According to Lee, this range of training serves to differentiate JKD from other martial arts.
Lee stated that most but not all traditional martial systems specialize in training at one or two ranges.
Bruce Lee's theories have been especially influential and substantiated in the field of Mixed Martial Arts, as the MMA Phases of Combat are essentially the same concept as the JKD combat ranges.
As a historical note, the ranges in JKD have evolved over time. Initially the ranges were categorized as short or close, medium, and long range.
These terms proved ambiguous and eventually evolved into their more descriptive forms although there may still be others who prefer the three categories.
- Kicking
- Punching
- Trapping
- Grappling
