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

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

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!

This eBook, Kyusho Pressure Point Anatomy is also going to be included in 2020 in the Encyclopedia of Kyusho Jitsu.  Thank you for reading about Pressure Point BL-56.

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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

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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.

What is Chi?

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

And I also suggest grabbing a copy of my eBook Kyusho Pressure Point Anatomy. This book breaks down all 361 plus pressure points on the body, thus making the understanding of the Anatomy of a Pressure Point a little easier. 

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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.

• 5 Novice Principles of Kyusho Jitsu
• Kyusho Power Principle
• Factors of the Opponent
• Stances
• Kata interpretation basics.
• Meridians and pathways
• Pressure Points of the Upper and Lower Extremities.
• EPS

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.

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!

Kyusho Jitsu Success Path

Learning Stages of Kyusho Jitsu in Conclusion

Most people will opt in for one of my FREE Kyusho Courses. And I suggest everyone do this! However if you want serious learning and information you need to grab my Novice Kyusho Jitsu Home Study Course. This course has been around about 10 years now, and is highly acclaimed by its graduates. Thank you for reading about the Learning Stages of Kyusho Jitsu.

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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. 

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 

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

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

Triple Warmer Meridian - Purpose and Effects

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

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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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

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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 - 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

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. 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]

 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

What self defense system are you currently studying? Does it include Pressure Points like TW-11? And thank you for reading about Pressure Point TW-11. I hope you found the information to be of value for you.

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Often times aging Martial Artists are not a pretty thing to see. Many put on vast amounts of weight, and are then ridiculed for it, which is funny because it is often the kettle calling the pot black. The harder you trained, often the more sever the issues later.  Injuries catch up with you, for most arthritis sets in.  Physically we change, but in our hearts we remain young. This in Kyusho Jitsu is part of the seasons of life. 

Aging Martial Artists - Growing Old with Grace

This is what we all hope, to grow old and have a little grace with it. Maybe some wisdom. Wisdom will tell you that it is perhaps time to control the ego, relax and enjoy life. I know that is what I have done here moving to East Europe. I am not taking it “easy” but I have made life simpler.

Today the face of martial arts is very different. Sport is now the BIG fad, and yes it is a fad. The fad will last, but personally I see little to no value in it. But hey that is just me, does not mean I am right or I am wrong. However, what concerns me is the attitude of some, that they will never age, or have the concerns that we have.  I am not expecting to see much wisdom from this generation.

What exactly do I mean? People today, martial artists today do not see the long term consequences or karma of their actions.

Aging Martial Artists - Youth and Consequences of Actions

Are you aware that there is a part of the human brain that does not stop its development until the age of 21 on average? This is the part that understands the consequences of actions. This is why so many teenagers smoke, take drugs, have unprotected sex, drive to fast, and live life on the edge.

Today I think perhaps for some the brain never matures. However, there comes a time when you need to understand the body, and protect it and your loved ones. Self Defense becomes the focus, not winning a trophy.

Aging Martial Artists -  in Walks Kyusho Jitsu

The art and science of pressure point self defense helps to take the focus off a fitness level that cannot be maintained as we grow older. And honestly who would want too?

Kyusho Jitsu will help to compensate for injury and illness to the body by teaching you to be more effective in self defense, and not egotistical about it.

Kyusho Jitsu is a game changer, but it must be studied in earnest to be effective.  But then everything does have a price! That price is dedication. To my way of thinking while Kyusho Jitsu should be for everyone, it is really a calling for most.

And for aging martial artists, it is critical knowledge with far more benefits than the work that must be put into it. And learning can also help to prevent the onset of different mental problems like memory loss.

Aging Martial Artists in Conclusion

Oh and a question. Can you spot me in the picture at the top of this article called Aging Martial Artists?  Another article you may fin of value is An Old Man's Martial Art. 

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