Real Jeet Kune Do. Eric Carr trained with Jerry Poteet, (an original LA Chinatown student of Bruce Lee and the man who trained Jason Scott Lee to portray Bruce in "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story), so he is a legit 2nd generation Bruce Lee practitioner. He offers 4 classes per week, Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun, and you are able to come whenever you can make it. He also offers private lessons. Everyone in the class is great, very helpful, and we are all learning together. No egos allowed in this class. JKD, especially EC JKD, will push you to your limits, and you can be as great as you want to be. You get out what you put in, and you learn at your own pace. Classes involve traditional Kung Fu trapping drills, footwork drills, punches, kicks, conditioning, you name it. I highly recommend taking this class if you are interested in JKD, especially if you are drawn to it because you are a fan of Bruce Lee, or even Ip Man, it's hard to find this type of lineage. read more

This man is the real deal; Words cannot describe how much he has changed my life, but here's a rundown as to why you should train with him. 1. He has a direct lineage that can be traced back to Bruce Lee. A 2nd generation practitioner, he trained with Jerry Poteet, one of Bruce's original students in LA. 2. He has vast knowledge and experience in the art, yet is able to convey them to you in a clear and concise manner. 3. He actually trains together with the group, as he strives to improve himself as well. 4. He teaches out of passion for the art, with no conflict of interest. Like his teacher, he refuses to water down the art for commercialization. 5. He facilitates a positive environment for personal development - no ego involved. 6. He is humble yet confident, and encourages people to ask questions. 7. He helps people discover the way to self-actualization, what it really means to "be yourself." You will find in him a wise teacher, and a good friend. Don't wait, start today. read more

Learn JKD from Sifu Eric Carr and be apart of Bruce Lee's lineage. Taking the classes has changed my life

I have been training with sifu Eric Carr for 2 years now and it has been transformative. Eric is an amazing teacher,he is patient and pushes you to be your absolute best. The park setting is beautiful, and his classes are a great mix of traditional drills, conditioning, sparring, and more. Additionally, it's always a treat when Eric tells Bruce Lee stories that have been passed down through Jerry Poteet. There are no egos here, all my classmates are kind, helpful and have become great friends. There's nowhere else I'd rather be, and it's an honor to be able to be a part of the lineage. I highly recommend you come through and check out a class! read more

Sure ECJKD will teach you how to fight like Bruce Lee. But it'll also teach you how to believe in yourself. Training in the beautiful park, listening to stories passed down from Bruce, and making friendships you didn't expect you'd make. If you read the other reviews you'll see that this is just what happens here. There's no martial arts gym like it. People from all walks of life, age groups, and experience levels. If you want to push yourself and meet like minded individuals, this is the place for you. read more

I stumbled across Sifu Eric Carr's class online looking for a JKD class in Los Angeles. After reading the reviews on YELP I decided to call Eric and see if I could come to a class and train w/him. Eric was very knowledgeable and informative on the phone. I came to class and soon was hooked! Work took me away for awhile but I've recently rejoined the group JKD training and am already feeling the difference. JKD is a full mind & body work out. I find myself leaving each class more enriched and excited for what I am going to learn next! read more

