Overview

I. Location
II. Classes (Print schedule)
III. Fees
IV. Observing a Class
V. Participating in a Class
VI. Comments others have made about training at the Harris Academy

I. Location:

Harris Academy
8250 Camino Santa Fe, Suite J.
San Diego, CA 92121
858-353-4769

 

Click on the calendar on the home page to view or print the current class schedule

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II. Class Descriptions:

Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts Level One and Two
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with and without a gi
Competition
Fitness

The Jeet Kune Do Classes are a unique blend of various training methods as taught and developed by Sijo Bruce Lee and Sifu Dan Inosanto. These training methods involve learning how to effectively and efficiently kick, punch, trap, wrestle, sweep, throw, choke and lock. Training also involves learning basic, intermediate and advanced level theory and concepts. When these training methods, theories and concepts are combined, they help the student develop the ability to adapt to any situation on the street.

Click here to watch a video clip of a close quarter drill we train.

The JKD / FMA Level One Class emphasizes on Jun Fan Kickboxing training. This training method involves techniques, training methods and tactics from Muay Thai, Savate, Western and Filipino Boxing, and various other striking methodologies. While the kickboxing in this class looks like "normal", the emphasis is very different from traditional method. Stance, footwork, body mechanics and attribute development, as well as a jab, a cross, a swing, some hooks, uppercuts, elbows, knees, slaps, bites, eye pokes, groin shots and throws are combined into a hurricane of street fighting tactics designed to overwhelm an attacker!




The JKD / FMA Level Two Class emphasizes Jun Fan, Filipino, Chinese and Indonesian trapping methods. This class is unique in that it blends "functional" and "traditional" trapping methods. While the older trapping methods are learned and explored, the newer methods have beenexpanded upon. Body mechanics, movement, coordination and sensitivity drills, as well as head butts, elbows, knees, groin shots, eye gouges, and arm wrenches are combined into various fight-ending combinations! If you are not a believer in trapping, you haven't been in front of Mr. Harris, or experienced his trapping methods. You have to experience this for yourself!


The Filipino Martial Arts training in the Jeet Kune Do classes combines the use of single stick, double stick, stick and dagger, and single blade training methods, with low line kicking, the efficient and ovberwhelming use of elbows and knees, joint locking and nerve hitting. We also train empty hand defense against blunt and edged weapons. If you are serious about learning how to defend yourself against a chain, knife, a baseball bat or tire iron, this training method is exactly what you are looking for!

Click here to watch a video clip of some edged weapon defenses we train.

Click here to watch a video clip of one training method used to hit the hand.

Additionally, because there is so much emphasis on "competition" (i.e. "tapping") at other schools in San Diego, and because so many of the "older students" from these other academies get hurt so frequently, we at the Harris Academy have taken a different approach to training! Because the average age of our students is around 34 years of age, because we have several students in their late 40's, middle 50's, early 60's, AND because most of these students have families, careers and other interests outside of their martial training, we actually "GET IT!" What does all this mean? Well, you'll find an entirely different training environment (and attitude) at our academy than at the other schools. This is not to say these other schools are bad or wrong. Not at all. I admire what they are doing with the next generation of Jiu Jitsu fighters. All I'm saying is, "We're different!", and "We cater more to the MATURE Jiu Jitsu practitioner!"

Click here to watch a video clip of how we train at our academy.

The Fitness classes at the Harris Academy combine these various elements:

1. Boxing (conditioning and drills only - no sparring)
2. Kick boxing (conditioning and drills only - no sparring)
3. Wrestling (conditioning and drills only - no sparring)
4. Calisthenics
5. Plyometrics
6. Yoga
7. Kettlebells ("Hard Style", not GS)

If you are looking to get into great shape, this class has your name on it!

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III. Fees:

If you would like to see what the current fee schedule is, please click here.

IV. Observing a class:

You are more than welcome to drop by and watch a few classes. You are also welcome to talk with students before and after class to hear what they have to say about training they receive at the Harris Academy. I truly believe you will like what you see AND hear!

V. Participating in a class:

You are welcome to come by and participate in two classes free of charge! You will be able to learn and practice technique, combinations and drills. The only thing you will not be allowed to do in class is actively spar with other students. So please, come by and take a class!

VI. Read what others have said about training at the Harris Academy:

An academy student talks about "The Feel" at the Harris Academy

A Police Officer talks about his experiences training at our academy

An Older Student's Perspective on Training at the Harris Academy

Dr. Mark Cheng shares his unique thoughts

An Academy student share his thoughts on training at our academy

A 61 Year young Physician comments on his training

Dr. Jack Yang gives advice to prospective students

I hope this page has been informative. Once I post videos of each class, I believe you will understand more of what I have written about.

Thank you for your time!

Roy Harris