune Do instructor in the world.” Get authentic, from the source training, tips and information that are guaranteed to elevate your Jeet Kune Do! We are always adding new videos on exciting material! Join now at: https://www.patreon.com/jpjkd