I started training under Sifu Eric Carr back in November, right after the presidential election. To be perfectly honest, I can say that the one good thing to come out of that election is that it drove me to train again, and circumstances being what they are, I found the perfect master in Sifu Eric Carr. I've trained in several different martial arts - Tae Kwon Do, a couple years of Krav Maga, and some Muay Thai. But it had been a few years since I last trained. I'm in my 40s now, and what I was looking for in training was very different than what I was looking for back in my 20s. I'm no longer driven to compete, nor do I feel the need to impress with crazy skills. What I was looking for was discipline, philosophy and above all else -- Balance. For those reasons, I was drawn to Jeet Kune Do. After all, JKD was created by none other than Master Bruce Lee himself. Imagine my surprise when looking through Yelp that I found a Sifu with direct lineage to Bruce Lee who was teaching in my neighborhood. So, I emailed him and came down one weekend to check out a class... Sifu Eric Carr is the real deal. Not only that, he is humble, honest, looks out for you, and lifts up everyone around him. His intentions are noble - to teach the art as it was taught to him. He is the embodiment of Bruce's philosophy and that leadership and positivity spreads to everyone he teaches. His students are a community that help each other and make each other better. There are no egos here. From the get go, everyone has been super cool. I have made many friends. That was another reason I wanted to get back into training - to find a community. And I have definitely found that and more. In the few months since I started training JKD with Sifu Eric, I have become more grounded, more level-headed and able to take a wider view of the events happening around me. So, I've gained perspective. The training does that. So, about that training... Like I said before, I've trained several different martial arts. Each of them has its benefits. But they all also have weaknesses. JKD is the most balanced and effective system I have trained. The simplicity of the system is imbued with the power of Bruce Lee's philosophy. But when you break it down, it's all physics. And the physics of JKD are brutally effective -- Bruce Lee's "one inch punch" was for real! Having now trained JKD, I really see no reason for me to train anything else. I am grateful for meeting Sifu. I feel honored to be his student. And I can honestly say that training JKD with him has changed my life. So, to close this already long review, I will simply say that if you are in L.A. and you want to train Jeet Kune Do, you will find no better teacher than Sifu Eric Carr. read more

Had my first private session with Eric today. What a fantastic teacher. He was patient, thoroughly entertaining, professional, and very encouraging. He's also a wonderful storyteller. Truly down to earth and welcoming. I truly enjoyed the training more than I imagined. Very much looking forward to continuing my classes with him. I highly recommend contacting him if interested in learning JKD. read more

Jeet Kune Do is amazing in its simplicity and practicality in real world combat. Having a bit of a martial arts background prior to studying under Sifu Eric Carr I know personally how impractical other "styles" can be when faced with closed quarters, real world combat. The most common scenarios where you may be unfortunate enough to find yourself having to defend yourself or a loved one in a street fight, what you sometimes learn from other "styles" can actually put you at a disadvantage in a real world brawl. Needless to say, it's very difficult to find the right master to study under in a day and age where various forms of martial arts have been watered down or overly commercialized. It's more or less the reason I have been out of training for so long. You would be hard spent trying to find a more humble, knowledgeable, and patient Sifu as I have found in Sifu Eric Carr. I have been taking lessons for a month, and have learned so much while making a startling amount of progress, mentally, emotionally, and physically speaking. I started off at one session a week, have already bumped it up to two sessions a week, and money permitting, would like to start private sessions soon as well. I can't even begin to put in words how grateful I am for having found such an amazing Sifu to study under as well as how much I look forward to my sessions with Sifu Eric Carr every week. So come on by, check your ego at the door, empty your cup, and be prepared to learn an art form that seeks to transcend traditional martial arts and aid it's most dedicated practitioners in their journey of self discovery and self expression in the martial way. read more

