What is the core philosophy of Jeet Kune Do?

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The core of Jeet Kune Do is about being like water. It means being formless, adaptable, and responsive to circumstances. If the opponent attacks with a thrust, you become the thrust. If they attack with a block, you become the block. It’s about absorbing what is useful, discarding what is useless, and adding what is specifically your own. We reject all styles because all styles are rooted in limitations. The ultimate aim is not to learn a system, but to find your own way of expressing the human body and mind efficiently and truthfully.

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