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Dim Mak’s Vibrating Palm. Is this really a Thing?

Dim Mak’s Vibrating Palm

What exactly is Dim Mak's Vibrating Palm? There is a lot of legend to it, but again for the moment this does not concern me. Is it real? Very definitely it is real. Vibration is also very, very hard on the body. [Striking Action in Kyusho Jitsu] And this is the reason for the effectiveness of the Vibrating Palm.

Power vs Vibration

In the martial arts most people are focused on power.  

Being I am not a very big person, especially by today’s standard, I never was focused on power. I found I got a much better effect with a “snapping” action. Then once I discovered Kyusho Jitsu and the various striking actions, the world changed for me.

When you punch someone HARD you will damage the skin area and muscle which will cause bruising. The results are seen pretty quickly with a black to purple colour coming to the surface of the skin.

However using a “snapping” action, which is a vibrating action has a very different effect. The skin may appear to become red, like it has been slapped. But the damage is far deeper in the body, and will slowly appear to the eyes. Sometime it does not show at all.  The only indicator is pain.

Dim Mak's Vibrating Palm

When I began the Dim Mak Project the Vibrating Palm was on my list of wishing to address. 

The idea behind Dim Mak's Vibrating Palm is not simply to cause the palm to vibrate. Which is a methods in which we use to attack metal in Kyusho Jitsu, [Learn the difference between Kyusho Jitsu & Dim Mak here.] but instead to train the body to pool, oscillate and release the Chi or internal energy upon the strike landing. 

The energy expulsion pressure point for this Chi is HT-08 on the palm. From what I have concluded from my research on the subject is not that the Dim Mak Masters can expel a lot of Chi from this point on demand, but also and more importantly control the frequency of this energy release.

High frequency energy does more and different damage than low frequency energy. All you need to do to see proof of this is the DEADLY 5g Cellphone services being pushed today. The human body can do this too!

If you do not believe that consider the times you argue with a friend or family member? This can take you off your game for any time from hours to years. This is because of the transfers of energy between the 2 combatants. 

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Dim Mak’s Vibrating Palm in Conclusion

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Dim Mak is a fascinating art. And Dim Mak's Vibrating Palm is so very powerful!

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Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System. How to disable any attacker!

* Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System

Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System: I spend a lot of time on this blog going into great details on how Kyusho Jitsu and the Pressure Point systems of the human body work.

And also why they work. The idea to to overcome the bad press and all the propaganda.

So today we are going deep into what I am calling the Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System. In reality we are discussing the human nervous system. This is an extension of an article wrote a while back called Kyusho Jitsu Nerve Strikes

Human Nervous System

The human nervous system is truly a wonder. This system is why we are who and what we are. It controls everything that is YOU from one central location, your brain.

Now I have seen a lot of evidence over the years that there is much more too us beyond the brain. However for the discussion today on the "Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System" I will leave that for another time. 

Science estimates many things about the "Central Nervous System" of people, and it is really just an estimation. The reason I say this is because they cannot lay it all out end to end and measure. Therefore math is use to draw their conclusions. 

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They estimate that end to end there is over 90,000 miles of nerves running through one human body. And there the receptors and neurons number at least 100 billion.  

It is a delicate balance of many things, like water and various minerals, plus a PH balance to keep everything running smooth. We exist in a bio-electrical-mechanical suit.  

And this is such an over simplified explanation it is almost shameful.

Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System

So what then is the Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System? This is the part of the massive system discussed above that is of interest to us in the science of pressure point self defense. And what that is basically comes down to is the definition of a pressure point. 

What is a pressure point? This is a place on the body where a nerve ends, where one nerve crosses over top of another like in a "X" pattern. Or where a nerve splits and branches off like a "Y"

Pressure Points themselves are very small. The size of the head of a pin. However the areas of activation is much larger. The area of activation means the "striking" or "manipulating " area we need and use  in Kyusho Jitsu. 

Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System

There are 361 PLUS pressure points on the human body, all with their own characteristics and affects.

You can learn more about this from my book called Kyusho Pressure Point Anatomy.

