What are the 5 Best Combat Pressure Points for Defense?

* Best Combat Pressure Points

Combat Pressure Points: I do not personally like the word "combat" being used in the martial arts.

But that is because I am a man who believes words have meaning and cannot be interchanged because someone wishes to. A great example of this today is the misuse of the word "phobia." 

That means an irrational fear of. Because I disagree with an ideology or way of life does not mean I am afraid of it. 

Anyway, lets today look at the 5 Best Combat Pressure Points. In this article I am taking aot vulnerable parts of the human body. 

So when I say the 5 Best Combat vital points, what is it I am referring to? Combat is essentially a military term for engagement with an enemy. I do not consider the meaning to apply to martial arts because martial arts is about self defense training in peaceful times.

And that is OK. So the best combat pressure points need to be very specific. Therefore to the purpose of this article they mean pressure points with a very predictable result and no setup required. 

Best Combat Pressure Points

With this in mind I am going to provide you with a list below, and a link to a more detailed explanation of each pressure point. One of my students left my school back in 2006 to join the Canadian military. He commented of all the things he learned in training under me that the pressure point information was really the only part that translated and worked in hand to hand, kill or be kill combat.

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#1 Combat Pressure Points - GB-20

Best Combat Pressure Points

The first pressure point on this list is GB-20. Why is that? Because of its relationship to the occipital nerve at the back of the head it is an excellent pressure point to cause massive brain dysfunction.

And as an added bonus it is a "blind strike" which means the person does not see it coming, and therefore cannot mount any real defense. 


#2 Combat Pressure Points - BL-10

Next is a very dangerous pressure point. This is Pressure Point BL-10. Perhaps one of the most dangerous pressure points on the body this one fits the criteria of Pressure Points for combat perfectly. 

BL-10 is also tied in with the occipital nerve and the brain dysfunction associated with this.  BL-10 is also a kill shot. Hit correctly you can cause damage to the brainstem which is right there, with very little tissue to protect it. 

It's position at the back of the head also makes for another important "blind strike."

Best Combat Pressure Points

#3 Combat Pressure Points - SP-21

Best Combat Pressure Points

Pressure Point SP-21 is located on the ribs, about center of the bicep with the arms hanging. The exact location is on the lateral aspect of the chest, on the mid-axillary line, in the 6th intercostal space.

An intercostal space is the "meat" between the ribs which is a hotbed for nerves! 

A solid strike to this area can break ribs, cause lung punctures and has the potential to stop the heart. And its location at the weakest point in the rib cage is a definte bonus! 

#4 Combat Pressure Points - ST-09

Again we look at a very dangerous pressure point, and how, like the above this is a one shot kill. Pressure Point ST-09 is located right over the carotid sinus. The carotid sinus is a Baroreceptor, whose purpose is to detect an increase in blood pressure.

When it detects an increase, it sends a signal to the vasomotor center of the via the vagus nerve. This initiates a Vasodilatation, and slowing of the heart rate to lower the blood pressure to normal.

Striking the area will cause an immediate drop in blood pressure resulting in unconsciousness and potential death. 

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Damage to the carotid artery and sinus are possible which if not treated immediately will result in death. This is a dangerous pressure point, but definitely one of the very best combat pressure points. 

#5 Combat Pressure Points - HT-01

* Best Combat Pressure Points

I have only written about HT-01 in my book Kyusho Pressure Point Anatomy. However it is a very dangerous pressure point. The location is in the arm pit itself.

The pressure point is right over the top of the axillary artery  and therefore great artery damage is also done when this pressure point is struck.

A medium strike, especially on the left side of the body will stop the heart instantly. Lighter strikes will damage the shoulder and cause sever brain dysfunction. This is a fight stopper no matter how you use it. 

Combat Pressure Points in Conclusion

Best Combat Pressure Points CONCLUSION

I hope you found this article on Combat Pressure Points to be of benefit to you. I also hope my have given you a deeper understand of just how dangerous pressure points can be.

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Pressure Point BL-56. How to rupture the Achilles tendon.

