The Qualities of JKD are: Coordination, Precision, Power, Endurance, Balance, Body Feel, Good Form, Vision Awareness, Speed, Timing, and Attitude. All important in the NBA for sure, and any other sport for that matter. Bruce made sure that JKD was a good cross-trainer for other sports. Mobility is a huge part, as well as mental toughness.
Not the first time an NBA player has studied Jeet Kune Do. Kareem Abdul Jabbar was an actual student of Bruce Lee, and he appeared in Lee's last film GAME OF DEATH as Lee's ultimate opponent (one of the greatest fight scenes ever filmed!). JKD can do good things for EVERY aspect of one's life.
I agree i think people should get over the rivalry completely different skills postitions team depth but both are amazing players. I dont know why fans have to hate rather then just enjoy watching two amazing players especially when in real life as much rivalry as they have on the court off the court they're respect and actually act as though they like each other so whats the problem....
He is toooo fine. I think I would faint If I saw him in person. seriously I would. Love you kobe. Did you see that smile. Gosh. Talk about GQ. tooo hot.
you strike first if it's viable. Every attack creates an opening for your opponent to exploit so you might not necessarily always strike first. It might be better to evade and counter, or trap. But the most effective way to defend is to intercept the opponents attack with your own.
Tom Cruise is an all time NBA player probaly the best of the best. Nothing ever seen like him Tom Cruise legend than Jordan more iconic than Kobe more famous than Bird. He knew the court inside and out HAIL TOM CRUISE as NBAS GREATEST!!
Thank you, Mr.White. YOU GET ME! I just hate when people hate and rate players on how many rings they have won because if we judged players like that, then technically Robert Horry is in the top 3 players of all time. I said it two comments ago and I'll say it again, in no way do I hate on Kobe because the skill he has is unimaginable and I admire what he can do with and without the basketball. But people gotta give James some props because I rarely ever find a fan of his outside of Ohio.
@multifacetedmage , yes, the movie was called The game of death, it also had another one of his students in there as well, Dan Inosanto. he had mostly his friends and students that movie.
@multifacetedmage Robert Parish, former Celtics center also practiced martial arts and he said that is what helped him and Kareem endure their long careers. I mean these two had 20 and 19 year careers respectively. That is crazy, considering that both of them were 7footers.
"Kobe, for the last twelve years, you've been going into people's living rooms almost every night, nine months in a year ... through the TV obviously " LOL
Man ....That old guy seems really quick. I wonder if Kobe ever sparred with Kareem Abdul Jabbar...was Bruce's friend and appeared in his movie.Pretty sure he practiced some Jeet Kune Do.
Now I know he studies Bruce Lees art I see where his vast improvement has come from over the last few years, grant it, im not denying his discipline and work ethic but being able to implement Jeet Kune Do-Bruce Lees art into his training could propel him past Michael Jordans abilities. some say hes already there, but He will never have Michael Talent, Will, determination, Killer Instinct, & Athletic ability..and ability to create, but Knowing Kobe with this knowledge he could surpas him
well imo Kobe is the Clyde Drexler of his generation Clyde was a great player no doubt and is considered amongst the 50 best players in NBA History Clyde was one of the most entertaining players of his timed he even led Portland to the Finals (like Kobe led LA last year) but Clyde only won a championship under the leadership of Hakeem Olajuwon (like kobe only won under the leader ship of Shaq) kobe is good for his time but ppl need to stop saying he is the next Magic or MJ
Wing Chun isn't 1 part of Keet Kun Do. In fact, Jeet Kun Do is what Bruce Lee invented. He used to learn Wing Chun but he left half way during his training. Bruce Lee used his knowledge of Wing Chun and invented Jeet Kun Do. Wing Chun is about how to sense the opponent's movement and counter it in close compact.
Get it right Elie! Kobe Bryant's JKD teacher was Dan Inosanto (officially certified by Bruce Lee), not Jerry Poteet (a Bruce Lee student, not certified to teach).
