ZeRo Posted June 14, 2002 Posted June 14, 2002 thanks for the stuff -: really good. do you know any good pressure point books? what ones would you recommed.
Singularity Posted June 15, 2002 Posted June 15, 2002 I found some great pressure point videos at http://www.thespeedman.com The video is called "Secrets of Devastation Enhancement." By the way, -: I agree that pressure points can be hard, but it depends on how you look at it. Yes, there are 360 points. There are many on the forearm alone. However, I generally stick to 6 on the forearm that I can hit a lot easier than the rest. Yes, each point is different, depending on the angle and type of strike. There can be a lot to it, but pressure points can be simplified. Dave
-- Posted June 15, 2002 Posted June 15, 2002 Here's a nice website, but keep in mind that you need a good instructor, nothing less, to teach you properly: http://pressurepointfighting.com/public_html/dim_mak_taiji_points.htm That's a chart of the points. For info on the system: http://www.vincitydesign.com/kwoon/index2.html Browse around, you'll find pressure point fighting somewhere in there. And yes, I agree that pressure point fighting can be simplified, but like all things, there are two levels of it: structure and substance. You can simply learn some effective strikes and be able to get out of a bad situation, which would be substance. Or you could learn the methods behind it, its philosophies, etc, and become a master of it, being able to apply it for any situation. That would be structure. Although structure is superior to mere substance, it's understandable that convinience is a factor, too. Anyone can learn a few good pressure points and have their fighting ability drastically improved. But like I said before, you MUST find a good instructor, and you MUST have a feel for the human body, because nerves shift under the skin, and you have to know exactly what you're doing. d-----
ckdstudent Posted June 15, 2002 Posted June 15, 2002 Considering the sheer number of pressure points there are supposed to be I'm amazed that its possible to hit someone and not hit one of their pressure points. ---------Pil SungJimmy B
-- Posted June 18, 2002 Posted June 18, 2002 The problem is that they're not always right by the skin. A lot of the time, you have to push down, sort of cut them off the way you cut off water from a hose. Your opponent doesn't feel it right away, but it quickly builds up into a sharp, piercing pain. Before I knew what I was doing with pressure points, I accidentally finished an opponent with one rather dramatically (this was several years back). I brushed against the guy's left side with a glancing blow, thinking I hadn't done much damage. He sort of flinched, but regained composure. As we circled, he just sort of went loose and fell straight over on his face. Until my sensei explained, I didn't even know what the f*ck I had done, and that's what really got me interested in pressure points. They're not easy to do, by any means, but they're a great addition to any martial art, expecially grappling arts. d-----
moobrack Posted June 18, 2002 Posted June 18, 2002 As a ju jitsu student we are taught certain pressure points which are incorporated into our defenses, I do not think this is a waste of time at all. Anthony Bullock1st Dan Black Belt - Shotokan Karate5th Kyu Yellow Belt - Aiki-Jutsuhttps://www.universaldojo.com Coming Soon
-- Posted June 19, 2002 Posted June 19, 2002 It's very effective simply to know some good strikes, if not the entire system. Do you take Hakko-Ryu, by any chance? d-----
shurikengirl Posted June 20, 2002 Posted June 20, 2002 -:, it's very interesting to read what you write. Kyusho-Jitsu is another pressure point martial art
-- Posted June 20, 2002 Posted June 20, 2002 Thanx Ya, Kyusho-Jutsu is really poular down here; they teach it to cops and in a lot of self-defense classes. Eagle Claw is another good style, but it's pretty hard to learn. The advantage? Being able to tear holes through people with your fingers. Morbid, no? d-----
Sin Style Posted June 21, 2002 Posted June 21, 2002 Ive heard that being hit in a pressure point cause's blood clots and can kill up to seven years later. i know seven years seems a bit much, but what do you think ?
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