* Pressure Point BL-56

For the last year I have been writing articles about once per month on different, important pressure points on the body for self defense. Today I am going to look at Pressure Point BL-56 [Bladder Meridian] as well as BL-55, 57 because there are so very close together, and all extremely important. I will focus on BL-56 because it gives the best effect. However any of the pressure points in the calf can cause sever damage and end any assault. And a typical strike is going to be blind without intense training. 

Pressure Point BL-56 - Location

* Pressure Point BL-56

Located in the in the center of the of the gastrocnemius muscle, midway between BL-55 and BL-57 is pressure point BL-56.

The gastrocnemius muscle consists of a lateral head, a medial head, and their single tendon of insertion.

Each head is a thick muscular column, separated from the other by the back of the knee. As they descend, they come together.

The medial head is larger and wraps around the leg more towards the front than does the lateral head. The muscular heads end at or slightly above the middle of the leg, where they attach to their tendon.

The tendon descends and fuses with the tendon of the soleus muscle, which lies just beneath it, forming the Achilles tendon

The gastrocnemius muscle raises the heel, which lifts the body. It also assists, though minimally, in flexing the knee joint. This muscle group carries a tremendous weight burden making it susceptible to attack.

Pressure Point BL-56 - Effects of Striking

There are 2 basic methods of successfully striking these 3 pressure points in total. And that is either with a front kick using the toe, or with a heel strike. My personal preference is with a heel as this can be done from the position of being in front of the attacker.

The results of a strike are instant cramping of the muscle, which depending on the condition of said muscle will include damage up to and including massive tearing of the tissue and possible separation of the muscles from the Achilles tendon. Interesting the stronger the muscle, the more potential for damage.

Knockouts are also possible at pressure point BL-56 due to the brain shock that can occur with a solid strike. This is an excellent area to teach novice students in self defense training. 

Pressure Point BL-56 in Conclusion

Pressure Point BL-56 CONCLUSION

A strike to Pressure Point BL-56 is a fight ender. No one can continue an assault with calf and/or tendon damage. Walking becomes impossible.

If you have ever awakened in the night with a calf cramp imagine that at a magnitude of plus 10. 

Over the last year these articles have been very popular. And they are also a very important part of the learning process. However to use such articles for reference can be a very big challenge. You need information like this all in once place!

Therefore have a look at my eBook Kyusho Pressure Point Anatomy. This reference eBook which has been called the Gray's Anatomy of Kyusho Jitsu cover all 361 plus pressure points on the body like Pressure Point BL-56. Follow this link to learn more now!

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Dangerous Pressure Points LU-01-02. How to shut down the Lung Meridian

* Dangerous Pressure Points LU-01-02

Today I want to talk about 2 pressure points, and these are Dangerous Pressure Points LU-01-02. Like ST-09-10 I am discussing these 2 together since it is most likely if you strike one you will also be striking the other. I have personally seen the results of striking these pressure points therefore I caution you about their usage!

Location Pressure Points LU-01-02

Dangerous Pressure Point LU-01 is located below LU-02, 6 cun lateral to the Conception Vessel, in the first intercostal space. In the pectoralis major and minor muscles. 

It can only be accessed if the shoulders are back and the arms in a neutral or back position like retracted for a punch. 

Pressure Point LU-02 is found in the depression below the acromial extremity of the clavicle, between the pectoralis major and the deltoid muscles

Note that Dangerous Pressure Points LU-01-02 are both position at the top of the lungs. 

Effects of Dangerous Pressure Points LU-01-02

As I have stated, these are extremely dangerous pressure points. The first thing we must consider is that LU-01 is an Alarm Point. Alarm Points have a direct effect on the health of the organ they are associated with. In this case pressure point LU-01 is the Alarm Point for the lungs. 

A strike will cause an activation on the Lung Meridian on both sides of the body. If there are any lung issues with the person being struck they will be exacerbated. Triple Warmer will also be activated bi-laterally as well. The strike will cause extreme pain, and difficulty in breathing that can become chronic  if not treated.

