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The Influence of Bruce Lee's JKD on Ed Parkers Kenpo!
Over the years, it's intriguing to observe how Jeet Kune Do left its imprint on Ed Parker's Kenpo, especially given the close friendship...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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The Dilemma of the Coach Potato Martial Arts "Expert"
The dilemma of the Internet Sleuth Martial Arts Aficionado, so with the rise of the internet and YouTube. We have a lot of armchair...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Nov 18, 20232 min read
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Using No Way, As A Way! Studying other martial arts through the Lens of JKD
In the intro to Larry Hartsell's book Entering to Trapping to Grappling is the following statement, regarding the strengths and...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Nov 18, 20236 min read
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Some Recommended Online Training Programs for Martial Arts
Here is a list of sites I recommend for personal study that will help supplement the arts we study in Cali Combat Systems. Quite of a few...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Jan 12, 20234 min read
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Some Solo Training Heavy Bag and Grappling Dummy Options
If you're looking for some workouts to do in between training sessions, here are some Bas Rutten heavy bag sessions in Boxing, MMA and...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Jan 12, 20231 min read
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Bridging the Gap: My Journey from High School Wrestling to Dirty Boxing with Randy Couture
Embarking on a martial arts journey is akin to weaving a tapestry of diverse disciplines, each thread contributing to the evolution of a...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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Grappling is Essential to JKD: The Evolution of Grappling in JKD
Bruce Lee's influence on martial arts is undeniable, with his philosophy of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) shaping the way many approach combat. One...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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Why We Do What We Do...
Why I do things the way I do. As a martial artist for over 30 years. I train people who are active military, law enforcement and security...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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My Weight Gain / Weight Loss Journey
In 2002 / 2003 I was 185/190 lbs, I worked out at 24 hour fitness, eat well, blended protein shakes, cooked healthy, had a fun group of...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Sep 29, 20228 min read
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The Evolution of JKD Concepts: Unveiling the JKD Phase Method
In the genesis of JKD Concepts and the inception of the JKD Phase Method, a pivotal conversation with Paul Vunak unraveled the...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Sep 24, 20223 min read
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How I Lost 50 LBS and Keep It Off
Since 2019 when I was around 260 lbs I've lead a much healthier lifestyle and I've consistently stayed around 210 lbs. Here's how I've...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Sep 24, 20227 min read
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Family Friendly Free Things to do Outside of at San Diego Comic Con Off-Sites 2022
FX FX promises an a-maze-ing experience for San Diego Comic-Con 2022 attendees, with the network announcing a massive labyrinth as part...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Jul 15, 202212 min read
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The Trial of Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard is Shinning a Light on Male Survivors of Domestic Violence
Recently Fox 5 News reporter Liberty Zabala did a report on May 16th highlighting Male Victims of Domestic Violence, a topic that is...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Jun 1, 202213 min read
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Unveiling my Martial Arts Journey in the 90s: A Journey through Wadō-Ryū Jujutsu and Trapfighting
The early 90s marked a pivotal era in my martial arts journey, a time when the eclectic tapestry of grappling arts unfolded beyond the...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
May 24, 20222 min read
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Learn About Our Program
Here is an overview of our training program. You can click on the YouTube playlist for each category to see some videos from training...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
May 9, 20221 min read
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What is Jeet Kune Do? What Do We Do? And Why Do We Do It This Way?
What is Jeet Kune Do? Jeet Kune Do is a martial art developed by Bruce Lee, it was a product of his training and experience studying...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
May 4, 20228 min read
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CCS Martial Arts - Phase 1 - Level 1 - Curriculum Standards
CCS Martial Arts - Phase 1 - Level 1 - Testing Requirements: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfBpwyJ2szZ9sd13BV5YGzjsmv3j-zpCh ...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Apr 26, 20223 min read
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The Desert Diet - How To Eat Like A Caveman
The Passover Plunge Diet How To Eat Like A Cave Man A Paleo - Mediterranean - Allergy Elimination Style Diet How I Lost Over 40 LBS Break...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Feb 2, 20223 min read
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Understanding The Differences Between JKD Concepts and Original JKD
Chris Kent's statement at the beginning of the Jun Fan / Jeet Kune Do text book summarizes my understanding of Jun Fan Gung Fu and JKD as...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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Understanding Training Isolated Moments and The Element of Surprise
Here is a video I want you to watch to help you understand a key concept of training: https://www.facebook.com/jared.wihongi/videos/10346...

Sifu Jeramiah Giehl
Jan 19, 20221 min read
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