Hoy's Martial Arts Academy

Absorb what is useful. Reject what is useless. Add what is specifically your own. Main, the creating individual is more important than any established style or system." - Bruce Lee

The philosophy of jeet kune do has inspired many martial artists to a more investigative and open approach to learning and training, as well as inspiring the current wave of eclecticism in the martial arts. Everyone these days is "using what works." New eclectic styles preaching "totality" and "freedom of expression" are sprouting up everywhere.

A young Filipino boy eagerly approaches the wooden gate that leads to a clearing in a cluttered backyard of wood, rubble and overgrown bushes. An old man, perhaps in his seventies, is sitting there on a bench.

"Good morning, sir," says the boy. "Good morning, boy. Now why you come my place?" the old man asks in broken English. " I want to learn boxing and empty hand fighting, sir," the boy replies. "Sure, I teach you boxing good."