It's funny.  When I tell people I am practicing and apprenticing in the martial arts, I'm asked, "Which one?".  I tell them, "Jeet Kune Do" pretty timidly.  The reason being is that I get a blank stare.  How do you explain to someone who is expecting to hear karate, tae kwon do, or kung fu what Bruce Lee's interpretation of the martial arts is? 

Most people stop asking questions after I tell them, "It's Bruce Lee's martial arts."  A terrible explanation of what is encompassed in Jeet Kune Do.  Bruce Lee was apprehensive in giving his martial arts philosophy a name.  I'm with that train of thought, but people need names for the sake of some recognition and acknowledgment. 

It is difficult to define no way as the way.  Other than my martial arts training, I have lived my life trying to free myself from restriction for the last seven years and will continue to do so.  The people I speak to about my experiences and physical challenges think I'm crazy, but they respect my choices (most of the time) and they see positive results.  I am going to continue learning and challenging myself.  I would like to be an example for those who want to explore the most of our human experience.

I would like to share my experiences and respect your choices.  I would also like to invite you to ask questions, buck the system, choose your own path, and believe impossible is not in your vocabulary.
 


Comments

Freud5150

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:31:30

The first post is the start of the ripple...

"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore"
~ Andre Gide

Best Wishes

 

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:49:21

Looking forward to hear more about your journey!

 

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:23:18

Awesome :)

 



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