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Saints' Alex Jenkins using martial arts to fight his way into league

Using different sports as a means to improve in one’s profession is more than just a fad or a hidden trick. It has taken over the world of sports development for athletes globally. Now, versatility is the name of the game.

For one New Orleans Saints prospect trying to find his path to the big club, this rings very true. Alex Jenkins, a defensive end on the Saints practice squad through the International Pathway program, is a special case. He has not only grown up in Bath, England but he has experience with Jeet Kune Do, a martial arts style founded by the legendary Bruce Lee and has roots in Wing Chun Kung Fu.