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About Dwight Woods
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Expertise
I can answer questions relating to training in Bruce Lee`s martial art philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, and its associated disciplines.

Experience
I have trained in martial arts since 1973 and in Jeet Kune Do since 1983. I am a Full Instructor in Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do certified by Sifu Daniel Inosanto, Bruce Lee's premier disciple.

Organizations
Inosanto International Martial Art Instructors Association.
Thai Boxing Association of the uSA.
Wing Chun Kung Fu Association.
Boxe Francaise-Savate Federation of the uSA

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Dwight Woods 
In Category  Self Defense

SubjectDate Asked

getting certified2/28/2009
  Q: I trained in JKD Concepts at the NYMAA with Neil Cauliffe circa 1989 -1991(with Tommy Macaluso and ...
  A: Martino, See if you can find my Glazer-Kennedy colleague in Kingston, Ms. Andrea ...
question2/21/2009
  Q: Ive recently seen some jeet kune do and it seems to make you very fast or emphesis alot on speed ...
  A: Raul, Yes sometimes it may seem that JKD's emphasis is on speed but at other times it's more on ...
how can self-defence justified2/15/2009
  Q: can you explain briefly,describe briefly,discuss,evaluate,outline how can self-defence is justified? ...
  A: Warm Spirit, I'm not sure what you are asking, but I'll give it a try. Quite simply, self-defence is ...
Martial Arts2/14/2009
  Q: Hey Dwight, My names Kyle and im 15 years old, turning 16 this year and i was wondering if you had ...
  A: Kyle, Any (good) training is better than nothing at all, so by all means, go check out the Wing Chun ...
Fairfax1/9/2009
  Q: I live in Northern Virginia, more specifically in Fairfax. I was wondering if you know of ...
  A: Dane, The only guys in Virginia (a State I can't yet figure out) are Frank Cucci, Mateo de Los Reyes ...
getting certified9/23/2008
  Q: I trained in JKD Concepts at the NYMAA with Neil Cauliffe circa 1989 -1991(with Tommy Macaluso and ...
  A: Martino, His school is American Dragon in Coral Springs, Florida 954 255-6545. If it doesn't work ...
link7/25/2008
  Q: Sorry about that...here is the link... http://mmathewoodlands.com/instructordetails.aspx?cid=chadk ...
  A: Yes, Mike, you got it right. As for his credentials, let me put it this way. Paul Vunak is an ...
link7/24/2008
  Q: Sorry about that...here is the link... http://mmathewoodlands.com/instructordetails.aspx?cid=chadk
  A: Mike, Man, I'm sorry for you that you asked me this question when I've just returned from the 35th ...
JKD7/19/2008
  Q: I am interested in Jeet Kune Do but have a few questions. I am primarily interested in self defense ...
  A: Is your name Dwight too? Pretty cool if it is. Yes, JKD is the way to go! Most definitely. Right now ...
whats next?6/13/2008
  Q: woods. I ask a lot of questions i know, but iv had my 2 years of Jun Fan training,had 1 year and a ...
  A: Josh, You know what I'm going to tell you! "It's not the daily increase but the daily decrease... ...
re:bruce lee ground fighting2/4/2008
  Q: wrestling and the like) and if he did how extensively did he go into it ? thans plse answer
  A: Nawaz, Bruce Lee did indeed examine aspects of grappling in developing Jeet Kune Do. If you look in ...
hi11/17/2007
  Q: Mr. Woods Can you please answer this question. Who would win in a fight Bruce lee vs Dr. Masaki ...
  A: Mark, I'll indulge you. Hatsumi better be more skilled... he has a huge advantage... he's not dead ...
Jeet Kune Do and Jun Fan Gung Fu6/21/2007
  Q: I am an aspiring Jeet Kune Do practionier that is looking for a Jun Fan Gung Fu instructor in ...
  A: Brian, I have three colleagues in Virginia. Unfortunately, I don't know the Commonwealth well enough ...
Tae Kwon Do3/9/2007
  Q: I took TKD in high school many years a go and was thinking of re-doing it again. I never got off ...
  A: You can't! You answered your own question, Mike. Tae Kwon Do is NOT the answer if you're looking to ...
streetfight2/7/2007
  Q: i am 28yrs old blackbelt holder in karate(1996).Right now i am not in practise from last 2 yrs.My ...
  A: Sanju, The problem is that traditional Karate training isn't always the best answer for a ...
JKD12/15/2006
  Q: What is the difference and simularities between Sifu Bruce's movie style and actual fighting style?
  A: Li, I would say that Bruce Lee tried to show some of his true feelings about martial art training in ...
The Straight Lead9/14/2006
  Q: Hope all is well at the academy.If it isnt too much of a bother could you please answer a question ...
  A: Carbia, Why did you take a weekday job in the Grove? Isn't that too far away from all the other ...
training6/2/2006
  Q: Regarding the same topic, for a martial artist specifically, is it better to do "lighter" weights ...
  A: Roelant, Like everyone else I've always heard that lighter weights/more reps doesn't lead to ...
jeet kune do5/8/2006
  Q: Just wondering about some Jeet Kune Do instuctors. Since I will be moving to montreal soon I was ...
  A: Roland, I know Phil Gelinas personally and can therefore recommend him. I don't know of "another ...
My school, teacher etc.11/26/2004
  Q: Mr. Woods. My school is in Lucerne, Central Switzerland. My teacher is SiHing Freddy Eggstein, who ...
  A: Brian, I don't recall if I replied to this message earlier. In case I haven't I wanted to say it ...
Bruce's opinion on Wing Chun11/26/2004
  Q: I'm a novice Wing Chun student (7 months). I started studying Wing Chun because the nearest JKD dojo ...
  A: First off, I'm not a Master just an instructor but thanks for the accolades. I'm glad to hear you're ...
Jeet kune do7/19/2004
  Q: Woods: A lot of information has been released since the death of Bruce Lee. I believe that most of ...
  A: Mr. Galvez, Sorry for the dealy in answering. I've tried four times to send you this reply and every ...
JKD/Jun Fan5/13/2004
  Q: I was reading about jeet kune do, but I was confused about the difference between JKD and jun fan. ...
  A: Jeff, What were you reading? The term Jun Fan (Bruce Lee's Chinese name) refers to the training ...
Things that your life and art have taught you4/13/2004
  Q: Woods As you are an expert in the martial arts, I would be grateful to receive some of your wisdom ...
  A: Brian, Do you actually mean "what things have your life and art taught you which you deem most ...
video training tapes6/8/2002
  Q: please sir,,recommend a number of good home-study video courses by well-respected martial arts ...
  A: HGARH, The world of videotapes is so vast that it's well near impossible to recommend titles in 4 ...
BEST BOOK7/26/2001
  Q: sir.pleas answer my1-WHAT IS THE BEST BOOK ABOUT ( MARTIAL ARTS )? 2-WHAT IS THE BEST BOOK ABOUT ( ...
  A: Aorrs, The best is whatever you research for yourself and decide makes the most sense to you. I ...

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