They didn`t teach me any defense at my Shaolin class during the 80`s, all the students just relied on movement as defense, is there any striking defense moves in Jeet Kun Do?

Mark Ant - I’m no specialist in JKD, but it’s inspired heavily from boxing, which definitely teaches many of these techniques, as well as Wing Chun, which has some valuable concepts, but IMO quite unrealistic practice methods. The most valuable element of JKD is its philosophy: take what is useful, discard the rest, and cosntantly evolve. That’s what we’re doing with EMA! The world of MA is quite different now than back in the 70’s... Hope this helps, and thanks for your comment! 🙏 - Patrick

no, I sometimes practice with my mother or my little brother. Yes, i will practice my striking defence without a partner

Awesome! Glad you like it! Practice well 🙏

Thanks, man! Glad you enjoyed! Practice well 👊 - Patrick

You're most welcome, MsLinan!

Thanks, Diana!

Thanks!

Thanks for the comment, Sacha. Good question. I would say think of it less as leaning towards the strike, but more as hiding and retracting your chin. The natural consequence will be to expose your forehead as a barrier, but it can still be done with backwards momentum to match the rest of your body’s movement. Hope this helps! - Patrick

Awesome! Happy to help 😃 - Patrick

Hey Reuben, yes indeed, seen similar cases before. Usually the answer is more resistance training to increase your muscle mass and hold everything together better. In this case mostly for chest & shoulders, but a full-body, balanced program is always best. Check out this video for ideas: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMeGdtVly7ayqo0.html. Also, please note that I can’t see you, and I’m no doctor... you might have an underlying condition. If you feel bad pain (other than burning from the workout), stop and consult a physician. Hope this helps! - Patrick

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I experienced it many times

It happens to me too