Pressure Point LU-02 when struck can have a much more profound effect. First breakage of the collar bone is possible if the impact is sufficient. Extreme pain as well as a knockout are very likely. Death is also a possible but not probable from the strike alone. The danger comes from the potential long term effects to the lungs themselves. Sometimes the diaphragm will spasm and this is very dangerous if not treated immediately. I go over this in my Pressure Point Healing Course

Pressure Points LU-01-02 in Conclusion

Dangerous Pressure Points LU-01-02 CONCLUSION

Learning about Dangerous Pressure Points LU-01-02 and other is very valuable. Knowledge can be very powerful when applied with training. 

The more you understand about each pressure point the better the result with be.

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Anatomy of a Pressure Point. How to Map the Body

Anatomy of a Pressure Point

What is the Anatomy of a Pressure Point? Understanding this is essential of you wish to not just learn the science of pressure point self defense Kyusho Jitsu, but also if you wish to be able to apply the knowledge. 

And application is where most people will fail.

So keep reading about the Anatomy of a Pressure Point!

Anatomy of a Pressure Point.  What is a pressure point?

First we have to discuss exactly what is a pressure point. The anatomy of a pressure points simply this. A pressure point is a place on the body where an nerve ENDS. 

Or a place on the body where a nerve branches off in a "Y." Plus where 2 or more nerves intersect and/or cross over each other. This is also referred to as a nerve cluster

Pain and/or Brain Dysfunction will occur depending on which nerve is involved in the strike or activation and also what part of the body is involved.  The actual accessibility of some nerves will depend also on the body type of the person being used to train with. [or the attacker]

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Striking a pressure point will result in anything from mild discomfort, extreme pain, and even unconsciousness up to and including death. 

Anatomy of a Pressure Point - How does this work?

Signals come from the brain flow through the various nerves to different parts of the body. However this is a 2 way path. Nerves also communicate through the nervous system to the brain to report all kinds of different information.

These are low level electrical signals, oscillating in both intensity and frequency to carry information. A strike to the area of the nerve will cause such a signal to occur. This signal reports damage or potential damage to the area. A strike will also if strong enough cause localized swelling and bleeding resulting in changes in Chi flow in the area. 

This change in Chi flow also has a direct effect on the electrical impulse travelling the nerve pathways.

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The first thing the uniformed will say is there is no scientific evidence of Chi. That is a false statement.

While biology has no interest in the subject and therefore have not studied Chi, basic physics proves its existence. Electromagnetic inductance shows the existence of Chi. It however does not prove the purpose of the energy present, just its existence.

In acupuncture there is something called an EAV Machine that measure this the energy flow we call Chi. A strike to a pressure point therefore will cause a change in Chi flow, which will affect the electric signal in the nerve. 

How many Pressure Points are there?

When it comes to the Anatomy of a Pressure Point we look at one side of the body only, as meridians mirror on each side, we have 361 common pressure points. 

There are 12 Meridians on the body, each with a different number of pressure points on them. This does make learning a challenge, but if you follow the various systems I teach it is certainly not impossible.

There are also pressure points which are labeled Extraordinary Pressure Points. These add to the original number of 361. Included in all of this are Alarm Points, Associated Alarm Points and Special Purpose Points

Anatomy of a Pressure Point in Conclusion

Kyusho Article CONCLUSION

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Learning Stages of Kyusho Jitsu. How does the mind work?

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Learning Stages of Kyusho Jitsu: I teach the science of pressure point self defense based on systems of learning. Or in other words a curriculum. The Learning Stages of Kyusho Jitsu are very well defined for anyone who gets involved in one of my Kyusho Home Study Course or Kyusho Jitsu University. And there is a reason for this. I focus on the way the mind learns and remembers.

Often times you will see Kyusho instruction that is all over the map. And there is also little actual information being taught. A lot of the time it is simply a "show" which makes the instructor look very good. How should learning be done?

Learning Stages of Kyusho Jitsu - Basics

You must crawl before you can walk and walk before you can run. Learning, the way the brain retains information needs to be structured. My novice or beginnings program is designed to give the student time to understand the basic principles of Kyusho. And these basics MUST BE TAUGHT and understood. 

Every time I see these bypassed the results are substandard. The learning stages of Kyusho Jitsu of the basics is below.

This is a lot of information. However none of it is cover in great depth until the student moves from Novice to Advanced. The Learning Stages of Kyusho Jitsu!