For the uneducated who like to say that Kobe was better than MJ at 28 or 29, His Airness won his first of five MVPs when he was 25. No doubt that Kobe is one of the greatest of all-time, but you can't beat the original.
no one but kobe and the lakers fans consider him the GOAT, generally that is given to michael jordan. there really is no disputing what jordan did as a player
Jeet Kun Do isn't part of Wing Chun. Bruce Lee used to learn Winn Chun until he left half way during his training. Bruce Lee invented Jeet Kun Do with his knowledge of Wing Chun. The video said something about visualizing where the opponent goes next is very similar to Wing Chun. Wing Chun is about sensing where the opponent will attack when they are in close combat. Where do i know all this stuff? There was a show in Hong Kong where they interviewed Lee's Wing Chun master.
i'd like to see Kobe and D.J, Mbenga get down, Mbenga is a black belt. Adam Morrison's new nickname "CATFISH MO" stunning resemblance. you heard it here first!!!
one reporter asked Shaq " how do think about Kaman [clips centre]?" , and guess how Shaq replied..."I don't know. I've never been to the Kaiman island"
Wing Chun isn't part of Jeet Kun Do. Lee used to learn Wing Chun until he left during his training. Lee invented Jeet Kun Do with his knowledge of Wing Chun. The video said something about visualizing where the opponent attacks is very similar to Wing Chun. Wing Chun is about how to sense your opponent's movement with close combat. How do i know all these stuff? There was a documentary TV show in Hong Kong interviewing Lee's Wing Chun master.
In jeet kune do there is no "only do this, or only do that" . For example, say you dont strike first, but rather, evade and counter. As soon as that counter lands you're not gonna wait for him to throw so you can counter again, youre gonna beat the shit outta him and not give him any chance to retaliate.
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Kobe was a JKD student for a long time, but no can forget Abdul Kareem Jabbar.
The Qualities of JKD are: Coordination, Precision, Power, Endurance, Balance, Body Feel, Good Form, Vision Awareness, Speed, Timing, and Attitude. All important in the NBA for sure, and any other sport for that matter. Bruce made sure that JKD was a good cross-trainer for other sports. Mobility is a huge part, as well as mental toughness.
Just when I thought Kobe couldn't be anymore awesome =)
Good for Kobe.
Keeping Studying.
Love,
Teri
Not the first time an NBA player has studied Jeet Kune Do.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar was an actual student of Bruce Lee, and he appeared in Lee's last film GAME OF DEATH as Lee's ultimate opponent (one of the greatest fight scenes ever filmed!).
JKD can do good things for EVERY aspect of one's life.
Who would've thought that Kobe practices the art of Jeet Kune Doe? Kobe and Bruce...two of my heros...
:20 Kobe's facial expression made me bust out laughing after hearing "You've been going into people's living room every night" lmao
I agree i think people should get over the rivalry completely different skills postitions team depth but both are amazing players. I dont know why fans have to hate rather then just enjoy watching two amazing players especially when in real life as much rivalry as they have on the court off the court they're respect and actually act as though they like each other so whats the problem....
ty for posting!
First Kareem and now Kobe! The legend of JKD in the NBA continues...
BRAVO!!!! HAIL TO THE NBA-MVP 2009. God Bless You Kobe and your Teammates. Viva LAKERS!
seckback is the man this guy cracks me up
is this dudes voice a joke . im dieing here
yes indeed my brother...hands down
The funniest thing was Kobe looking puzzled then cracking up at the weird ass TV comment
one of the best players now, possibly THE best player NOW, but not the best of all time
this guy always asks places funny questions. Subbed
MJ= The G.O.A.T
Never heard of Kobe but he seems a decent person.
The best ever that is Kobe
Bruce Lee is the best.
I love kobe
thank you boy!
what a positive guy =)
Thats siick, Kobe my fav player is training in my hero's martial art concept
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was Bruce Lee's student, cool to hear Kobe is learning the same martial art!
