Members that are officially recognized as being capable of performing the material within their level with at least 80% proficiency. They are not authorized to teach unless they hold a "Senior" or "Instructor" Rank.
Official Instructors & Student Trainers
Find Official Instructors or members holding Student Trainer status in the Chinatown JKD curriculum.
Official Instructors
Members that teach that entire Chinatown JKD curriculum. The four instructor levels represent (for the most part) experience and hours taught. All official instructors are capable of passing on the art of Jeet Kune Do.
Student Trainers
Members that have achieved student trainer status in levels 1 or 2. These individuals can perform all of the material within their level with at least 80% proficiency as well as being able to teach it. They are not official instructors.
FAQ
If you have no prior experience in Jeet Kune Do you must study and complete Level 1 to 3 of the Chinatown JKD curriculum and pass the associated ranking tests. Once you have achieved 3rd rank, you may apply for apprentice instructorship. If you are currently an instructor of at least apprentice level (or equivalent) in Jeet Kune Do you may be eligible to apply for our instructors course without first completing Levels 1 to 3. Contact us for more information.
Our prices are reasonable. For example, the full Level 1 curriculum can be purchased for $99. The testing fee for the 1st Rank exam is $125. Contact us for more details.
That depends on three key factors: 1) Your attributes like speed, balance, coordination, etc. 2) Your character and temperament. 3) Your previous experience.
Rank testing is optional.
There are 9 ranks in total; Three 'Student' ranks, 2 'Student Trainer' ranks, and four Instructor ranks.