Jerry Poteet
American martial artist (1936–2012)
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Jerry Poteet (November 29, 1936 – January 15, 2012) was an American martial arts instructor, recognized for his teachings in the art of Jeet Kune Do as an original Bruce Lee student.[3][4]
United States
United States
Stan Lee Lawson
| Jerry Poteet | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 29, 1936 United States |
| Died | January 15, 2012 (aged 75) United States |
| Style | Jeet Kune Do (Jun Fan Gung Fu)[1] |
| Teachers | Bruce Lee Stan Lee Lawson |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Jason Scott Lee[2] Michael Worth Glenn Danzig |
Biography
Poteet began his martial arts career in Kenpo, and became a brown belt under the Kenpo instructor Ed Parker.[5][6] Poteet also trained the Dallas Cowboys football team and bodyguards in Jeet Kune Do,[7] and choreograph the fight scenes of several films.[citation needed]
Poteet was chosen as the person best able to train Jason Scott Lee, for the latter's role in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story.[8][9]
In addition to choreographing Jason Scott Lee's key fight scenes in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Jerry worked with him on Soldier and Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision. Other Poteet’s notable students were Glenn Danzig, Michael Worth and Kevin Sorbo.[citation needed]
Poteet credited 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. Until his death, Poteet taught Jeet Kune Do to the next generation of students and instructors. He taught martial arts for over 40 years.[citation needed]
The last years of Poteet's life were dedicated to preserving and refining the legacy he received from his instructor, Bruce Lee.[citation needed]
He died on January 15, 2012.[10] Today, Poteet's legacy is being kept alive by protege Sifu Fran Poteet Joseph through the Jerry Poteet Jeet Kune Do Association.[11]
Bibliography
- Rafiq, Fiaz (2020). Bruce Lee: The Life of a Legend. Birlinn Ltd. ISBN 9781788853309.