I think Kobe is just a great player. Don't know why people hate him so much.
i love your videos ellie!
haha, Jeet Kune Do runs DEEP in Lakerdom =)
0:17
HAHAHA he's like wtf u talking about boy?
then he's like oooohhhhh righ right
He is toooo fine. I think I would faint If I saw him in person. seriously I would. Love you kobe. Did you see that smile. Gosh. Talk about GQ. tooo hot.
you strike first if it's viable. Every attack creates an opening for your opponent to exploit so you might not necessarily always strike first. It might be better to evade and counter, or trap. But the most effective way to defend is to intercept the opponents attack with your own.
the beginning is so funny. kobe expressions on the bruce lee comment is freakin funny
kobe stop beaing so good.......gosh!
Kobe And Bruce Lee Is The Best I Should Say....
Oh it's all good man no worries much respect.
Tom Cruise is an all time NBA player probaly the best of the best. Nothing ever seen like him Tom Cruise legend than Jordan more iconic than Kobe more famous than Bird. He knew the court inside and out HAIL TOM CRUISE as NBAS GREATEST!!
Thank you, Mr.White. YOU GET ME! I just hate when people hate and rate players on how many rings they have won because if we judged players like that, then technically Robert Horry is in the top 3 players of all time. I said it two comments ago and I'll say it again, in no way do I hate on Kobe because the skill he has is unimaginable and I admire what he can do with and without the basketball. But people gotta give James some props because I rarely ever find a fan of his outside of Ohio.
@multifacetedmage , yes, the movie was called The game of death, it also had another one of his students in there as well, Dan Inosanto. he had mostly his friends and students that movie.
Awesome Kobe!!!!!!! Is something comin!??????
its all good kobe is mvp this year go lakers
@multifacetedmage
Robert Parish, former Celtics center also practiced martial arts and he said that is what helped him and Kareem endure their long careers. I mean these two had 20 and 19 year careers respectively. That is crazy, considering that both of them were 7footers.
our jeet kune do dojo integrates wing chun in the lessons
"Kobe, for the last twelve years, you've been going into people's living rooms almost every night, nine months in a year ... through the TV obviously "
LOL
i agreed, haters just cant deal the truth.
Kobe Bryant does NOT deserve to be mentioned in the same sentence as BRUCE LEE. I totally agree.
Man ....That old guy seems really quick.
I wonder if Kobe ever sparred with Kareem Abdul Jabbar...was Bruce's friend and appeared in his movie.Pretty sure he practiced some Jeet Kune Do.
kobes face when ellie says he goes into peoples house at night is priceless
hope kobe could use his jeet kune do in nba finals..
YOU WIN! With the Nas quote from Ether.
Now I know he studies Bruce Lees art
I see where his vast improvement has come from
over the last few years, grant it, im not denying his discipline and work ethic
but being able to implement Jeet Kune Do-Bruce Lees art into his training could
propel him past Michael Jordans abilities.
some say hes already there, but He will never have Michael Talent, Will, determination, Killer Instinct, & Athletic ability..and ability to create, but Knowing Kobe with this knowledge he could surpas him
sometimes during his movie shoots, some local martial artist challenged him to a friendly match that is anything than friendly.
the best player
This is gonna make kobe phantom elbow deadier
well imo Kobe is the Clyde Drexler of his generation
Clyde was a great player no doubt and is considered amongst the 50 best players in NBA History Clyde was one of the most entertaining players of his timed he even led Portland to the Finals (like Kobe led LA last year) but Clyde only won a championship under the leadership of Hakeem Olajuwon (like kobe only won under the leader ship of Shaq) kobe is good for his time but ppl need to stop saying he is the next Magic or MJ
of all times
Wing Chun isn't 1 part of Keet Kun Do. In fact, Jeet Kun Do is what Bruce Lee invented. He used to learn Wing Chun but he left half way during his training. Bruce Lee used his knowledge of Wing Chun and invented Jeet Kun Do. Wing Chun is about how to sense the opponent's movement and counter it in close compact.