There are certain ways in which you attack a pressure point, and all of them vary. They respond to either being "pressed, rubbed or struck." 

And this is accomplished with something we call 2 Way Action. Yes at first this all seems overwhelming, however once you get a solid foundational understanding the Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System it does get easier.

Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System in Conclusion

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Once you begin to get an understand of the basics, all falls into place.

The human body is a very complex entity and therefore very susceptible to outside forces.  We have an illusion of autonomy, however we are effected by much in our environment. 

A great example of this is 5g cellphone technology.

This is a very dangerous, untested technology they are implement globally.  Now what is humorous about all of this is there are people who will still insist that pressure points do not work.

I even had someone challenge me on the definition of a pressure point once. He said to me "there are pressure points where there are no nerves." When I asked him to name one he vanished. 

These are the idiots of the world, those with unfounded, un-researched opinions. But that is just life! Hopefully I covered this information here in Kyusho Jitsu Nervous System with enough details to paint a clear picture for you!

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Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic Orbits. How does energy flow in the meridians?

Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic Orbits

Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic Orbits is one of the high level Principles of Kyusho Jitsu I teach is the one about the Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic Orbits. There are 2 different Microcosmic Orbits so today I shall take a look at both. These are very simple principles to understand, however their implementation is much more difficult.

Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic Orbits - Minor

The first on the list is the Kyusho Jitsu Minor Microcosmic Orbit. This is the internal connection between the Conception and Governor Vessels. 

 Both the vessels begin their energy or Chi flow from the pelvic area of the body and travel upward each ending inside of the mouth.

When the tongue is touching palate of the mouth, with the mouth closed the circuit is then complete and proper energy flow is happening. 

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Minor Microcosmic Orbit Activation

Activation is a very simple process to understand. But it take a lot of training to get the continued affect from it. 

If you apply a finger lock to someone, or a wrist lock with your month open you will get a certain result. 

And if you close your mouth, touch your tongue to the palate you will get a much stronger result. If you visualize like the image above, and see the Chi flow increase your results will once again increase.

Training this is to close your eyes, and visualize the Chi flow path. Done often enough, when you naturally touch your tongue to the palate the unconscious mind with associate this with the training and the increased Chi flow image it has been trained with.

The result is remarkable! 

Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic Orbits - Major

The Major Microcosmic orbit is the more powerful and more advanced of the Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic orbits. 

It is essentially a different application of the 24 Hour Diurnal Cycle. Now in this case the time of day is not relevant Instead you focus on the direction of the energy flow in the meridian system. 

Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic Orbits

The Major Microcosmic orbit is the more powerful and more advanced of the Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic orbits. 

It is essentially a different application of the 24 Hour Diurnal Cycle. Now in this case the time of day is not relevant Instead you focus on the direction of the energy flow in the meridian system. 

Major Microcosmic Orbit - Activation

This is much more challenging! I suggest your become reasonably good at mediation before trying is one! 

Sitting in a meditative state you would focus on and visualize the chi flow in your body through the meridians in the proper order. The better you get at this the more Chi flow will develop. The final objective is to see both sides, continuously flowing. Then add healing colours.

As I said the application is very difficult. But the result is unbelievable! 

Kyusho Jitsu Microcosmic Orbits in Conclusion

Kyusho Article CONCLUSION

As I have noted many times, mastering the science of pressure point self defense is not an easy task!  It takes time, and 100's of hours of study.

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Kyusho Jitsu Schools Near Me. Start Right Now Learning Pressure Points FREE

Kyusho Jitsu Schools Near Me

Kyusho Jitsu Schools Near Me: Martial Art Dojo's are everywhere! In my home town of Windsor Ontario Canada there must be 30 or so. And about 8 being full out commercial like my Dojo is.

And Windsor is only 190,000 people! I have heard Toronto is over 450 commercial martial art schools. But when it comes to Pressure Point study Kyusho Jitsu Schools are a different thing. 

And there is a lot of room for instructors to expand into this program! Especially because it is NOT a FAD like other things Dojo's get involved with.

Things like aerobic kickboxing or even the short term life of an MMA fighter.  Which on average is less than 18 months by the way.

