Jeet Kune Do
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Jeet Kune Do (JKD) is a mixed martial art defence system and life philosophy founded by world renowned martial artist Bruce Lee with direct, non classical and straightforward movements. The system works on the use of different 'tools' for different situations.
These situations are broken down into ranges (Kicking, Punching, Trapping and Grappling), with techniques flowing smoothly between them. It is referred to as a "style without style". Unlike more traditional martial arts, Jeet Kune Do is not fixed or patterned, and is a philosophy with guiding thoughts. It was named for the concept of interception, or attacking your opponent while he is about to attack. Bruce Lee himself often referred to it as "The art of expressing the human body" in his writings and in interviews. Through his studies Bruce came to believe that styles had become too rigid, and unrealistic.. He believed that combat was spontaneous, and that a martial artist cannot predict it, only react to it, and that a good martial artist should "Be like water" and move fluidly without hesitation.
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The Way of the Spiritual Warrior is, we believe, unique in the UK to have teachers who have gained instructorships under both Grandmaster Richard Bustillo and Guro Dan Inasanto who both trained directly with Bruce Lee himself. Every year Sifu Bustillo makes the trip to the UK and visits us for a weekend of unbelievable training.
Suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced students
Serving Nuneaton, Bedworth, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Rugby areas near Coventry.

"I would have no hesitation recommending anyone to study at the Way of the Spiritual Warrior Academy!"
Danny Jon Jules - Star of Red Dwarf, Blade and The Story Teller on CBBC
"One of the best equipped schools I have visited in the UK!"
Royce Gracie - UFC Legend
"Tony Pillage.... he's awesome!"
Chuck Liddell - UFC Legend
"What a great day I had yesterday at Spiritual Warriors gym in Coventry. Tony Pillage is a great guy. Very humble and from what I've heard a great coach! "
Ian "The Machine" Freeman
"Really liked the Way of the Spiritual Warrior gym in Coventry. Nice people and a great facility."
Alistair Overeem Strikeforce Heavyweight world champion
"The Way of the Spiritual Warrior is certainly the finest martial arts school in the Coventry area!"
Richard Bustillo - Bruce Lee's Training Partner
Our dedicated full-time centre in Coventry is recognised as one of the leading martial arts schools in the UK by everyone from UFC Mixed Martial Arts champions to local parents. We teach Karate, Judo, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Filipino arts, family marital arts, ladies only classes, Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ), self protection, family martial arts and self defence in Coventry.
Located on Foleshill Road we are easily accessible to Nuneaton, Bedworth, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Rugby areas near Coventry.
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