After the basic foundation is laid we can move onto more advanced study.

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Alarm Points are the cornerstone of advanced Kyusho Jitsu Study

The Learning Stages of Kyusho Jitsu in advanced study is where we begin to take the basics and look at application. More information is also added in the from of another 5 principles. The memory work and theory from the novice course is built upon also. Review is critical for understanding!

The most important addition in my view is the learning of Alarm Points. These are almost like the a 16th Principle (I teach 15 Principles) and arguably the most important part of advanced learning. 

Development comes as small "enlightening" moments. You go from confusion and frustration to understanding. Suddenly things begin to make sense!

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Learning Stages of Kyusho Jitsu in Conclusion

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There is a very clear path to success learning Kyusho Jitsu.

There is nothing wrong with looking ahead to see what is coming down the road, as long as you keep focused on the work that must be done. 

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Why Pressure Point Study Matters Today. What are the reasons?

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Why does Pressure Point Study matter more than ever before today? What makes it critical? Let's examine this idea and see what you think.

Bruce Lee proved to the world that size does not matter. He was about 5'6" of just amazing. And since that time many greats of the woman's world of martial arts have proven this also. Women like Kathy Long.  The only problem with the "opinions" the masses have on these amazing martial artists is they put too much consideration into their physical fitness levels.

And these levels cannot be maintained throughout life. And Pressure Point Study can compensate. But you have to do the work.

Pressure Point Study - Getting Better with Age

When trained properly, in a "complete" or as complete as possible a martial art system, age will not matter, size will not matter, physical fitness levels will no longer matter.  However the issue is that there are very few arts taught today that are even close to what I am talking about.

And sorry to all of those who "think" high fitness levels can be maintained. You are dead wrong. And when you can no longer train that way because of age, health or injury your body will begin the process of packing on weight to protect itself. This is the reason many great martial artist will suffer from weight issues later in life. 

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Martial arts training is Body Mind and Spirit.

Kyusho Jitsu is an applied intellectual study of the working of the nervous system of the human body.

Pressure Point Study - Knowledge Kept from Us

Pressure Point Study: The masters of old kept a lot of their knowledge hidden from western eyes. And I do not blame them either! Things like movement in the Octagon and Pressure Points were removed from their teaching. 

Were the arts taught still useful? Yes, especially when it comes to sport. However without adding the missing knowledge street defense depends far to heavily on fitness. And to my mind that makes them FAILURES. You are far more likely to be assaulted at 55 and a little overweight, than at 25 and the top of you game.

And the criminal element in society is not looking for a fight, they are looking for a target! Someone easy to handle and likely not to resist too much. 

Pressure Point Study - Pressure Points Don't Work 

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There are many uneducated people in the martial arts world today who will say pressure points don't work. 

Why do I say uneducated? Because today people love to give strong negative opinions on things they know absolutely nothing about.  But this kind of egotism is the result of learning incomplete martial art system. They did not do the Pressure Point Study.

Today many martial arts do not know the timeless "tenets" that they should. 

And while I am 100% in favor of free speech, and if people wish to talk in authority about things they know nothing about that is up to them. However I will call them on their bullshit.

If you have not studied in earnest with a qualified Kyusho Jitsu Master for a least a year, you do not know your ass from a hole in the ground. If you could not make a pressure point strike work, that is a FAILURE of your root art training. To succeed actual Pressure Point Study must happen. 

These are the facts and facts do not care about your feelings.

Iressure Point Study in Conclusion

Pressure Point Study CONCLUSION

Kyusho Jitsu training, and I mean really getting into the study can help to make you ageless. It can help turn back the hands of time.

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Discover the Triple Warmer Meridian for Devastatingly Effective Self Defense

* Triple Warmer Meridian [Triple Heater]

Today I am going examine the Triple Warmer Meridian [Triple Heater or Triple Burner] as it is one of the most commonly misunderstood meridians on the body. 

First the meridian is known by 3 different names. The older of the 3 names to my knowledge is the Triple Heater Meridian, and Triple Burner Meridian but today it is most commonly referred to as the Triple Heater Meridian. But no matter which name you prefer to call it this is one of the most powerful and important of the 12 meridians on the body. 