To try and discuss the tedious pursuit of excellence in martial arts instruction can very nearly preclude one's desire to write a review. It's exhausting. The degree to which egos and pretenses run rampant in the martial art sphere is enough to make anyone want to pull their hair out, especially in the light of an era that glorifies and sensationalizes UFC and tournament-based competition as a surrogate for ACTUAL fighting. If you've ever got the impression that there is something that exists without boundaries, something that encompasses the infinite possibilities of the fighting body & spirit beyond and rules or regulations, then perhaps Jeet Kune Do is the art you've been looking for. Maybe the desire for something powerful, honest and transparent is what lead you here. The good news is that if you're looking for an authentic Jeet Kune Do master who has received and cultivated the full curriculum of the Jun Fan art--the way Bruce Lee taught it and personally developed it--you need not look any further. Eric Carr is easily one of the most talented martial artists I've ever encountered. Being one of maybe a handful of masters to be recognized as FULL instructor under late master Sifu Jerry Poteet--a main hailed by many as the 'conscience' of Jeet Kune Do--Eric is, in my opinion, a living protegee and testament to the full expression of this devastating expression of martial arts. Jeet Kune Do is a combat method that can develop your natural, latent talent as a martial artist into its most honest and direct form. You can be powerful, you can be fast, you can move and flow like water, calm one moment, a terrible force the next--but you must practice, and you need the right kind of guidance. In Sifu Eric Carr's class, you will explore fighting fundamentals in their most direct and effective form, as modified, cultivated and taught by the late Sijo Bruce Lee: ---Punching, kicking, and western boxing applications and principles of powerful and effective striking ---Explosive footwork and principles of mobility and intelligent combat movement ---The cultivation of combat-necessary sensitivity via trapping and energy drills/applications (including the highly-effective Wing Chun chi sao drills.) ---Familiarity and exploration of life-threatening situations, including group attacks, weapon attacks, location-specific encounters, etc. What do you need to know about Sifu Eric Carr's school of Jeet Kune Do? Eric Carr is an incredibly honest and humble guy, and has a wealth of wisdom to share. His background spans not just Jeet Kune Do, but a remarkable palette in Wing Chun, Shaolin, Qigong, and other Taoist practices. While you may benefit from his broad expertise, remember this: Unlike many schools that throw a conglomerate of unrelated technique at you, Jeet Kune Do training with Eric Carr is focused and very pure. Ask questions, inquire about other arts and practices, but be prepared for a journey in what is unmistakably the most explosive, effective, direct martial art in any corner of the world. The curriculum is precise, authentic and straight from the source, only two generations shy of the Dragon himself: Bruce Lee. (Bruce Lee; Jerry Poteet; Eric Carr) Eric Carr's school is a hidden gem, and I count my lucky stars we still have teachers like him who know what it means to keep the integrity of a practice like Jeet Kune Do. I wish you all the best in your pursuit of excellence in a combat system, and hope that this review has offered you a little bit of useful insight into the Jeet Kune Do art and what you can expect from Eric Carr as a Sifu and mentor. With a background in martial arts that spans Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, and two other Jeet Kune Do schools, I speak from a place of experience and confidence when I say that I can recommend no other fighting system or instructor in the greater Los Angeles area! read more

Background: I searched 2 and a half years for a martial arts that had the brains behind the movements. All I found were schools that were too big and commercialized (All they really want is money). After reading about how to properly find a JKD instructor on the Bruce Lee Foundation's website, I actually found Sifu Eric on the late Sifu Jerry Poteet's website. Sifu Eric is a direct lineage instructor to Sifu Jerry Poteet who studied personally under Bruce Lee. Review of Sifu Eric: I've been training with Sifu Eric for 3 months now and I don't have any complaints about Sifu Eric. He is a great individual who is truly passionate about martial arts, specifically JKD. His instruction is not about the money, it is truly about the art itself and the philosophy behind JKD. The training is hard, but it is a lot fun and so rewarding. Review of the class and overall environment: Classes really can't be better. We usually train at the park in Chinatown when the weather is good or at Sifu Eric's place when it's raining. Class sizes are small and Sifu Eric arranges classes based on RSVP basis. Sifu Eric is a serious instructor but also a genuinely nice guy. The class environment is very friendly and really supportive. You will never feel like you're treated below anyone. I met students who have been training with Sifu Eric for over 6-7 months and not a single time do they treat me differently than as an equal. Overall recommendation: Give Sifu Eric a call. Seriously. It is a path of philosophical knowledge and also physical enlightenment. It will surprise you. I wish I can tell you more but this review would just get way too long if I did. I'm glad I found Sifu Eric and JKD. This is a path I won't be turning back on. read more

I've been taking JKD lessons from Sifu Eric for about 5 months now. My weekly lesson is the one constant keeping me grounded during a particularly eventful period in my life. Sifu Eric is a generous, patient, and extremely skilled teacher. The best thing I can say is that he's not teaching for himself, but for his students--and that comes across immediately. read more

