Jeet Kune Do (JKD) is the revolutionary martial arts philosophy founded by Bruce Lee, emphasizing efficiency, directness, and personal expression. At American Eagle Martial Arts in Ridgewood, NJ, our Bergen County JKD program continues Lee’s legacy by combining modern combat realism with philosophical depth.
Our JKD curriculum focuses on adaptability learning to react fluidly to any situation, using only what works. Students train across multiple disciplines, drawing from boxing, kickboxing, grappling, fencing, and traditional martial arts principles.
Key training components include:
Our instructors ensure each student develops their own personal style - not bound by rigid systems but guided by practical efficiency and freedom of movement.
“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.” - Bruce Lee