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North America is a continent in the Earth's northern hemisphere and almost fully in the western hemisphere, bordered on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southeast by the Caribbean Sea, and on the south and west by the North Pacific Ocean; South America lies to the southeast. It covers an area of about 24,480,000 km2 (9,450,000 sq mi), or about 4.8% of the planet's surface. As of July 2002, its population was estimated at more than 514,000,000. It is the third largest continent in area, after Asia and Africa, and is fourth in population after Asia, Africa, and Europe.

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A number of theories exist regarding the naming of North and South America. The most widely recognized is that they are named after Amerigo Vespucci, who was the first European to suggest that the Americas were not the East Indies, but a New World, previously undiscovered by Europeans. The second and less generally accepted is that the continents are named after an English merchant named Richard Amerike from Bristol, who is believed to have financed John Cabot's voyage of discovery from England to Newfoundland in 1497. A third and minutely explored belief that has been advanced is that America was named for a Spanish sailor bearing the ancient Visigothic name of 'Amairick'.

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Filipino Kali Weaponry - Authentic instruction in Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Kali Escrima. Representative of Chris Kent Jeet Kune Do/Kali-Escrima Association. [Gardena, California, United States]
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Absolute Jeet Kune Do and MKG Arts - Student tribute to the fighting arts taught by Sifu Rick Faye, including Inosanto method JKD and Kali; Muay Thai and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Includes downloads and links. [Lake Owen, Minnesota]
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Academy of Jeet Kune Do - Information on Ted Wong's connection to Bruce Lee, class schedule, directions and training pics. Instructor: Marco Hernandez.[Dallas, Texas]

American Martial Arts Center (AMAC) - Classes in JKD, Muay Thai, boxing, Kali/Escrima, kickboxercise, grappling, and American Combat Karate. Private lessons available. [Belmont, Massachusetts]
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Anderson's Martial Arts Academy - Jeet kune do and Filipino martial arts academy also featuring muay thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and capoeira classes. [New York, New York]
Meta Description: [ We are New York City's premiere Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts Academy. We offer effective self defense training for both men and women. We also train our students in Muay Thai Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ]

AZJKD - Arizona Jeet Kune Do Continuing the Pursuit of Truth in Combat. AZJKDis an organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona dedicated to pursuing the concepts and practices founded by the late Sigung Bruce Lee.
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Basulto Academy of Defense - Progressive training in Jeet Kune Do Concepts. Affiliated with Progressive Fighting Systems. Also offers Savate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. [New York, New York]

Behavioral Defense Solutions - Instruction in jeet kune do and the Filipino martial arts. Images, video clips of training, student comments section. [Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, United States]
Meta Description: [ We teach a self-defense system that is simple, easy to learn, and effective in real situations! Our standup system is derived from the Filipino Martial Arts, Wing Chun, Savate, and Muay Thai. Our ground fighting system is based on submission fighting that originates in shoot fighting and Brazili... ]

Black Dragon Jeet Kune Do Academy - Group, private and semi-private lessons in Jeet Kune Do. [Paradise and Chico, California]
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Blade Martial Arts - colorado muay thai,denver muay thai - Training in muay thai, jeet kune do, kali and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. [Denver, Colorado, United States]
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Blazing Sun Fitness Center - Classes offered in jeet kune do, muay thai kickboxing, and jiu-jitsu submission wrestling. [Billerica, Massachusetts]
Meta Description: [ Blazing Sun is a fitness center dedicated to martial arts in jeet kune do, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Submission Wrestling. We also have tanning booths available. ]

Bruce Lee's Non-Classical Wing Chun - Instruction by Chris Sutton. [Port Orchard, Washington]
Meta Description: [ All about Bruce Lee's Fightingsystem, authentic by Chris Sutton! ]

Burton Richardson's Jeet Kune Do Unlimited - Articles, techniques, seminar and branch information, background and filmography for Burton Richardson. Membership option. [Honolulu, Hawaii]
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500 Combat Arts USA - Jeet kune do and kali instructor Barry Cuda Yedwabnick's private lessons, classes, seminars and instructional DVDs. [Las Vegas, Nevada]

