Jeet Kune Do
Timing, distance, interception, footwork and efficient striking guided by Bruce Lee’s philosophy of simplicity.
Elsmere, Kentucky • Greater Cincinnati
Get real-world ready.
Practical personal protection built around efficiency, adaptability and pressure-tested fundamentals. No flashy choreography. No wasted movement. Train with a direct second-generation Jeet Kune Do lineage.
1984Training since
2nd Gen.JKD Master Instructor
USMCCombat veteran
ElsmereKentucky academy
Train for the real world
One methodology. Multiple tools.
Roots of Combat combines proven combat systems into a practical training approach focused on what works under pressure.
Eskrima
Rapid striking, weapon awareness and adaptable footwork from the Cacoy Doce Pares lineage.
Combative Jujitsu
Standing grappling, controls, escapes and ground combatives through a personal protection lens.
Practical Combatives
Direct, no-nonsense responses to common threats with awareness and decisive action.
Simple membership options
Choose your level of access.
No mystery pricing. Choose the training level that fits your goals.
Essentials
Build the base
$129 / month
Ideal for beginners building consistent fundamentals.
- 3 group classes per week
- Professional analysis
- No contract
- 30-day cancellation
Most popular
Unlimited
Train without limits
$159 / month
For students who want the full academy experience and faster development.
- Unlimited group training
- JKD + Eskrima + grappling
- 15% seminar member pricing
- No contract
- 30-day cancellation
Elite
Personal access
$259 / month
Premium academy access with direct individualized coaching.
- Everything is unlimited
- 1 private session per month
- 50% discounted seminar member pricing
- Discounted family memberships
- No contract
- 30-day cancellation
Michael S. Peterson • Coach Mike
Experience you can trace
Not sport. Not theater. Practical defense.
Coach Mike has trained in martial arts since 1984. His teaching emphasizes direct, efficient personal protection and individualized development rather than flashy movement or rigid choreography.
Jeet Kune Do2nd-generation Master Instructor under Sigung Richard S. Bustillo, an original Bruce Lee student.
EskrimaFirst Grade Black Belt in Cacoy Doce Pares under Supreme Grandmaster Cacoy Canete.
ServiceHonorably discharged United States Marine Corps combat veteran.
InstructionSeminar experience with law enforcement, EMS, Homeland Security agents, government employees and civilian students.
Know before you go
Training schedule.
Class times for every level. New students are welcome at any beginner-friendly session.
Monday
JKD Foundations • Beginner friendly
6:00–7:15 PM
Tuesday
Eskrima + Applied Combatives
6:30–7:45 PM
Wednesday
JKD All Levels
6:00–7:15 PM
Thursday
Combative Jujitsu
6:30–7:45 PM
Saturday
Open Training / Monthly Intensive
10:00–11:30 AM
First-class questions
Starting should feel simple.
Do I need martial arts experience?
No. The beginner path is designed for people starting from zero, and training can be adjusted to your current ability.
Do I need to be in shape first?
No. Fitness develops alongside technique. The goal is a repeatable training habit, not an audition.
Is private training available?
Yes. Coach Mike offers individualized private personal protection training, and a recurring private session is included with the Elite membership.
Where is training held?
Private and academy training is held at 4037 Dixie Highway, Elsmere, KY 41018. Group and corporate sessions can also be arranged at an agreed location.
Your first class is the hardest one to book.
Make the first move.
Schedule your consultation
Email to reserve your spot and we’ll confirm your start date with everything you need for your first class.
Schedule my consultationCall 859-250-4129