Since his teacher's premature passing, Jerry has stood firm, refusing to water down the art that had such an enormous impact in his life.
In fact, Jerry credits his teacher, Bruce Lee, with giving him the tools to survive, "the fight of my life", when he was compelled to undergo a liver transplant in 1995.
Today, Jerry teaches Jeet Kune Do to the next generation of students and Instructors, who will keep the flame alive.
Sifu Poteet has been teaching martial arts for over 40 years. Like many young men in the '60s, Jerry began his martial arts career in Kenpo, and became a black belt under renowned Kenpo Instructor Ed Parker. Contrary to popular misconception, Jerry did not meet his famous Jeet Kune Do teacher in Los Angeles, but in Oakland, at James Lee's house.
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