Nirvana Jeet Kune Do Society

Nirvana Jeet Kune Do Society is a martial arts school located at 1300 Ulster Ave within Kingston Athletics at the Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston, New York. The society is dedicated to preserving and teaching the martial arts philosophy, science, and combatives of Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do. The academy is founded and directed by Sifu Jesse Ohliger, a third-generation Bruce Lee student who began his training under Sifu Richard Torres in 1995 and received his full JKD instructor certification in 2010. Having studied with notable first-generation practitioners including Ted Wong and Dan Inosanto, Sifu Ohliger incorporates holistic mind-body development into the curriculum, integrating certified breathwork and mobility instruction alongside combative training. The curriculum emphasizes direct striking, trapping ranges, footwork, and realistic self-defense applications guided by Bruce Lee's philosophy to keep class numbers low while keeping instructional quality high. Instruction is conducted in an attentive, small-group atmosphere tailored to dedicated martial artists. Interested practitioners in the Hudson Valley can visit the academy website to review class schedules and private lesson opportunities.