::WESTCHESTER MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY::

Innovative and radically ahead of his time in his training and teaching methodology, Bruce Lee developed a martial system and fighting strategy that has lost none of its effectiveness over time. JKD emphasizes all ranges of combat; confidently and easily flowing from long distance kick range, to middle distance, hand range, and to close quarter, trapping and grappling ranges. The movements are crisp, and efficient, utilizing the most direct lines and angles. JKD affords the practitioner a means by which to effectively pursue the most direct line of attack.

At WMAA, students are able to enhance their natural attributes, such as coordination, timing, speed, endurance, strength and agility, using the innovative teaching and training methods developed by Bruce Lee, and preserved and taught to today by his protégé, student and training partner, Dan Inosanto.

Modern mixed martial arts is essentially an extension of Lee's Jeet Kune Do: An embrace of all fighting styles, operating from the simple premise that the best techniques are the ones that work in a real fight. Lee died 20 years before UFC 1, but many of the most successful UFC fighters have mentioned Lee as an important influence in their development as fighters. To quote UFC President, Dana White: "Without Bruce Lee, there wouldn't be MMA".

The sophisticated and comprehensive martial art from the Philippines is weapon based, but ultimately an empty hand system. This highly effective battle tested art is the choice for the US SOCOM Units. Regardless whether you call it Kali, Arnis or Eskrima, the training focuses on impact and edged weapons in the use and defense as well as comprehensive empty hand skills. Filipino Martial Arts training is designed for multiple attacker as well as single opponent confrontations; the training heightens student's awareness of their surroundings and teaches them to use their environment as tools of combat. The Filipino Martial Arts have something to benefit everyone from people seeking the best in reality based martial arts to other looking for better coordination and attribute development. Everyday objects, such as umbrellas, books, bandannas, etc., become effective means of self-defense in the hands of a properly trained individual. Use of left and right hand techniques develop coordination. Drills and techniques taught in a fluid, non-restrictive manner allow students to enhance their natural attributes and improve their sense of timing, speed, awareness, balance, agility, and confidence.

The Filipino Martial Arts have been prominently featured in the Hollywood films "The Hunted" starring Benico Del Torro, "Taken" starring Liam Neeson, and the Bourne films starring Matt Damon.

Muay Thai also known as "the art of eight limbs" is the national sport of Thailand. Muay Thai and its mother art Krabri Krabrong are rich in heritage and an extremely proud point for the Thai people.

The training methods of Muay Thai are some of the most effective in the world. The use of pads and focus mitts allow the student to develop power, focus, and distance and correct defensive movements. Techniques are drilled over and over until reflexive. With a focus on impact training on a variety of pads as well as interaction with coaches and training partners, the boxer is equipped to fight at ranges and with an intensity that most people have never experienced.