Kyusho Jitsu Schools Near me?

One of the most frequently asked questions I get via email is, "are there any Kyusho Jitsu schools near me?"

And unfortunately the only answer I can usually give, especially in the USA is to go to George Dillman's website and have a look. I am working very hard to expand in the USA. But the numbers are very low, and there is so much opportunity. But no one cashes in! And this is a BIG opportunity! Especially for a Dojo owner looking to add to his or her bottom line.

I have been asked over the years of creating a database of Kyusho Jitsu schools. This would answer the inquiry are there Kyusho Jitsu Schools Near Me? But this is a daunting task, and the other organizations tend to be very paranoid and protective of their organizations.

With over a million adults training in martial arts' world wide this is ridiculous! There are enough students for everyone! No one can run the whole show. It is just not possible.

Therefore it is much better to work closely with motivated martial artists who are will to put in the time and effort to become Certified Kyusho Jitsu World Alliance teachers! From there we can make a solid database of REAL qualified Kyusho Jitsu Schools Near Me and with real qualified teachers. 

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Kyusho Jitsu Schools - Study Group in Madrid Spain. Spain has the largest groups of Certified Kyusho Jitsu Instructors in the world under the KJWA today.

When I conducted my very first Kyusho Jitsu Study Groups at my Dojo in Canada I had not idea where it would lead me. I was ready to take on 12 students, for 1 3 hour session per month. I had 15 apply without any effort!

My Dojo was only a few years old and we were working very hard to bring in new people and really make our mark! I took 12 of the 15 students and added $720 per month to my bottom line each and every month. Plus my student retention rate for adults was less than 1% because of the additions of these classes! The industry average is over 10%!

And success running a martial art school is all about KEEPING students. I even have a book about it linked previously!

Kyusho Jitsu Schools Near Me - Become a Kyusho Jitsu Instructor

Over the years I have personally in the Dojo taught many excellent martial artist to the various instructor levels.

And I have a total of 5 levels. But for most people who are beginning this journey which is a step by step path you start at Level One. 

In these levels in which not only are you obtaining your own personal rank, if you do not already have it, and you are learning and qualifying for real success teaching Kyusho Jitsu Study groups or running seminars. 

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And all done in the privacy of you own home or Dojo via distance learning. Plus you will more than makeup the cost of the program in your 1st month of teaching depending on what you charge each student. Currently in Canada we are charging $75 per month for the study group. And the most important part is direct support from me personally and my staff in Canada. 

If this is something you think may be of value to you please FOLLOW THIS LINK now to read more about the Level One Kyusho Instructor Certification Course. Kyusho Jitsu Schools Near Me? Perhaps it could be you?

In Conclusion

Kyusho Jitsu Schools CONCLUSION

Deciding to become a Kyusho Jitsu teacher was one of the best things I even did personally in my almost 40 years in the martial arts.

Today in my Dojo Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts monthly Kyusho Jitsu study groups no longer run. 

What is the Kyusho Jitsu Schools Near Me in Windsor? Likely London Ontario and Steve Stewart. But I am not sure if he is still offer them.

And the Kyusho Jitsu World Alliance has some teachers world wide like Master Federico Asensio in Spain doing the same.

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Pressure Points That Kill. The Truth may Shock you!

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Pressure Points That Kill: When I write an article or create a new book or video I research to see what people are interested in learning about. Pressure Points That Kill are one of those subject. I have already done articles related to this topic like the 3 Most Dangerous Pressure Points, or 5 Deadly Pressure Points. But the articles have never been complete. Today I am going to explain why and how you can really get the answers you are seeking. 

First to understand this you must realize that everything in the body is connected. Nothing is isolated from anything else. I once worked with a man who had a very bad heart attack after having some soup he was eating go down wrong. He had a coughing fit from it. Obviously he had heart problems. But people refuse to understand the connections internally.

Kyusho Jitsu has many "haters." And these are people who either feel "threatened" by the knowledge. Tried to learn and failed, or are just LAZY egotists.

