You Give Me Commitment and Effort.
The Jeet Kune Do training you receive will profoundly improve your martial skills and help you work towards totality in combat as expressed in Jeet Kune Do.
Recall from the homepage that my ultimate objective for you is to flourish; not just in martial arts, but in life.
An intensive study of the movement training discipline of Jeet Kune Do can cultivate the highest level of well-being by satisfying all elements of its construction.
Are you uncertain of beginning Jeet Kune Do training or, if you've trained before, are you guarded in resuming training because:
You're afraid your conditioning is not good enough?
Your previous experience with Jeet Kune Do was not good?
You were made to do advanced things right out of the gate?
You haven't found the Jeet Kune Do teacher that "fits" you?
You haven't found a Jeet Kune Do curriculum that has the breadth and depth you seek?
You've been injured before training Jeet Kune Do?
Solid Skill Development A process involving steps such as learning to yield, "feeding" the rear hand, and returning to the line can develop solid skill in the "swinging gate." A system involving multiple stages of curriculum ascension can develop solid skill in Jeet Kune Do. |
Confidence Being receptive to Jeet Kune Do teachings and diligently working on the skills leads to good Jeet Kune Do technique. Good technique, mindfulness, and countless repetitions leads to success in Jeet Kune Do. Jeet Kune Do success breeds confidence in the art and in life. |
Guarantee of Satisfaction The 100 percent satisfaction guaranteed commitment is something I pride myself on. I truly want you to feel that the value you receive from your Jeet Kune Do training is exceptional. Read more about the martial arts training guarantee here (coming soon). |
I know how frustrating it is to work with JKD businesses or professionals who don’t provide in-depth teaching and personal attention.
I pride myself on both.
Beyond in-depth teaching and personal attention, you can trust:
My knowledge, skills, and abilities (evidenced by my credentials)
My personal and professional experience
Testimonials
My mindset
Magda Institute Association Began MI Association training in 2001. Jeet Kune Do is the core of the MI Phase Curriculum. As a direct student of Dan Inosanto, the founder received his Jeet Kune Do training directly from a Bruce Lee student. |
In 1996, I began training with Sifu Wayne Jackson in Williamsport, Maryland. While JKD was not the focal point of the curriculum, he often included material from a variety of Jeet Kune Do proponents; including Dan Inosanto.
Even before my training with Sifu Wayne ended, I was exposed to even more JKD training via my connection to the Magda Institute Association.
On the professional side of things, I first began teaching in 2001. As the Fitness Director at Headquarters Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall, I launched a martial arts program under the Marine Corps Community Services banner. This program continued until my departure in February 2008.
This time period was instrumental in my professional growth. I taught classes nearly every day of the week; one of which was a Phase Class that included Jeet Kune Do. I also organized some seminars that included JKD.
Since 2008, I have mostly taught in the civilian world; except for a brief, several-month stint of teaching aboard Westover Air Reserve Base in 2015; while employed as the Exercise Physiologist.
Throughout my career, I have helped countless men and women develop Jeet Kune Do knowledge, skills and abilities. While I have many memories related to training with a who's who of JKD, my favorite memory involves Sifu Richard Bustillo:
On multiple occasions throughout the seminar, I interacted directly with Sifu Richard.
The two most memorable interactions involved some trapping and grappling.
The trapping interaction involved being taught four different responses to four different energies. Once you learned the responses, any of the energies could be used. You then tried to quickly act with the appropriate response.
The grappling interaction involved learning to apply a couple of techniques directly on Sifu Richard. This was great because he provided real-time feedback to make the techniques better.
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I define this by a single word - family.
This is the feeling I desire for you to experience.
Other single word choices that serve my mindset well include: brotherhood or community.
The desired result is twofold:
You feel that you're cared about
You feel a sense of belonging to a group that shares a common purpose
The “path” involves three simple steps:
Step 1 - Claim, Schedule, & Complete
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Step 2 - Join & Commit
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Step 3 - Achieve Achieve your status of competent, confident JKD warrior by letting us guide you on your journey of JKD growth |
Immersing yourself in the experience of Phase training can certainly liven your life in countless ways.
