David Elwood is a certified Jeet Kune Do instructor in the Total Approach Organization headed by Master Leo Fong.  He has studied martial arts for over 25 years.  He holds a 3rd degree Black Belt in American Isshynryu, a Black Belt in Tang Soo Do and is an instructor in American Arnis. He also holds several other current association ranks in jujitsu and JKD.

While studying, he also competed in several boxing and kickboxing matches.  He was the recipient of the East Coast Streetfighting Tournament Master's Division Award.  Dave Elwood has trained with virtually every JKD instructor and attended every JKD training camp on the East Coast.   He is known by other JKD instructors as "well-balanced" and a "dedicated practitioner". 

Sifu Elwood has also coached several national champions and NHB competitors. Mr. Elwood has authored two books and the BattleMaster series of videos available on our merchandise page. In addition, there are a series of ranking videos for experienced martial artists to apply for instructorship in Total Approach JKD.

Sifu Elwood contributed to the book "Worst Case Scenarios" by Josh Piven, providing insight into "How To Win A Barfight".  He was featured in "MA Training" magazine teaching sparring and entry drills. He has also provided fight correography to various movie productions including the latest from Pamela Sutch seen here.

Please contact TAJKD for information regarding seminars and workshops.