And ironically that hatred effects their heart because of the reactions of the Triple Warmer meridian and its connection to the hypothalamus

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Hatred can KILL YOU, just like a correctly placed, correctly implemented pressure point strike can also. But it is a complex subject.

Pressure Points That Kill - Should I teach this?

Now this article called Pressure Points That Kill with get me emails about being careful about teaching this information. And the answer to this is YES I should teach this. Why? Because I have spent a lifetime researching people, how they think and why they do the things they do.

And keeping things, information from people is always a bad idea. Too bad the governments do not understand this! When you hide things, or make something "forbidden" you make people want it more. This is when you get someone who will misuse information. 

When you make it available, and given a a barrier to entry like having to actually work for it. Then you get the "right" people with the knowledge. Pressure Points that Kill is a classic example of this type of topic.

Deadly Pressure Points for Self Defense

* Deadly Pressure Points for Self Defense

With that in mind I decided to write a new book on the subject of pressure points that kill.

Below is a list of things the reader of the book would have to be to be successful in learning what I am teaching. 

You can read more about and order Deadly Pressure Points for Self Defense here.

Learning about Deadly Pressure Points

1.

The person or student would need to be a practicing martial artist with a solid foundation in their root art. Someone at the beginning of their martial art journey simply do not know enough about movement, how to correctly strike and use the tools required to get the job done. A beginner who wants to use pressure points for self defense but does not wish to put the time in required should look at HPPT. This is a simpler, yet effective solution to self defense

2.

Have a solid foundational understanding of the science of pressure point self defense Kyusho Jitsu. Without this the knowledge in this new book us useless!

3.

A calmness within, the ability to perform under stress. This comes from hard work and proper training and no other way! 

Pressure Points That Kill in Conclusion

Kyusho Article CONCLUSION

You can, if need be, take someone life with correctly striking certain pressure points. You have a RIGHT to protect yourself with deadly force if required.

And a responsibility to do this also. Part of my student creed from my Dojo in Canada states. "I will ONLY fight to protect my life and the lives of others." I take this statement very seriously. 

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Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories, a Study in Natural Laws

* Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories

Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories: I am really surprised I have not written about this topic before. Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories is in a way a  misleading term. However I am a Kyusho Jitsu Pressure Point teacher applying the octagon theories to the science. So it works.

But Octagon Theories are not unique to Kyusho Jitsu. I was first introduced to these in 2000 and added this information to my root art of Hapkido. Subsequently changing it so much as to end up founded by own system because of it. Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories are powerful!

About a year ago I wrote an eBook on applying basic Octagon Theories to the science of pressure point self defense Kyusho Jitsu. I expected it would NOT be well received. But it was! So I recreated HPPT Humane Pressure Point Tactics Certification Courses based on this knowledge. Today I will explain the importance of this information.

Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories - Why is this Important?

That is the big question, why is this information important? Because for the science of pressure point self defense it allows better access to important pressure points, and provides better angles for attack. And this gives you a better result!

This is ancient information, based on the sword arts and updated to include the natural laws of both physics and biology. And not the modern day "political" version of these sciences.

Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories are based on the idea of "movement"  and the universal laws that govern movement. Moving first to reduce the affect and danger of an attack and then countering the attack. It works when integrated into any root martial art system, including ground work. 

But this is an advanced study and requires much training. Keep reading more about Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories.

Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories - Origins of the Octagon

No matter what people like to think. Martial Arts training is the result of a time of peace, not warfare. Today, begin that war is a big profitable business there is much propaganda about war. It is also very common today to see soulless combat being taught as a martial art.

Most of it is honestly ineffective garbage well packaged for the consumer. The origins of the martial arts come from India and Buddhist monks who were disciples of the historical Buddha. They traveled to China and found the monks in poor physical health and therefore began to teach them the war arts, in a time of peace for health purposes. 

An excellent book to read on the history is the Bodhisattva Warrior which I did once link too. However I will not support Amazon in any way. Check your local book store or martiala rts supply for this bppk.

Philosophy of the Octagon

Being part of a Buddhist tradition the Octagon and its movement are based on a Buddhist teaching called the 8 Fold Path of Buddhism. it is believed if you follow the 8 fold path you can reduce the suffering of life, and make yourself SAFE!