Eric Carr Jeet Kune Do is simply THE BEST! I've been studying true Jeet Kune Do from Sifu Eric Carr for nearly 7months now and cannot express enough how grateful I am for finding such a amazing teacher and martial art. Here you will learn Brue Lee's art as he taught it in Chinatown, not some concepts base on different statements from Bruce. Sifu Eric is a 2nd generation Jeet Kune Do instructor. Bruce Lee - Sifu Jerry Poteet - Sifu Eric Carr. I personally study both privately and attend a group class. I love doing both. I get the intense one on one training with Sifu Eric and the benefits of working with different students. Learning from them and experiencing their different energies and friendships. Sifu Eric is a very supportive and kind teacher, as well as a very skilled practitioner. I learn so much from him each time. One of the things I am truly grateful for is Sifu's skill in teaching the "Art" of Jeet Kune Do. Many instructors who teach more of the "hard" technics of Jeet Kune Do, don't or cannot teaching the advanced "soft" trapping technics that Sifu Eric can. Which is why many don't. This one of the reasons why I am so thankful to have him as a teacher. It has taken me a while to get to the point of learning these "soft" technics. Building a strong foundation first is important in any art. He has inspired me to have the patience as I strengthn my foundation and build on my skill bit by bit. Jeet Kune Do is nothing like you think and more than you'd ever image. I would encourage anyone to come and work with Sifu Eric. Come with an empty cup. You will learn a truly great martial art. read more

After conducting a large amount of research for a teacher who can truly teach the unadulterated art of Jeet Kune Do (JKD), I am very grateful that I found Sifu Eric Carr. A humble, genuine, knowledgeable, humorous, passionate and insightful teacher, he does not judge, never says anything negative, and is honored in being able to help others down their particular paths as a guide. Having learned from the late Sifu Jerry Poteet, Sifu Carr shares insight that he acquired from Sifu Poteet, be it philosophy or life stories that are both humorous and serious in nature. Sifu Carr has the ability to translate JKD applications and philosophy into modern-day life, which aids me in understanding why certain approaches are being taught. Sifu Carr also takes great pride in teaching JKD as it was taught to him. In addition to JKD, I am also studying, separate from JKD, Qigong, which aids me greatly in balancing my internal energy, or chi. Sifu Carr also very openly shares knowledge about Feng Shui, as well as life knowledge. Believe me, I am a very inquisitive individual and Sifu Carr's patience and willingness to answer my questions, or take time to research answers, is indicative of his honest care about his students. I recently earned a Black belt in Hapkido, in which I am greatly proud, but the simplicity of JKD sometimes causes me to be humorously humbled as well as greatly enlightened. I have full confidence that JKD will improve my martial arts ability, as well as my overall mental, physical and spiritual health. If you have a true interest or passion in learning Jeet Kune Do and / or Qigong, I greatly recommend Sifu Eric Carr. Check your ego at the door, empty your cup, and be willing to fill that empty cup with the knowledge Sifu Carr is willing to divulge. read more

If your interested in learning the authentic style of Bruce Lee (Jeet Kune Do) Eric Carr is your man. I'm fairly new to this style of Martial Arts, but find myself falling in love with it. Eric is a second-generation Bruce Lee instructor who's very knowledgeable on Wing Chu and the legendary Bruce Lee. "It shows"! His passion for JKD can be easily seen with each session. Being severely dyslexic is not fun, so finding a teacher can be difficult.I have no trouble comprehending the moves and always look forward to our sessions. Sifu U RAWK! read more

Highly recommended. Good for self defense, and conditioning. Sifu Eric is amongst the best people I've met. A true master of the art of JKD. You will learn something new everytime, from a 2nd generation Bruce Lee student. Not only does he show you the art of JKD, he takes the time to mentor his students in the philosophy part of martial arts, and how you can apply it to your life; all to make you a better person in life. Sifu Eric has made a big impact on my life, and I strongly recommend this to anyone looking to learn self defense. You will not regret this. "Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, add what's uniquely your own." read more