The connection between your mind, body, and spirit will strengthen greatly providing you with an increased appreciation of the connectedness of your own being, which can lead to a greater appreciation of the world around you.
Your confidence will grow by leaps and bounds providing you with the self-belief to conquer new personal and / or professional challenges.
You will experience stamina improvements that provide you with increased energy that inspires you to try new active pursuits you've only previously dreamed of.
These "livenings" only scratch the surface of what's possible.
The human body was created to move.
In fact, movement is critical to human existence.
"Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it." - Plato
Beyond livening your life, Phase training can lengthen your life in numerous ways and it can increase your "healthspan" or the time you spend in good health and being free from disability.
The maintenance of a healthy weight is more likely when movement is a regular part of your life. Maintaining a healthy weight and being active contribute to the reduction of chronic diseases connected to inactivity and obesity, which can lead to a longer life.
Resilience or the ability to adapt positively under adverse circumstances is thought to be associated with longevity. Quality movement training can create positive adverse circumstances that promote the development of resilience. This resilience can transcend movement and contribute to a lengthened life.
The link between health and social connections is strong. Being a part of CFP's Phase community connects you to others with whom you have shared interests. This connection can positively impact your health, which can, in turn, positively impact your life's length.
These "lengthenings" only scratch the surface of what's possible.
If you’re looking to grow as a martial artist and a person you need a powerful change agent.
If Jeet Kune Do training sparks your interest, the Phase Curriculum is for you.
While many view the martial arts simply as systems of self-defense, I see the martial arts as one of the most powerful change agents known to mankind – the kind of change agent that fosters serious personal growth and development.
A martial art’s ability to foster personal growth and development has as much, or more, to do with the teacher than the art itself. The teacher’s comprehensive knowledge of the art, its cultural and historical significance, and the teacher’s belief and commitment to the transforming power of the art are even more important.
Jeet Kune Do is a splendid change agent. Delving deeply into the world of Jeet Kune Do and truly committing yourself to the rigorous path can change your life in ways you never imagined.
On your journey of growth, Jeet Kune Do will be a source of inspiration and delight.
While you will acquire knowledge, that’s not the objective.
Why?
It’s not the objective because knowledge alone is useless.
Only when you learn to apply your knowledge do you gain the power associated with that knowledge. In other words, your knowledge becomes usable knowledge when you can actually apply the things you have learned.
So, remember – knowledge is not power!
The ability to apply knowledge is power.
In life, opportunities come along that can forever change your future.
Many times these opportunities are squandered due to family, fear, friends, indecision, and other real and perceived obstacles.
Change requires moving outside your comfort zone.
Change also requires seizing the right opportunities.
By seizing this opportunity, you are changing your future for the better.
For a brighter future, learn how you can get started with our FREE Classes.
Whether you’re ready or not to begin your lifelong journey into Jeet Kune Do and the powerful and transforming world that is martial arts, you should take this opportunity to learn more about Jeet Kune Do.
To be a true student you must embrace the mindset of lifelong learning.
If you're ready, complete the First 3 Classes Free form below now.
If you're not yet ready, I recommend doing two things.
First, check out my Why Jeet Kune Do Training page. This page explains my perspective on how training in Jeet Kune Do helps me accomplish my "WHY," which is to liven and lengthen the lifespans and healthspans of my community members.
Second, don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge by exploring the following areas (when completed) of Jeet Kune Do:
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The process of claiming your three free classes is easy.
Just complete four simple steps:
NOTE: A prospective student is only entitled to three (3) TOTAL free classes. These three (3) free classes may be "spent" on one area of interest, such as Phase Curriculum, or on multiple arts. The choice is yours.
Phase Curriculum This curriculum track blends multiple disciplines into one cohesive whole spread across ten levels of training. Jeet Kune Do is the core of the Phase Curriculum. |
Cultural Curriculum This curriculum track focuses on the individual arts of Kali, Muay Thai, Silat, and Wing Chun. |