404 Combative Martial Arts - Pictures and introduction to martial arts training in Houston, Texas.
Meta Description: [ D.G.C. teaches a fighting system which emphases instinctive movements, practical techniques, realistic training scenarios. Houston ]

Conflict Management Systems - Located in Sacramento, California and includes instructor profile and information about private and group lessons and costs.
Meta Description: [ Conflict Management Systems. Jeet Kune Do Science and Concepts ]

Core Jeet Kune Do Concepts - Training in jeet kune do weapons, kicking, boxing, trapping and ground fighting. Distance training by video available. [Tampa, Florida]
Meta Description: [ The Core Jeet Kune Do website where you find information regarding the Core JKD Concepts Curriculum DVD's, Law Enforcement training, Distance Training material, our location in Tampa, Florida and Oldsmar and how you can become a member. ]

Counter-Strike Self Preservation Training Center - We offer counter assault tactics training using JKD Concepts. Training incorporates traditional and improvised weapons as well as close-quarter combat tactics. [Modesto, California]

Cultural Martial Arts Academy - The Academy features instruction not only jeet kune do, but the Hawaiian art of Kajukenbo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay thai, kali, silat and boxing. Instructor Philippe Gelinas is also a founding member of the Dog Brothers' stick fighting group. [Montreal, Quebec, Canada]

Cutting Edge Martial Arts - We train Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Groundwork, Kali, Eskrima, specializing in knife training. We strive for serious training, but keep our sense of humor about it. [Iowa City, Iowa]
Meta Description: [ Jeet Kune Do Concepts/Kali/Mixed Grappling classes in the Iowa City/Coralville area. ]

Elite Defense Systems, Adult Self-Defense In Bruce Lee's Art of Jeet Kune Do - Classes and DVDs on kickboxing, close quarter fighting, ground fighting, weapons defense, mass attack and firearms. [Chicago and Rockford, Illinois]
Meta Description: [ Self-Defense in Bruce Lee Martial Art of Jeet Kune Do: free self defense assessment to see if JKD is for you. Also includes informationon JKD Certification, Schools, Supply, Equipment, and Martial Arts list of JKD Arts, which includes Kali, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Thai Boxing, Wing Chun, Savate, and... ]

Elite Jeet Kune Do - Elite JKD teaches the art of Jeet Kune Do. [Connecticut]

Francis Fong Martial Arts Academy - The academy teaches wing chun, jun fan/jkd, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kali/escrima and muay thai. Childrens' classes available. [Duluth, Georgia]
Meta Description: [ Francis Fong Martial Arts Academy, located in Norcross, Georgia ]

500 Gilgamesh Martial Arts - Offers instruction in jun-fan jeet kune do, doce pares eskrima, muay thai, western boxing, brazilian jiu-jitsu, filipino martial arts, mixed martial arts/vale tudo/no holds barred training. [Wolcott, Connecticut]
Meta Description: [ No Belts, No Trophies, Just Fighters... Gilgamesh is also an official affiliate of /satellite of Sifu Richard Bustillo's IMB (International Martial Arts & Boxing) Academy. We are proud of our relationship with the IMB. Gilgamesh is the only official IMB location in Connecticut and we have 3 c... ]

Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts - Updates on seminars around the United States, list of instructors certified under Dan Inosanto, discussion forum, photo gallery, curriculum and news. Los Angeles, California.
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International Jeet Kune Do Alliance - William Holland has studied Jeet Kune Do since 1976 under more than 10 of Bruce's original students, including: Ted Wong, Jerry Poteet, Richard Bustillo, Larry Hartsell, Bob Bremer, Pat Strong, Joe Lewis, Steve Johnson. Membership, training, seminars instructor certification. [California]
Meta Description: [ Information about Jeet Kune Do, where to find Instructors, Certification and Videos

International Martial Arts and Boxing Academy - Teaching Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Eskrima, Arnis, Muay Thai Boxing, Machado Jiu Jitsu with Sifu Richard Bustillo. [Torrance, California]