I recently enrolled in some classes hear they helped me out so much. I can walk more calm and ready for anyone that might try hurting me. Thanks allot Eric for all your teachings. read more

I went to my first free class last week and loved it. All the other students were very nice and welcoming. I learned a lot even though it was only one day. I got to say I was sore in all little muscles you dont normally use. All of Bruce Lee's knowledge and philosophy is being passed on at this class. I'm looking forward to more. read more

I never write YELP reviews but I feel I owe Eric this (he never asked me) since I had accidentally stumbled across these reviews just under 2 years ago when I decided to give his class a go. Let's start with this, it has changed my life for the better in more ways than just learning how to fight. Eric's teacher, the late Jerry Poteet, was once called by Black Belt Magazine the #1 JKD instructor in the world. I would put money on Eric being the #1 now. He is the most modest guy with no ego. He listens, lets you talk and adds his two cents in as it pertains to helping you grow. Our whole class stems from that attitude in that there is no attitude while everyone is trying to be a better person. He is not a guy in a Tapout tshirt, bragging about his latest bar fight to pick up girls. For a German LA native, you can tell he's the real deal just by how fluent he can speak Chinese (he spent a decade in China learning Chinese medicine and Qigong), plus he has a background in other arts such as Wing Chun and Shaolin Kung Fu but he stays true to Bruce Lee's art, teaching Jeet Kune Do EXACTLY the way Bruce taught it ("no extra cool moves for show"). So let's talk about how this has helped me. For one, I mainly joined because I was losing my mind and going through a divorce. I didn't know what to do and asked to join his class. From here I made some genuine friends and a nice support group. I learned how to breath and focus. I learned how to see the positivity in little things (it helps that we train in parks). At one hopeless point in my life, I turned to sifu and said this is the only thing I have worth living for, and I meant it. I know I would never be able to learn this art like this (or even hear about personal Bruce Lee stories or meet his family) like I was getting from Eric if I moved back to NYC or Toronto. Before Eric's class I took Karate as a kid but found that when I was in a fight, a lot of it went out the window due to (as Bruce Lee put it) "dry land swimming". Yes, I was a kid in Junior High who came third in a sparring tournament but yet when I was in a real fight at school a lot of it went out the window because I wasn't used to being hit in the face. With Eric's class, you have real hands on sparring (in later levels). Then, right before Eric's class, I started training in Hapkido. Even though it was cool (seemed more effective than Karate), I had a teacher that was really trying to show off and get laid. Mind you, he was a good fighter, I don't think he took the time out to teach us properly ("here's a tornado kick, now you try it"). I'm sure at this point, he's a UFC fighter but what good does that do me? I needed to calm my thoughts, not grow more frustrated. Once I started training in Jeet Kune Do, I realized just how great a fighter Bruce Lee really was. This was the first style of fighting where you really think on your feet "to fit in" to the other fighter's style. Bruce Lee was definitely a genius in figuring out what an opponent is doing wrong and how to beat them. This is what Jeet Kune Do is all about and I love the fact that we don't wait for them to strike, we act first. This is to me why Jeet Kune Do is the best style of fighting in the world. Unfortunately, I had a confrontation in Toronto with a loud angry drunk who picked a fight with me. Before I knew it, I leveled him out with a kick I learned from class. The shock in his eyes told me "damn, this really works!" It gave me the confidence to know I'll be alright in any confrontation, that size doesn't matter. Then one day I was driving and I would have been side-swiped but I moved like it was nothing (from our energy drills). So, JKD even made me a much better driver. Lastly, I checked out the mirror the other day and I went from a 160-pound skinny ex-goth kid (of 41) to a 189-pound guy with muscles (a friend said I looked like a bouncer). The funny thing is I don't do weights, just go to class twice/week. I never got this look from all the gyms I was once in. I also have a 100-lb punching bag that I could barely move when I started but now it almost flies off the handle when I punch or kick it. All in under 2 years! I strongly suggest Eric to anyone who wants to get a focus in life, become healthier and gain confidence. These days, from his teachings, I have the confidence to say I don't want to fight, I'm fine. ;) - Mars P.S. I was one of the 2 students from his class that competed in the first ever international JKD Comparison in Long Beach. I came third and the other guy came second--the first guy was a professional kick boxer from Europe. Pretty good for under 2 years and never doing this before. All owed to sifu Eric Carr (who by the way, is against tournaments or showing off)... read more

