OUR
MISSION
Jeet Academy KL (JAKL) is an institute that promotes an active and responsible lifestyle through Self Defense and Martial Arts, with the mission of teaching whoever wants to learn - regardless of background, gender or age, by providing students with the necessary tools to face violence and adversity, and by helping him/her become the best version of himself/herself.
We push our students to explore their inner strengths, to unleash their true potential, and to know their limits, in order to ultimately express themselves.
We prepare our students to be more comfortable in the uncomfortable.
The Academy specializes in Personal Training and Corporate Workshops.
In an effort of digitalization, the academy started a new online training program in our fields of expertise, providing LIVE seminars and online courses.
And most recently, the academy started a new kid program, to expose our future leaders to our art.
OUR
in-house INSTRUCTORS
Our Team consists of certified instructors, and experts in their respective fields, with years of experience in teaching, training, and competing. Their knowledge and experiences are at your disposal.
Ben Abbes Jihad
Specializations:
Founder of Jeet Academy KL
Self-Defense Instructor,
Krav Maga and Jeet Kune Do Instructor
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Ben is a 39-year-old Belgian. He was formed as a lawyer in Brussels and worked as a Business developer for many years in many countries. Today, he is an entrepreneur and founder of the academy.
On a summer night in 2007, Ben was a victim of a violent attack in the streets of Brussels, his hometown, finding himself powerless and helpless, despite a good level of fitness. Determined to prevent such a scenario from happening again, he started training and researching more about self-defense, focusing on realistic situations, and easy-to-learn efficient techniques. Not all martial arts are adapted to the street. Luckily, Ben found an excellent mentor; today one of the world’s most renowned in his field and started studying Jeet Kune Do and Kali with him. Ben also deepened his knowledge by studying and practicing Krav Maga, a very effective military-based method, and soon, passed all his grades. After years of practice and hard training, Ben received his instructor degrees in the different disciplines he studied. His journey has led him worldwide, from Belgium to China, through Cyprus and New York. Beyond the martial aspects, his research has led him to focus on the psychological factors of violence, leading him to a very holistic approach to Self-defense, not only martial. Rich in his multi-level experiences, today, he shares his expertise through his workshops and seminars conducted here in Malaysia and aboard, by using techniques and principles to prevent, de-escalate but also react to violence when necessary. In the street, there is only one rule: No rules!
An eternal student, Ben regularly practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and keeps improving his skills all around the world with Tricom, FMA, Mastro Defense System, and many more, living his own Jeet Kune Do!
He proudly became the reference in Self Defense designed for civilians in the country and envisions to “Make Self Defense Great Again”, far away from the cliches and charlatans one may encounter while searching for real Self Defence.
The simplicity of his system and its efficiency leads him to share his expertise with law enforcement, security professionals, stunt teams, and many more.
"I teach people to be more comfortable in the uncomfortable. Learn controlled violence. And then choose Peace. May the peace be with you" Ben
Vince Choo
Specializations:
Founder of VCBjj,
2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
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Vince has a background of 44 years of martial training and 25 years of teaching experience. He is a renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, with a focus on defensive techniques suitable for beginners and older adult students.
Vince has been learning a wide variety of Chinese, traditional Japanese, and Western martial arts since 10 years old and started coaching as an assistant instructor when he was 17. After embarking on the Jiu-Jitsu path, he owned and operated one of the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in Malaysia, and is considered one of the most experienced instructors in the country with a crowd of loyal students.
Vince started a training group called VCBJJ. He is the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor at the academy, teaching Gi and No-Gi classes (the variation without the Gi, the traditional “kimono”).
His coaching style is focused on defensive techniques for beginners going all the way to Black Belt skills. He believes you will have a better experience with this foundation skill. He teaches via games, drills and positive encouragement. The classes are very chilled and information focused and the student group being friendly, encouraging and offering a supportive community. Coach Vince organises regular excursions and meet ups, and even travel abroad.
Classes are usually around 6-10 people max, atmosphere is relaxed, playful and immersive.
Affiliations:
Vince is not affiliated with any group, however, His black belts (up to 2nd degree) were awarded by Prof. Rodney King who in turn has Master Rigan Machado (8th Degree) as his teacher.
He is listed on Beltchecker.com and also on BJJ Globetrotters.com
Every person interested in Self Defence should know the basic principles of grappling since there is a huge percentage of chance that the fight ends up on the ground, during an assault in the street.
”Flow as the Way”