Jeet Kune Do -- Los Angeles - This is the art developed by Bruce Lee. It uses what is most simple, direct and economical.The training methods employed are realistic to actual street situations. [Los Angeles, California]

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Jeet Kune Do The Ultimate Reality - Jeet Kune Do Training and Dicipline in Yuba City, California. Private and group sessions are available. Lineage Jerry Poteet.
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Jeet Kune Don Institute - Instruction in jeet kune do, escrima, and submission grappling in Central Florida. Instructor certified under Richard Bustillo. School magazine and photo gallery featured.
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Jerry Poteet's Jeet Kune Do - An original student of Bruce Lee, Jerry Poteet is now offering seminars and videos on Jeet Kune Do. Located in Sherman Oaks, California.
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JKD Extreme Martial Arts Academy - Information on the art of JKD. Events, pictures and links. [Lake Worth, Florida]

JKD School - We teach Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Silat, Krabi Krabong, Thai Boxing, Combat Submission Wrestling and Dog Brothers Martial Arts. This is a page for our school. We Also offer after school program and summer camps. [Vista, California]
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Jun Fan Four Eras Institute - Curriculum includes Jeet Kune Do supplemented with Wing Chun and Jun Fan gung-fu. [Kansas City, Missouri]

Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association - Membership site for practitioners and grapplers, associated with Larry Hartsell. [Los Angeles, California]
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Kombat Arts Training Academy - A work-out with a purpose - training in Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Jun Fan Gung-Fu, Boxe Francaise/Savate, Kali and other weaponry systems. [Toronto, Ontario]
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Marc McFann's Unified Fighting Arts - Instructors, merchandise, articles, links, gallery, seminar schedule and general information. [Fayetteville, Arizona]

Martial Arts Koncepts - Martial Arts Koncepts is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and offers certified and professional instruction in: Jeet Kune Do Concepts (JKD); the Filipino martial arts of Kali, Escrima, and Arnis; Combat Submission Wrestling; Lameco Eskirma; and Russian Kettlebells.
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Master Instructors: Jerry Poteet and Fran Joseph - Physical harmony, mental awareness self defense using Bruce Lee's original fighting skills. [various locations]
Meta Description: [ True empowerment & physical harmony, mental awareness & self defense, using Bruce Lee's Jeet kune Do fighting skills. Learn with an original instructor trained by Bruce lee, Jerry Poteet & Master Instructor, Fran Joseph. ]

Modern Fighting Concepts - We teach jeet kune do, escrima, mixed grappling, boxing, muay thai and combat kempo. Classes for children, teens and adults, and day and evening classes. [Absecon, New Jersey]

New York Martial Arts Academy - School and seminar information for JKD, kali/silat, and Reylson Gracie jiu-jitsu. [New York, New York]
Meta Description: [ The New York Martial Arts Academy, where Jeet Kune Do, Kali, and many other Martial Arts are taught in a professional manner. ]

Northshore Academy of Martial Arts - Teaching Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do. Train in a blend of styles under the direction of Guro Ron Balicki of Martial Arts Research Systems. Seminar details, techniques and links.
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OC Kickboxing and Martial Arts - Martial arts cross-training center offering jeet kune do, muay thai, Brazilian jiu jitsu, savate, and kali-escrima-silat. OC Kickboxing is dedicated to staying on the cutting edge of self-defense, martial arts and fitness training. [Irvine, California, United States]

Orange County Jeet Kune Do - The complete martial arts self defense system: Jeet Kune Do Concepts, Filipino Kali, Grappling.
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Original Jeet Kune Do - Membership, instructional products and a timeline of Bruce Lee's career.
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Point Blank Martial Arts and Fitness - Point Blank Martial Arts and Fitness offers private, semi-private, and group instruction in Jeet Kune Do, Kali/Eskrima, Muay Thai, Pilates, Yoga, as well as self defense seminars and workshops. [Richmond Hill, Ontario]
Meta Description: [ www.pointblank.ca - Point Blank Martial Arts is York Region's leading Martial Arts Training Centre ]