I was looking to study martial arts for several years and I was on the fence about what style to choose. I stumbled onto Sifu Eric Carr through his rave Yelp reviews from his students. I was still on the fence so I waited probably another year. My only regret is that I waited this long to begin training with Sifu Eric Carr. If you are thinking about starting a martial arts practice with Sifu Eric Carr - do not hesitate - start now! It had been one of the best decisions in my life. Jeet Kune Do is something special. You won't be copying someone else's style - you will learn how to cultivate your own uniqueness. These lessons not only challenge your body but the accompanying philosophy will challenge your mind, heart and soul as well. Do yourself the biggest favor of your life and sign up for classes right now! read more

Had the pleasure to check out the JKD class at Eric Carr Jeet Kune Do on a casual Sunday. Always passed by this large group practicing Martial Arts at LA Memorial Park across from LA High School on my way to the Westside. First thing you notice is a large group of students gathered around this tall wiry man. What is he preaching? He is discussing Jeet Kune Do: The art developed by Pioneer martial artist/film star Bruce Lee. Mr Carr's lineage is from first generation instructor Jerry Poteet. After stretching, groups are divided by seniority and skill level. This is great, so students can develop skills and get better by practicing with Peers. Eric is a great instructor and would have given 5 stars. With the large group, he didn't have assistant instructors roaming around guiding beginner students. Session includes: focus mitts, chi sao, techniques and sparring. A great way, to spend a Sunday morning. read more

Eric Carr is awesome! I have taken 4 lessons so far and I feel more confident walking around downtown where I work. Bruce lee's self defense and philosophy is also really embedded into my weekly sessions so that's a plus! I am not just learning how to generate a lot of power out of my mini body, but I am also learning to be intuitive and be aware of my surroundings. To always react in a subconscious fashion. Thanks yelp for helping me find such a great teacher! read more

If you've been searching for legitimate martial arts in the LA area, look no further. Here you will find the most badass art created by the best fighter who ever lived, Master Bruce Lee. It helps that Sifu Eric Carr (a star student of one of Master Bruce's closest students, Jerry Poteet) is likely the best teacher in the country. Seriously, he is unreal. Sifu Eric is always helpful and kind (not to mention extremely patient), and he exudes wisdom even when he isn't trying to. Shortly after you begin, you will want to absorb every ounce of knowledge that he presents you with. He is the glue that is keeping me in Los Angeles more than anything else. You will come to class at LA High Memorial Park - a peaceful, shaded area off Olympic Boulevard. The group lessons are filled with passionate, kind, modest people who are all there to simply learn and help others learn. There is no pressure, no expectations, no competition. New students are always welcomed, and rarely only visit once. Come and be amazed! read more

June 2, 2019. I am extremely interested in martial arts. A love of Bruce Lee, his discipline, teachings, philosophies. What he represented to the world gave back. I had taken martial arts years ago. I wanted to find a class I would be excited about and challenged by and really learn and grow. Not a watered down neighborhood form. But a true, full martial arts class. Had looked into several classes. Then, I saw Eric Carr's site and read his reviews, almost all 5-stars. I read about him, his history, dedication, training. Decided to go out past couple weeks just to watch and investigate. I liked what I saw. Started today. His class is EXCELLENT. It is like going from grade school to university level of training. I was nervous at first, but Eric and his instructors and class were great, made me feel welcomed. I learned alot in my first class, feel excited and look forward to going back next week. He definitely knows martial arts. His instructors high caliber level, detailed step by step instructions. Encouraging, insightful, motivating. Eric Carr trains with members too. He goes around to each team or group to instruct, assist, help. I felt like the entire group were there for each other, sense of caring and community. THE BEST BY FAR. Prices very reasonable and classes are 2 hours, up to 4 times per week. Well worth your time, energy, investment. Thank you read more

