JEET KUNE DO: CORE™
2-MONTH JEET KUNE DO FUNDAMENTALS
The Problem: The Training-Readiness Gap
Most people who reach out to me have already trained.
Group classes. Memberships. Workshops. Belt progressions.
They've learned techniques. They've worked out. They've made friends.
But when I ask: "Do you understand why you move the way you do? Can you adapt what you've learned to any situation? Have you made it yours?"
The honest answer is usually: "Not really."
That's what I call The Training-Readiness Gap.
You've trained. But you haven't internalized it.
Not as principles. Not as philosophy. Not as something that changes how you navigate life beyond the mat.
That gap exists because most programs focus on technique collection, not self-discovery.
Memorize this form. Earn this belt. Pass this grading.
You get structure. Community. Technical knowledge.
But you don't get what Bruce Lee actually intended: the freedom to express yourself honestly through martial arts.
The Process: How This Works
This isn't a gym. It's not a commercial facility with fancy equipment and reception desks.
It's honest, focused training in a simple open-air sheltered area where I live in Bukit Panjang.
Just you and me. Or you and one training partner if you prefer.
10 sessions. One-on-one. Two months.
We cover:
Foundation—stance, footwork, how your body moves naturally
Timing and distance—when to enter, when to retreat, when to stay put
Five Ways of Attack—Bruce Lee's framework for engagement, introduced then deepened across multiple sessions
Centerline control, flow, disengaged trapping—how to control space without force
Pressure tests—realistic scenarios that show whether you can adapt under stress
Each session builds on the last. Not random techniques. A structured progression toward understanding.
By the end, you don't just know Jeet Kune Do techniques.
You understand the principles behind them. You can adapt them. You've begun making them yours.
And that understanding spills into everything else—how you handle pressure at work, how you navigate conflict, how you move through life with quiet confidence.
Who This Is For
People who've moved beyond the belt-chasing phase and want something deeper
Martial artists from other systems seeking Bruce Lee's philosophical approach
Professionals who see the connection between martial arts and personal development
Anyone tired of rigid systems and ready to explore what "making it your own" actually means
Those searching for self-mastery, not just self-defense
People who value depth over credentials, understanding over accumulation
The Details
Format: One-on-one or 1:2 (you + one partner)
Duration: 10 sessions, typically completed over 2 months
Location: Open-air sheltered area, Bukit Panjang
Investment: $1200 for 10 sessions, no expiry
Schedule: By appointment—we find times that work for you
What This Isn't
This isn't a commercial gym with facilities, showers, or air conditioning.
This isn't a group program where I teach to the average and hope everyone keeps up.
This isn't about collecting belts, gradings, or certifications.
What This Is
Focused, personalized training built around how you think, move, and discover what works for you.
A complete foundation in Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do philosophy—not just techniques, but the principles that make them work.
The beginning of a journey toward self-mastery that extends far beyond martial arts.
Ready to Start?
If this approach makes sense to you, reach out.
We'll schedule an introduction session to see if this is the right fit.
Just an honest conversation about what you're searching for.
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