Instructor

Instructor Eric Messersmith has his Bachelors of Science Degree in Comprehensive Wellness from the University of South Florida and has been a Personal Fitness Instructor since 1993. His passion for the martial arts dates back to early childhood and has settled on the art of Jeet Kune Do, “the most efficient, and practical, of the martial arts styles”. Eric Messersmith’s commitment to physical fitness and total wellness is the driving force behind his desire to empower others with the information to gain a higher level of fitness, as well as confidence and capability of protecting themselves and their loved ones.

History

Eric Messersmith, founder of Temple Jeet Kune Do, is a member of the World Jeet Kune Do Federation, the world’s largest organization for the development of Jeet Kune Do worldwide. JKD was developed by non other than the “dragon” himself Bruce Lee with roots in Chinese Wing Chung, French Fencing, and American boxing. It is not designed for sport or tournaments but for practical and efficient self-defense and physical fitness. As a result there are no traditional belts or martial arts attire, but levels of skill completion and loose comfortable clothing is worn during training to simulate every-day life.

So we fix your eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

II Corinthians 4:18

Materials Provided

Once enrolled, each student will receive written requirements for their current level of training detailing what is required for advancement. Jeet Kune Do is not tournament martial arts so traditional clothing is not required, therefore not provided. Each student will receive an official Temple Jeet Kune Do T-shirt to wear during class.

Requirements

A desire to discipline oneself for the protection of self and others, and to conduct oneself in a way that is loving, peaceful, kind, gentle, joyful, and possessing self-control.

Class Frequency

Please call for class schedule.