From wrestling in high school, to four years in the marines, the techniques I've learned in this JKD class are by far the most practical skills I've acquired for defending myself. I fortunately met Sifu Eric at my dog park; you'd never guess he's a total badass until it's too late. One of the best things about this class are the friends that I've made that I now consider family. I love this class, everything it stands for, and all the amazing people involved! read more

I can not say how much I enjoy training with Eric. He has taken my love for Kung Fu and showed my how to incorporate it into my everyday life. The training itself is top notch with alot of one-one attention. He also gives you great reading suggestions so that you can get more out of the philosophy of Kung Fu. I highly suggest you try his class out. It is great for beginners and more advanced practitioners. Believe me you wont be disappointed! read more

Sifu Eric Carr teaches the pure JKD taught by Bruce to Jerry Poteet.i was looking for the right place to train was debating about going back to Muay Thai but now there is no going back. Hands down best choice I did this year. Great environment, great team and great workout! I've learned much about the art and life in class. Look forward to evolving further with the team. read more

Because I'm writing this on April 1st, I desperately want to give a one star review. I know Sifu Eric's reading this and it'd make a pretty good April Fools joke on him. Alas, my conscience gets the better of me again, and I have to tell you the truth: Eric's awesome. I first trained in JKD many moons ago with a different instructor. I fell in love with Bruce Lee's philosophy and technique, but found that the Sifu's approach didn't match up with my own goals. The group atmosphere was very competitive and I felt like I was being pushed to get in the ring, which resulted in regular injuries and physical breakdowns. I never looked forward to classes, and realized that this wasn't the road for me on my journey of self-discovery, so I left. Flash-forward more than a decade. I'd become a father and wanted to share what I loved about JKD with my son and find an enjoyable way to stay fit--mentally and physically. I did a search for other JKD classes in LA and stumbled on Sifu Eric Carr. Sifu Eric was perfect. I was able to schedule back-to-back private lessons for me and my son, and Sifu Eric tailored them to our specific skill levels and goals. He pushed us, but never so hard that I stopped enjoying the experience of learning JKD. As it is when you're learning anything, it's important to find a good fit between teacher and student. I find that Sifu Eric is patient, accommodating, fun to be around, and that he really knows his stuff. He understands what my individual goals are, and his teaching offers a great mixture of the physical, mental, and spiritual growth I want. So get off the internet and check out Eric Carr Jeet Kune Do! read more

I consider myself very fortunate to have stumbled across Eric in my internet search on JKD. After only 2 months of training, I can already see and feel a difference in my abilities and confidence-level. Whether you're completely new to martial arts (like me) or someone who has studied other disciplines, I wholeheartedly recommend Sifu Eric. He is extremely patient, genuine, knowledgeable, talented and encouraging. Simply put, Eric is a phenomenal teacher! If you're serious about begining your journey into JKD, you should come and visit a class, to see for yourself. read more

In the future I hope I can attend this group when Im done with Judo of course, I wonder what kinds of techniques are taught in Jeet Kune Do, if Sifu Eric teaches Joint locking methods along with the Wing Chun system ill be happy read more