Princeton Academy of Martial Arts - PAMA teaches Jeet Kune Do/Jun Fan Gung Fu, Kali/Eskrima, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Machado Jiu-Jitsu, Silat, and Capoeira. [Princeton, New Jersey]

Progressive Fighting Systems - Some background on arts incorporated into Jeet Kune Do, personal training. [Eugene, Oregon]
Meta Description: [ Mixed Martial Arts training in Eugene Oregon surrounded by the Pacific northwest mountains, rivers and forests. ]

404 Progressive Martial Arts Academy Online - Classes in JKD Concepts, kickboxing, muay thai and stick-fighting. [Fresh Meadows, New York]

Progressive Street Fighting Systems - Keith Fossett teaches classes and private instructions in Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, and Women's Self Defense. [Milford, Connecticut]

Progressive Tactical Systems - Video clips. Law enforcement and women's self defense training as well as general classes. [Milford, Connecticut]

Purple Dragon Studio - Offer group, private, and seminar sessions. Include instructor profiles, program summaries, news, events, and schedule. Located in Roseville, Michigan.
Meta Description: [ Since 1996, Purple Dragon Studio has been providing instruction in the martial arts in the Roseville, MI area. ]

Real Combat Science of Martial Arts. - Classes offered in jun fan gung fu, kali/escrima and muay thai. Instructor certified under Dan Inosanto. [Santa Monica, California, United States]

Red Dragon Martial Arts Academy - JKD, Filipino kali, Kenpo karate, and law enforcement tactics. [Manville, New Jersey]
Meta Description: [ Realistic training methods for self defense. Featuring Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, Indonesian Silat, Muay Thai, Kenpo Karate, and Law Enforcement training and certifications ]

Scott Shields Martial Arts Academy - Instruction by certified JKD instructor under Sifu Dan Insanto, also certified in many other martial arts. 1996 World Jiu-Jitsu Champion. [Charlotte, North Carolina]
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Solis Martial Arts Academy - Descriptions and diagrams of many JKD or Jun Fan training exercises as well as information about the school. [Humble, Texas]
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South Jersey JKD - Training in Bruce Lee's original fighting methods under Professor Gary Dill's Self Defense Systems International, with an emphasis on realistic self defense. [Collingswood, New Jersey, United States]

Steve Grody's Jeet Kune Do and Kali - This personal site presents a view of training progressions and commentary along with available instructional video and my training history. [Los Angeles, California]

Texas Jeet Kune Do - Located in North Texas and offers jeet kune do, self-defense, bushido kempo, and aiki-jitsu.
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The Center For Self Preservation Training - Background on self-defense focused courses in grappling, firearms, pepper spray use, ground fighting and other topics. [Paso Robles, California]

The Minnesota Kali Group - Official website of Rick Faye's Minnesota Kali Group. MKG offers classes in Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Silat, and Muay Thai, to all levels.

Unified Martial Art Academy - For over 15 years, UMAA has been the only Jeet Kune Do school in Miami authorised by Dan Inosanto to teach JKD and its related disciplines.
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500 Warrior Tribe Academy of Martial Arts - Training for law enforcement and the general public in JKD/Jun Fan gung-fu, wrestling, Kali, Savate and Thai kick-boxing. [Vineland, New Jersey]

Warriors Way Martial Arts Academy - A school dedicated to Jeet Kune Do concepts, teaching Jun Fan, Kali, Silat, Muay Thai, and grappling under Sifu Harley Elmore. [Wichita Falls, Texas]
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World Combative Martial Arts - Systems taught by Lamar Davis include Hardcore Jeet Kune Do, Richard Ryan's Dynamic Combat and Lamar Davis' S.M.A.R.T. Combat systems. [Birmingham, Alabama]

World Jeet Kune Do Federation - Video certification system, list of JKD techniques, some biographical information about Bruce Lee, background of instructor, Mr. Hargrove. [Tulsa, Oklahoma]
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