
JEET KUNE DO SINGAPORE
Sean Lim | Instructor of Jeet Kune Do

Hello, I’m Sean Lim. For fifteen years, I have dedicated myself to martial arts, with a foundation in Wing Chun, and experience in fencing and kickboxing.
Growing up, I was a sickly and weak child, often unable to participate in sports. This sense of inadequacy drove me to transform my life through martial arts.
Through dedication and resilience, I overcame physical, mental, and emotional limitations. Today, I am living proof that anyone can overcome their boundaries. We all have a chance to succeed; you just need to give yourself that opportunity.
PHILOSOPHY

If Jeet Kune Do is a hobby or casual interest for you, I may not be the right fit. If you often engage in debates about lineages or techniques, I may not be the best match either.
I am recognized for my focus and discipline in JKD, and I seek the same level of dedication from those I mentor. JKD requires hard work and effective mentorship—there are no shortcuts. Only a select few can sustain this level of practice. If you believe you are part of this committed group, we can work together.
MISSION

At the heart of my work lies a powerful question: How can Jeet Kune Do empower our lives?
Simplicity in Combat: I aim to simplify complex combat principles, identify the forces that shape success, debunk misconceptions, and clarify the principles that drive progress.
Application to Life: I focus on applying martial arts insights to everyday life, overcoming mental barriers, and mastering our habits.
My goal is to explore how martial arts can help us master and reinvent ourselves, ultimately empowering your martial arts journey and life.
CAREER

Third-generation Bruce Lee student
Fully-certified Jeet Kune Do Instructor (Ted Wong Lineage)
National Fencing Athlete (’14, ’16, ’17, ’18)
Registered Épée Coach
Fifteen years of dedicated expertise in Ip Man Wing Chun
Mentors
(Without them, there’d be no me.)
Jeet Kune Do
Mark Stewart
Wing Chun
Ken Lau
Muay Thai
Terence Cheah
FMA
Steven Sim
Épée
Jeffery Lopez
ACHIEVEMENTS

Official Branch Instructor, Singapore – International Jeet Kune Do
Certified Level 3 Instructor of International Jeet Kune Do
2017/18 Singapore National Fencing Training Squad — Men’s Épée (Senior)
2016/17 Singapore National Fencing Training Squad — Men’s Épée (Senior)
2014 Top 8 Singapore National Ranking for Épée Fencing (Senior)
National Coaching Accreditation Programme Theory Level One
Standard First Aid
Gold Medalist, 2014 Singapore Novices Fencing Championships — Men’s Épée Individual
Gold Medalist, 2014 Asian Varsity Fencing Championships — Men’s Épée Team
Gold Medalist, 2013 Simmons Fencing Masters Classic Championships — Men’s Épée Team
Gold Medalist, 2013 Asian Varsity Fencing Championships — Men’s Épée Team
Gold Medalist, 2013 Singapore Novices Fencing Championship — Men’s Épée Team
2014 第十八屆 中華民國 輔大盃 全國大專院校 擊劍邀請賽 — 男子銳劍團體 亞軍
Silver Medalist, 2014 Malaysia MMU Fencing Championships — Men’s Épée Individual
Silver Medalist, 2012 CJ Invitationals — Men’s Épée Individual
Silver Medalist, 2014 Singapore Novices Fencing Championship — Men’s Épée Team
Silver Medalist, 2012 Malaysia Swashbucklers Fencing Championships — Men’s Épée Team
2012 台中擊劍錦標賽 銳劍團體賽 — 第二名
2012 台中擊劍錦標賽 男子銳劍個人 — 第六名
Bronze Medalist, 2012 NUS Fencing Challenge — Men’s Épée team
Bronze Medalist, 2015 Y-Sparks International Fencing Cup — Men’s Épée Individual
TESTIMONIALS

Sean Lim is exceptionally focused on achieving excellence. What sets him apart from the many practitioners whom I have met over the years, is that he is not content with learning techniques. Rather, he learns techniques as a way of refining himself. Think about how you can go about acquiring different ways of doing push-ups. Does acquiring 50 different ways of doing push-ups make you a better person? Sean seeks to acquire a deep understanding about his body and mind, and the interaction between the two, through his practice. This ability to nurture himself, and to cultivate his own growth, is the mark of the true artist who is on the path towards unification.
Steven Sim

I've been training with Sean for nine months. As a woman searching for self-defence in Singapore, I wanted practical skills that would develop my mind and body. After trying group martial arts classes where I felt like just another student repeating techniques, Sean's approach was completely different. He breaks down Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do principles clearly and personally. What made the difference wasn't just learning moves. It was his real-time correction and ability to push me beyond my comfort zone. Even as a female beginner, the personalized training helped me keep pace. Through his synthesis of martial arts and self-defence concepts, I've gained genuine confidence I couldn't find elsewhere. Having an instructor who truly sees your growth makes all the difference.
Amanda Lim

As coach of the Olympic sport of fencing I have seen many individuals who aspire to be great fencers. And every once in a while I will come across individuals who possess a great passion, for this western martial art, a fair bit more than others. Sean Lim is one such example. Sean is talented, a fast learner, very disciplined in the art and always striving for perfection in every aspect of the sport. Sean has great potential, is tactically sound and fearless. Qualities a great fencer should possess. In such a short time of less than a year he has achieved great results in the competitions he has taken part in, locally and overseas. Congratulations to Sean for joining the National Fencing Team. All the best, Sean.
Jeffrey Lopez

Sean is one of the most dedicated, collected and motivated individuals I know. Even in his early fencing days he knew how to shut out distractions and stay focused on his goals. He takes every failure with a serious yet positive disposition and not surprisingly he grew to be one of the best fencers in a short time. Sean is not only talented in many forms of martial arts, but also has an incredible perspective in life and is a great mentor in every aspect.
Michelle Darmawan

Sean is conscientious in his approach to martial training, always wanting to excel beyond his limit both physically and understanding. Open mind to absorb concept and principles of different martial arts system, in time a philosopher and martial artist in the making!
Ken Lau

When I first met Sean, I asked why most self defense classes in Singapore focused on memorizing sequences when I needed something that worked in real situations. What he said changed everything. He told me self defense isn't technique collection. It's internalizing principles so you can flow under pressure. Four years later, his teaching has influenced how I live and work beyond just martial arts. What sets him apart is how he translates Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do into relevant exercises drawn from actual experience. The knowledge evolves with you. What I've gained is far more valuable than learning to defend myself. I continue to grow as both a practitioner and as a person thanks to Sean's commitment to teaching what serves real growth.
Stephanie Lim