I write this review not as a student of Sifu Eric Carr, but as the wife of a student! My husband has been practicing Jeet Kune Do with Sifu Eric Since August 2014. In the last five months I have watched a transformation in my husband that I had not seen in our twelve years together. In the past we have taken Krav Maga and Ninjitsu together, and my husband has always been drawn to martial arts. However, none of them created as much change in his personality and his physical well being as learning with Sifu Eric. It has strengthened his will power, his perseverance, his endurance and his overall physical strength. Sifu Eric is a Sifu in the most elemental sense in that he teaches you how to direct your potential energy into a proactive and positive direction. All of us have potential energy every day which gets wasted or misused. The way Sifu Eric transforms my husband's energy during his class is amazing. Our work lives can be quite stressful and sometimes anxiety and stress can really harm your health, self-worth and general well being. When he comes back from class its like that is ALL ERASED. Class is in the park, which is fantastic, because we all don't spend enough time outside. Sifu Eric has changed my husband's life in such a positive way, and for that I am incredibly grateful. If you are looking for a great discipline, for your mind, body and soul, I highly recommend Sifu Eric's Jeet Kune Do Class. read more

When I met Sifu Eric for the first time, it became apparent that he was well-versed in the history of Bruce Lee and in eastern philosophy. It wasn't until the first lesson however, that I realized the importance of having a great teacher help interpret the high skill-level involved with learning and training Jeet Kune Do. Over the following months, Sifu Eric demonstrated that he had indeed mastered these skills, and was willing to teach me the best way possible. Although his approach of integrating history and philosophy to a curriculum that builds strong technique and stresses "real world" application are enough to keep every lesson a refreshingly inspiring experience, his compassion, understanding of others and individual attention to students is what sets him apart from all other instructors. Even though I did not have the chance to meet Sigung Jerry before he passed, I am certain that he and Sijo Bruce are smiling down on those of us who strive to become the next wave of "Keepers of the Flame." For over two years I have been fortunate to train with Sifu Eric and I am grateful for every last second. If you're interested in learning Jeet Kune Do, Qigong, Wing Chun, or simply wish to improve upon your health and self-defense skills, Eric Carr is the person to contact in Los Angeles. read more

A truly gifted martial arts teacher. His passion and dignity precedes all expectations. I cannot express how grateful I am to have found his noble teaching right in downtown L.A. Sifu Eric not only holds direct lineage to Bruce Lee's JKD but he is a breed apart in being genuine, modest, and for a white boy he sure does generate incredible speed and the power which I too hope to achieve one day. One thing I quickly learned is that JKD is about precision movements and direct motion. It isn't only about brute force of kicking and punching but the "economy of motion". It is based on philosophies - Bruce Lee's legendary philosophies passed direct from the lineage holder. I feel that JKD is very much the martial art for a thinking individual. Learning Bruce Lee's philosophies and the authentic ways of Jeet Kune Do, the mental discipline, the physical training, it is my honor to recommend Sifu Eric. read more

Eric Carr's Jeet Kune Do classes are excellent. Eric is an amazing person and instructor. The students who attend classes are very supportive and positive. I feel very fortunate to study Jeet Kune Do with Sifu Eric. read more

Finding Sifu Eric has truly been a blessing. I am grateful everyday that the energies brought me to the path of Sifu Eric. Sifu Eric truly cares about us as students pays attention in detail on our path/journey into jkd. He is truly a hidden treasure of Los Angles. read more

I started taking classes with Sifu Eric almost three years ago with the intent to cross train for another sport, and because I was a huge Bruce Lee fan. That plan changed overnight and I found myself at every available class because I found something more than learning a form of martial arts. The knowledge that he possess (studied privately with one of Bruce's 5 original private students, Jerry Poteet, for 12 years, along with 14 years of Taoist Qi Gong and Tai Chi, 7 years of Wing Chun, 2 years of Shaolin, and Jujitsu prior to that) and the teaching expertise he brings to EVERY class EVERY day makes him a premier authority in the field. Every class will develop and push you to your physical and mental limits, and then beyond that! But more importantly, at least to me, is the positive atmosphere and sense of community he has instilled in his class. I'm always stoked to get up early for class, spend time with the friends I've made there, and get better each time. And I feel very fortunate to call Sifu Eric my mentor and friend. Come try it out! read more