Williams Academy of Jeet Kune Do and Self Defense

Sifu Shaun welcomed me warmly from the 1st time we spoke on the phone. I have been a long time fan of Bruce Lee and student of his philosophy. I’ve been an athlete all my life and come from kickboxing fundamentals. It’s only my 3rd day and sifu and his student teachers are so incredibly patient and knowledgeable about the way of Jeet Kune Do. I’m blown away by how they embody not only the martial art but the philosophy. This place far exceeded my expectations and I strongly believe I will be a student for LIFE!

This martial arts academy and its owner, Sifu Shaun Williams, is one of the few that actively embraces and embodies the heart of the Jeet Kun Do path, not merely absorbing useful techniques and discarding fanciful or wasted movements, but training all who enter its sacred hall to value the warrior mindset and to aspire in themselves to become student-teachers. Sifu Shaun has done an outstanding job recruiting some of the top martial arts instructors in the area willing to share their broad depth of knowledge and combat tactics to build a powerful complex of finely interwoven disciplines, which constitute the core of JKD fighting elements and enrich students with first-hand experience rather than settling for a prefiltered and limited scope of the arts themselves. As Sifu Shaun is often fond of reminding his students, "This is YOUR JKD"; therefore, our Sifu notes that he is merely offering some basic tools you might consider adding to your toolbelt, and while you're not required to carry all tools with you all the time, it is up to you when to substitute one tool for another and how and when best to apply it. So if you enjoy martial arts, but have been thirsting for a better or even clearer understanding on how abstract exercises or patterns can be converted into lethal, everyday self-defense techniques, and maybe have tons of fun and building strong camaraderie while doing it, you owe it to yourself to check this place out and jump right into a few classes. As the ancient Chinese proverb declares, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a simple step." Come embark on the journey of ever-evolving, ever-improving Jeet Kun Do philosophy, principle, execution and power with the students and teachers at Williams Academy. That initial single step through the academy's front door could be the difference between defending yourself and those you love in the most effective and direct way possible, or struggling to survive and even failing to be defensibly fit when the moment truly counts.

"A fight is not won by one punch or kick. Either learn to endure or hire a bodyguard." -- Sigung Lee Jun-fan, b.1940-d.1973

Completely worth it! You'll want to come to as many classes as you can because every class has something that you can implement in your self-defense CQC along with keeping in good shape.

Edit: Seven months later, we are now given two more sets of instructors who come on Tuesday and Thursday nights respectively. Free of charge.They teach us the root of some of the fighting styles we use. That way, we can get an even better understanding of the lore of the particular style.

This academy is very inviting. The instructor Shaun Williams is incredibly patient and knowledgeable. He helps guide you on your path to having the tools and skills to protect yourself when needed. I believe all women should be taught Jeet Kune Do for self defense. Excited I joined his JKD family!

Shaun is an amazing instructor and genuinely cares for his students and pushes them to be their best. Signing my daughter up for his classes is one of the best decisions I’ve made.