Some Techniques in Jeet Kune Do

The following list is for example purposes only. It is not meant to be definitive.

HAND TOOLS

Lead Straight
Whipping Jab
Finger Jab
Finger Fan
Backfist
Hammerfist
Rear Straight
Rear Cross
Lead Hook
Rear Hook
Overhand
Shovel Hook
Lead Uppercut
Rear Uppercut
Straight Blast

KICKING TOOLS

Leg Obstruction
Scoop Kick (Long and close range)
Ball Kick
Lead Hook Kick
Rear Hook Kick
Inverted Hook Kick
Heel Hook Kick
Side Kick
Flip Kick
Inside Crescent Kick
Outside Crescent Kick

HAND TRAPPING

Pak Sao (Slapping Hand)
Lop Sao (Grabbing Hand)
Huen Sao (Circling Hand)
Jao Sao (Running Hand)
Jut Sao (Jerking Hand)

STANCE & FOOTWORK

On-Guard Position (Bai Jong)
Pendulum
Step Slide
Push Shuffle
Quick Advance
Quick Retreat
Steal-a-step

EVASION & DEFENSE

Jam
Slip
Step Out
Quick Step
Snap Back
Catch
Cuff
Four Corners
Sliding Leverage

OTHER TOOLS & METHODS

Hammer Principle
Water Hose Principle
Whip Principle

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