Discovering your true self through martial arts.
Martial Discovery is about discovering your true self through martial arts. People begin training for many reasons — self-defense, confidence, discipline, physical fitness, or mental resilience. The beauty of martial arts is that once you begin the journey, you gain all of these benefits and more.
While there are many martial arts in the world, Martial Discovery focuses on Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do — the art founded by Bruce Lee himself. However, practitioners of all backgrounds are welcome. If you are passionate about learning and ready to rediscover yourself through martial arts, you belong here.
The second chance to share this art.
In 2012, the Bruce Lee JKD App launched for Apple and Android devices, offering a worldwide community access to Bruce’s teachings. Although it shut down six years later, the passion and need for this knowledge never faded.
Martial Discovery represents the second chance to share this art with those who want to learn Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do as close to the source as possible.
Here, you will study what I call the Totality of Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do — the complete evolution:
Bruce Lee continuously adapted and evolved his art based on what he learned from others. Throughout this journey, he confided in Sifu Taky Kimura, his most trusted student and closest friend. Bruce never withheld anything from him — and Sifu Taky passed that same honesty and depth on to me.
To truly understand Jeet Kune Do, you must learn its full circle — the beginning, middle, and end.
Now, with Martial Discovery, you can learn Bruce Lee’s art and philosophy of Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do from anywhere in the world.
Now the time is right.
For many years, students asked if I offered private instruction. The answer was always no — not from lack of desire, but because the time wasn’t right.
At Martial Discovery, we provide:
- Private Lessons via Zoom
- Group Training via Zoom
- Weekly Live Online Classes — only $50/month
Wherever you are, you can now train consistently and grow with a supportive community.
“Jeet Kune Do isn’t about style — it’s about freedom. It’s about discovering what works for you. Welcome to Martial Discovery, where we explore Bruce Lee’s art of no art — and how it applies to your martial journey.”
Sifu Abe Santos
- Senior instructor at the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute of Seattle (2001–2017)
- Received 5th Rank Full Instructor Certification from Sifu Taky Kimura in 2012
- Personally authorized in writing by Sifu Taky Kimura to represent and promote his teachings
- Over 35 years as a student and friend of Sifu Taky Kimura
- Co-founder of the Jun Fan Gung Fu Academy (2018)
Abe’s journey began at age 14, when he wrote a heartfelt letter to Sifu Taky asking to train under him — a letter recently rediscovered in Taky’s garage. The connection that followed changed the course of his life.
He continues to honor and share Taky’s legacy and Bruce Lee’s philosophy — focusing not only on combat skill, but on personal growth.
“We are not here to teach you how to fight — but to help you express yourself and become the best person you can be.” – Sifu Taky Kimura
Deeper qualities develop.
In the beginning, martial arts is physical — fundamentals, drills, technique, conditioning. But over time, deeper qualities develop:
Martial arts teaches you to avoid conflict first — but be ready if action becomes necessary.
Experience doesn’t guarantee victory. Anyone can be defeated with a single strike. What martial arts trains is the mindset to avoid unnecessary confrontation, and the awareness to survive when danger can’t be avoided.
Passing the transformation forward.
Bruce Lee changed martial arts forever — not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. His philosophy helped shape countless lives, including that of Sifu Taky Kimura.
As a Japanese American who endured internment camps and discrimination, Taky struggled with self-worth — until martial arts helped him rediscover it. Under Bruce Lee’s guidance, he became a master practitioner and mentor to many, including me.
Our mission is to pass this same transformation forward.
When you learn Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do, you begin to better understand:
- Bruce Lee
- The world
- And most importantly… yourself
For the first time, we are bringing Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do directly to you — and to the rest of the world.
After reviewing this page, we encourage you to visit The Totality of Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do. This will help you fully understand your upcoming journey.
We welcome you to Martial Discovery.
— Sifu Abe Santos
“Be like water.” Flow through challenges. Adapt to life. And face whatever comes with confidence.