Triple Warmer Meridian - General Facts

The Triple Burner Meridian is located on the upper extremities beginning in the ring finger. Below are a list of the meridian attributes.

The above information is also referred to as the Kyusho Jitsu EPS.

Triple Warmer Meridian - Purpose and Effects

Triple Heater serves 2 very important functions for the body. Originally in ancient Chinese Medicine the Triple Warmer Meridian was understood to regulate the heat in the 3 regions of the body. Therefore if you had a fever it was Triple Burner having energy issues.

Today however we know that the meridian has a more important function. It controls the endocrine system of the body. Or in other words your emotions. 

* Triple Warmer Meridian [Heater]

For our main focus we would need to consider the Hypothalamus which is the glad that lies in direction relationship with emotions.

You may or many not already know what I am about to say.

No matter what pressure points you strike on the human body, or no matter where you strike on the body you activate the Triple Burner Meridian bilaterally.Depending on the force of the strike and other varying conditions will dictate how intense the activation is.

* For our main fucus we would consider the Hypothalamus which is the glad that lies in direction relationship with emotions.

Why is this? Because it is human nature to have an emotional reaction to violence, in fact you have a reaction to everything in your environment, varying again on the circumstances. 

Triple Warmer Meridian [Heater] in Conclusion

Triple Warmer Meridian CONCLUSION

It is beyond the scope of this article to go into exact circumstances and effects.

But if you control the emotional reactions, or can anticipate the emotional reaction you control Triple Warmer, the person attacking and therefore the situation. 

And yes I am talking about Mind Control.

No matter which term you prefer for the Triple Heater, Triple Burner or Warmer Meridian this is an extremely power meridian for pressure point fighting and pressure point self defense. Triple Heater also plays aver important role in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is explained in detail in my book the Power of the Five Element Theory

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Attacking Alarm Point CO-12. What is the Stomach Alarm Point?

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Attacking Alarm Point CO-12: Today I am going to be launching a new series of articles on "attacking" certain important pressure points on the body. And today we will have a look at Attacking Alarm Point CO-12 which is the arm point for Stomach. For a more detailed look at the function of Alarm Points follow this link.

Attacking Alarm Point CO-12 - Functioning 

Located centerline of the body on the Conception Vessel midway between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process. [Navel and bottom center of the ribs]. This pressure point in struck in and down.

The best striking action for the Conception Vessel is grasping. This will yield the strongest reaction and therefore result. 

The results of attacking Alarm Point CO-12 are very important. Once activated because this is the Alarm Point for the Stomach Meridian this means that Stomach is now activated bilaterally on the body at a high level. Do you see the power in Alarm Point CO-12?

* Attacking Alarm Point CO-12

At this point a light strike to ST-05 will result in dizziness while a stronger hit will result in a knockout.  This is certainly enough to end most attacks, however there is much more to look at here. Let's go deeper into Alarm Point CO-12.

Alarm Point CO-12 - High Level Results

Because Attacking Alarm Point CO-12 is so effective and because it is an Alarm Point lets take a look at the other effects. 

Attacking this pressure point because it is on the conception vessel will result in the activation of ALL THE YIN MERIDIANS on the body. Think about that for a moment.  So what happens because of the activation?

For starters you now have the ENTIRE 5 parts of the Cycle of Destruction with ONE STRIKE. This Alarm Point opens up a smorgasbord of followup strikes that will result in a knockout

Let's look at 3 easy knockouts from here aside from ST-05

  1. GB-20 Striking GB-20 immediately after attacking Alarm Point CO-12 will result in a knockout. Your fire and metal hand can then follow up to wood and the knockout will follow with little force or effort. If you are off target you will see a great deal of brain dysfunction.
  2. GB-24 - This is the perfect setup pressure point for a body knockout. When striking GB-24 you will also hit LV-13. Both are Alarm Points. The result will be a knockout.
  3. SP-11 - Being that all Yin on the body are active this will cause a strong reaction from attacking Spleen. With a medium to hard front kick to SP-11 a knockout will occur!

