Sifu R. Carrion is the chief instructor and founder of JKD-EXTREME Martial Arts Academy, in Lake Worth FL. He was born in the Bronx, New York in 1967. He is also an apprentice instructor under (JKD Nucleus Member) Sifu Tim Tackett. He has studied a variety of Martial Arts, and found that Jeet Kune Do was the philosophy that he found to be his truth. He felt that he should be complete in Martial Arts, being well rounded in all ranges of self defense, but using the mentality of "Simplicity" from top to ground skills. This is where he found JKD-THE WAY OF THE INTERCEPTING FIST.

As a fellow martial artist he would like to thank his Instructors for their guidance, dedication, sharing of knowledge, and also their friendship. I would like to thank my Sifu, Tim Tackett for his teaching and support; you have shown me the light at the end of the tunnel. Also, I would like to thank Richard Bustillo for his wisdom and knowledge and also his guidance. These are great men who I greatly respect, and last but not least Chris Kent Thank you, R. Carrion...

Sifu Carrion has studied for over 10 years in the following areas of Martial Arts. (Jeet Kune Do, Boxing/Muay Thai, Kali-Escrima-Arnis, TEI Jiu Jitsu Grappling, Sport Judo) 1990 At the Self Discovery Martial Arts Academy

Richie Carrion

Richie Carrion Interview
Conducted by Paul Bax

When and how did you first start your training in martial arts?
Richie Carrion: I started training in martial arts when I was 12 years old in kung fu.

How did you first hear about Bruce Lee and his art of Jeet Kune Do?
RC: Well I was born in the Bronx, New York and my mom use to take me to the movie theater to go see all of Bruce Lee’s movies. It was black belt night on Wednesday evenings. Wow, I was amazed with him. I always wanted her to take me to see the movies again and again. I really didn’t know about his art at that time. I was really young so all I knew was watching him kick a lot of butt (laughs).
As the years passed I started with kung fu, tae kwon do and high school wrestling. They were all great systems but I needed something more and that's when I found JKD. It helped me find myself and also helped me be simple not just in fighting but everyday life.

What was it about JKD that led you away from traditional martial arts?
RC: Simplicity. JKD helped me discover myself in the world of martial arts. Like Bruce Lee once said, “The Simple Done Right Has No Counter”.

JKD has gone through a lot of phases over the years due to different theories on how the art should be taught.  Were you ever a student of “JKD Concepts”?
RC: Yes. I don’t really think there is a right or wrong way of teaching Jeet Kune Do. We just have to except JKD as it is and that is to keep things simple and direct. Not just in fighting but everyday life as well.

Explain your training under Bob Bremer/Tim Tackett.