The Lloyd Freitas Interview

What was your first contact with martial arts?

How did you become aware of Bruce and Jimmy's school?

Can you recall the first meeting you had with James Lee?

What were your thoughts towards the system of martial art that they taught?

When did you start training there, and how old were you?

Who can you recall being your fellow students?

What were classes like under Bruce and under Jimmy?

Describe a typical training session.

Of course, everyone knows that the Wong Jack Man fight happened while Bruce was in Oakland. What did you hear about this, and can you remember any other similar events?

By this time, Bruce had left for L.A. How often did he return back to Oakland to update school?

How often did Bruce’s students from Seattle or L.A. visit?

When Bruce moved to LA, did the curriculum change at all?

There is much debate as to what the system taught at Oakland was called. What is your understanding?

A lot of people dismiss chi sao (sticking hands) as being unimportant in JKD. Did Jimmy teach it, and if so, how was it looked upon?

What is it about JKD that you feel makes it special?

Have you ever had occasion to use your JKD?

When did you leave Jimmy's class, and was there a reason?

How did your martial arts develop after your time at the Oakland school?

What is your involvement with the martial arts now?

Looking back, what do you see as being the key to what made Bruce and Jimmy special?

Did you stay in contact with Bruce or any of your fellow students?

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