Get it right Elie! Kobe Bryant's JKD teacher was Dan Inosanto (officially certified by Bruce Lee), not Jerry Poteet (a Bruce Lee student, not certified to teach).
Jordan just played basketball with a CEO named Rogers. He still pretty much alive.
Kobe by far is more feared than anyone in the NBA...I bet you haters say in a game...o fuck kobe has the ball
who is kobe's teacher - if I was him, I'd pay for private lessons from Dan "the man" Inosanto
1:15
HE GAVE HIS AUTOGRAPH TO BILLY RAY CYRUS!
RIP Your Mom
1827-2009
1.40 mr jerry is actually using some of the skills from "wing chun"...
actually some of the skils in jeet kune do are from "wing chun"...
For the uneducated who like to say that Kobe was better than MJ at 28 or 29, His Airness won his first of five MVPs when he was 25. No doubt that Kobe is one of the greatest of all-time, but you can't beat the original.
Shit "Jeet Kune Do" may be why Kobe's so good!!
RIP Michael Jordan 1958-2009
kobe is the bruce lee of basketball
oh crap. now I really wanna do JEET KUN DO!
kobe mvp
no one but kobe and the lakers fans consider him the GOAT, generally that is given to michael jordan. there really is no disputing what jordan did as a player
Jeet Kun Do isn't part of Wing Chun. Bruce Lee used to learn Winn Chun until he left half way during his training. Bruce Lee invented Jeet Kun Do with his knowledge of Wing Chun. The video said something about visualizing where the opponent goes next is very similar to Wing Chun. Wing Chun is about sensing where the opponent will attack when they are in close combat. Where do i know all this stuff? There was a show in Hong Kong where they interviewed Lee's Wing Chun master.
This is why nobody trash talks to kobe any more.
nah Jeet Kune do is not THAT simple. But it is pretty simple though, thats the beauty of it.
i feel ya
i'd like to see Kobe and D.J, Mbenga get down, Mbenga is a black belt. Adam Morrison's new nickname "CATFISH MO" stunning resemblance. you heard it here first!!!
kobe da best after mj thats all im gone say
@dk3l3ctr1c he was also in bruce's movie called the game of death.
@Ammaculate44
Wait, who did you mean was the best? Jordan or Lee?
Kobe Bryant and Bruce Lee. Can you name a better duo?
jeet kune do was the first mma read the book bruce lee was before his time
I would love to see him fight Kareem...
I think he was referring to bruce's drop kick on wally.
one reporter asked Shaq " how do think about Kaman [clips centre]?" , and guess how Shaq replied..."I don't know. I've never been to the Kaiman island"
com'on now....MJ is over 9000 !
i agree except the olympics, international play is on a different planet today.
Wing Chun isn't part of Jeet Kun Do. Lee used to learn Wing Chun until he left during his training. Lee invented Jeet Kun Do with his knowledge of Wing Chun. The video said something about visualizing where the opponent attacks is very similar to Wing Chun. Wing Chun is about how to sense your opponent's movement with close combat. How do i know all these stuff? There was a documentary TV show in Hong Kong interviewing Lee's Wing Chun master.
in their prime I would give kobe 2 or 3 games MAX.
kobe is awesome. he doesn't act like a bigshot(even though he is.) like other players.
elie how come you don't interview LeBron?
Martial Arts helps everybody in their way of life.
"BRUCE LEE BOWEN"
BoOooOoOoOoO!
very true
he does jkd? thats awesome
GOAT
First and foremost. Jeet kune do is NOT a martial art, it is a way of fighting.
In jeet kune do there is no "only do this, or only do that" . For example, say you dont strike first, but rather, evade and counter. As soon as that counter lands you're not gonna wait for him to throw so you can counter again, youre gonna beat the shit outta him and not give him any chance to retaliate.
your right kobes good but i hate when people compare lebron to micheal jordan it pisses me off
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best basketball player in the world?! what the