224-The Myth of 'Original' Martial Arts: What Would Bruce Lee Say About Modern JKD and MMA?"
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In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, we dive deep into the myth of “original” martial arts with two experienced voices in the world of Jeet Kune Do and hybrid systems. I sat down with Dwight Woods of The JKD Dialogues—a direct student of Sifu Richard Bustillo and longtime practitioner and thinker in the JKD world—and Miki Lopez, a Kajukenbo black belt and JKD practitioner, to unpack what Bruce Lee actually meant by Jeet Kune Do and how it compares to modern MMA. 🔎 We explore questions like: What does JKD mean in 2025? Is MMA just JKD with gloves? Did Bruce Lee create a style… or destroy one? Are traditional martial arts dead—or just misunderstood? What’s the risk of turning JKD into a museum piece? 🔥 This episode is for anyone who’s questioned the roots of martial arts, the philosophy behind cross-training, and whether the “original” arts even exist anymore. 👉 Follow & Subscribe: 📸 Instagram: @SocialGelo 📘 Facebook: Social Gelo with Angelo 🎙️ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms!
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