Alarm Point CO-12 in Conclusion

Kyusho Article CONCLUSION

I hope you can now see the great potential in understanding not just Alarm Points, Alarm Point CO-12 but also the 15 Principles of Kyusho Jitsu

And having an in depth knowledge of what the function of each pressure point is will increase your potential and effectiveness. 

This is the reason that last year I wrote the eBook Kyusho Pressure Point Anatomy. Thank you for reading about Attacking Alarm Point CO-12. 


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Pressure Point TW-18 [Triple Warmer]. What is a Brain Shock?

* Pressure Point TW-18 [Triple Warmer]

Today I am going to talk about Pressure Point TW-18 [Triple Warmer], well actually 2 pressure points TW-18 & TW-19. The reason for 2 is that it is almost impossible to hit one without hitting the other. And the results are DEVASTATING.

Pressure Point TW-18 - Location & Attack

Pressure Point TW-18 is located in the center of the mastoid process behind the ear, just above TW-17.

This is a very delicate area of the skull with very little to protect the brain itself if the area is assaulted. 

The best method to attack these two pressure points is with a palm heal strike in toward the front of the face. This is also referred to in Dim Mak as the brain shock pressure point.

* Pressure Point TW-18 [Triple Warmer]

Pressure Point TW-18 - Effect

With this information in mind, in an attack in which the assailant is within close range,a strike can be make inward,  into the power position [Body Mechanics]. A medium strike to the area, which is very easy to pull off when correct body mechanics and movement are fully understood, will result in an immediate knockout with serious disorientation once the attacker regains consciousness. 

This is because of the serious "brain shock" that occurs even with a light strike to the area. 

A hard strike will result in fracturing of the skull, sever concussion and brain trauma resulting in death. Death can occur very quickly also from a hard strike.

Pressure Point TW-18 [Triple Warmer] in Conclusion

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Is this a pressure point you had ever considered using before?

The more information you know about each pressure point on the body the more effective you can make your self defense system. 

This was the reason last year that I wrote my book Kyusho Pressure Point Anatomy.

It has also be my selling eBook to date! It covers information on all 361 pressure points on the human body, with reference to exactly location. The effects of striking are also covered if they are relevant. Below I will give you the change to get 2 FREE chapters of the book to have a look! 

The truth about pressure point is that if you do the study they WORK. Despite what the uneducated wish to say! You will always find people either too lazy or too stupid to find success in life. Don't listen to these people.

They need to be negative in order to feel better about themselves. Do NOT engage these people. You feed their mental illness and make things worse.  This today is one of the reasons for the issues in the west. 

And before I forget Pressure Point TW-18 is of the Combat Pressure Points.  And thank you for reading this article on Pressure Point TW-18.


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Pressure Point TW-11 [Triple Warmer]. What is the Arm Break Point?

* Pressure Point TW-11

Pressure Point TW-11. Today I am going to discuss in some details what is sometimes referred to as the "arm break point" Pressure Point TW-11. There is more to this pressure point than meets the eye and while the usage is seen in MMA rings, their results are not what they could be if the pressure point was properly understood and utilized. 

Pressure Point TW-11 - Location

This pressure point is located under the tendon at the elbow joint.  To activate this pressure point properly the hand needs to be facing upward with respect to the elbow joint itself.  Exact location can be found on a partner by bending the arm and placing the palm on the elbow.  When you close the hand the knuckles will lie directly on the pressure point. [North on the arm]

This Pressure Point TW-11 react to both a rub and a strike. Activation causes the muscles to release the elbow as the primary result and to release the shoulder joint secondarily. 

This reaction is why it becomes to very easy to dislocate the elbow itself.

You will see the arm bar used as a submission hold in various ring fighting events.  Leverage is applied to cause pain and or get a submission from the opponent. 

However if stimulation of Pressure Point TW-11 was or occur the elbow would dislocate immediately.

In the ring this could be done with the leg.

* Pressure Point TW-11

 However the injury to the joint is sever and would require surgery to repair the damage done. This pressure point works on everyone I have ever encounter in my years of Kyusho Jitsu Training.

Pressure Point TW-11 in Conclusion

Pressure Point TW-11 CONCLUSION

This is an outstanding pressure point to add to your self defense system. I have had personal street experience with the one and know how effective it is.

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