Keysi Fighting Method
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The Keysi Fighting Method is a method of self development and personal growth that uses self defense as a vehicle. It was founded by Justo Diéguez (Spanish) and Andy Norman (English). These two martial artists, both of whom are certified Jeet Kune Do instructors [1] met on the same path searching for the same goals. Essentially, Keysi Fighting Method is their interpretation of Jeet Kune Do with an emphasis on close body contact and trapping.
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[edit] Description
KFM makes use of multiple attacking ranges, with or without weapons. The KFM trademark is the thinking man (Pensador) and thinking man attack (pensataq), which makes use of a tight defensive shape to protect the most precious part of the body, the head, and literally smashes and opens up the opponent for the finish using all ranges of strikes - punches, hammer fists, kicks, knees, and the sharp elbows, all at high, middle and low lines on the opponent.
The shape of the thinking man represents the unification of the mind and body.
Keysi also translates to 'tornado' (Justo's nickname) and also 'from the heart' - when you see KFM's Justo and Andy in action it's easy to see where the tornado name came from.
[edit] KFM in popular culture
- KFM was featured in the movie Batman Begins as Batman's fighting style after it was introduced to the stunt coordinators by Jujutsu world champion Buster Reeves, who was Christian Bale's stunt double for the movie.
- In the movie Mission Impossible III, Tom Cruise uses a few KFM moves. Cruise’s fianceé, Katie Holmes, co-starred in Batman Begins and Buster Reeves, Batman's stunt double, is a primary member of Cruise's stunt team.
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- Keysi Fighting Method
- KFM in Spain
- video clip on YouTube of KFM demo for Batman Begins
- KFM video clip on Google Video
- Batman Begins production notes discussing Keysi and why it was used in the movie.
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