The Wednesday Night Group has attracted many interesting individuals over the years. The men recognized here as Founding Members have shaped our approach to JKD and are responsible for the group being what it is today.
Founding Members
**[Bob Bremer](/bob/)**
Trained with Bruce Lee in L.A. Chinatown starting in 1967
**[Tim Tackett](/tim/)**
Joined Dan Inosanto's "Backyard" JKD group in 1971
**[Jim Sewell](/jim/)**
Original student of the L.A. Chinatown school
**[Bert Poe](/bert/)**
Marine Raider, Sheriff, Pro Boxer, and Bodyguard
**[Sonny Bygum](/sonny/)**
Navy Seal, Boxer, and Automobile & Motorcycle Racer
**[D.M. Blue](/dennis/)**
Instrumental in training the current generation of Instructors
**[Jeremy Lynch](/jeremy/)**
Has been with the group since he was just 19 years old
Members
**[Vince Raimondi](/vince/)**
**[Brent Lance](/brent/)**
**Lak Loi**
**Dieter Casier**
**Mick Thornton**
**[Jim McCann](/mccann/)**
**Tom McGrath**
**[Mike Blesch](/mike/)**
**Christian Kluge**
**Cedomir Pusica**