JKD is NOT a ring SPORT. I spent a number of years learning to kick you in the balls and run off. I learnt to hit you first and run off.

What don't you understand about this difference?

The punching was the same as when I was boxing - except we hit pads with NO gloves - you don't get to wear gloves on the street. When boxing I felt I could punch through walls because my hands were taped.

One 'technique' I was able to transfer from JKD to boxing was when you are is opposite stance, they jab, you jab bridging across theirs and pivot. Both as defence as the bridge deflects their punch down and in the essence of JKD an attacking move. I was able to use this sparring with a professional boxer.

We kicked and got kicked wearing shoes/trainers - no barefoot crap.

First time I ever sparred was with a karate guy who sparred every week. Guess how that went. He was jumping spinning kicking all over the place barefoot and kicked the shit out of his legs.

I'm not saying there has not been a load of shit spouted about Lee but it's like saying everything about Krav Maga is shit because no one in the UFC is doing it. It was never designed to be.