It was this knowledge that lead to the ideas and theories of moment in the Octagon. And when you learn, understand and apply this movement you become SAFE from attack. 

But before we can get to the Noble 8 Fold Path we must discuss the 4 Noble Truths of life. Below is a brief explanation. This is an oversimplification, but will work for the purposes of what we are doing here. 

The 4 Nobel Truths

1) The Truth of Suffering. Life is suffering. We no matter how well we try to think and behave SUFFER.

2) The Truth of the Cause of Suffering. We suffer for many reasons but the one which is the root cause is desire. Desire is a good thing, however when it becomes an obsession because the desire is unfulfilled we suffer greatly. Then the tendency is to have actions that make the suffering worse.

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3) The Truth of the End of Suffering. Referred to in Buddhism as "Nirvana" this is the way life becomes when the suffering ends. I can talk for hours on what this means. But lets just say here that this is when life has REAL meaning.

4) The Truth of the PATH to end Suffering. The Path to Enlightenment, to the end of Suffering is the 8 Fold Path of Buddhism. This is the Octagon of life.. 

The Eight Fold Path

1) Right Understanding - Knowing that the 4 Noble Truths are indeed true and just the way life is. Life is a challenge to be overcome.

2) Right Thought - Thoughts become actions and then become things. Control of our thoughts is a must for a life with less suffering.

3) Right Speech - Speak only when your words are of value. Right speech means to avoid untruth, lies and gossip. These ways of speech only lead to more suffering. If you cannot speak the truth, then at least do not lie.

4) Right Conduct - To never fight to achieve self ends or do unnecessary harm. Right actions in all things. 

Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories


You will notice in the image of the Dharma Wheel that its layout is the same as the Octagon we use in training.

5) Right Livelihood - Your work in life needs to be of value to you and your family. If your job does not give your life meaning and is a benefit to your family and the community, then it is not the right job.

6) Right Mental Attitude or Effort - Avoid negative emotions like anger. These happen to us all but staying in the emotion is a choice. As Buddha said "you will not be punished for your anger, but by your anger."

7) Right Mindfulness - Having a clear sense of one’s mental state and bodily health and feelings.

8) Right Concentration - Using mediation or prayer to keep the mind clear and focused.

The Eight Fold Path is also known as the "Dharma Wheel."

Based on these teaching an understanding of movement was created. But much of this information was lost to the world as the martial arts became commercialized. There are today only a handful or us with this knowledge or teaching it.  I hope you are beginning to see the advantage of understanding Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories.

Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories in Conclusion

Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories

Kyusho Jitsu Octagon Theories are a very deep learning. And it is beyond the scope of any article to teach it.

Plus if you choose to learn this, and add it to your root art as well as your Kyusho Jitsu training you must follow directions to the letter. 

If you add your own twist to things to soon, you will not get the results. This is the foundation on which everything I have been teaching for the last 23 years is based on.

Yesterday I released the first videos in a course on beginners Octagon Theories. I am expecting it to be about 4 videos in length and while the information will seem advanced to those who take the course, it is really only the beginning. 

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Kyusho Seasons of Life. What season are you in?

* Kyusho Seasons of Life

What am I referring to when I say "Kyusho Seasons of Life?" A long time ago people understood the seasons of life. Today, youth is valued higher than age, which is a critical error in thinking in my opinion. The season of winter is no longer honored in most cultures and what a sad situation that is. Wisdom comes from experience, not books, Facebook, Twitter or opinions. And the elderly are a wealth of wisdom and knowledge, if you listen.

Because Kyusho Jitsu operates in the 5 Element Theory from Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine the season because important.  But most people will never be able to understand or apply this knowledge. However, maybe a few will understand this article. Even if one person does, then I have done my job!

In our world, for much of the planet we have 4 season per year. In life because of the 5 Element Theory we have 5 seasons. And each season has an element. Let's take a deep look at all of this. 

Kyusho Seasons of Life - The Seasons

Spring - Wood

* Kyusho Seasons of Life

Spring is the Wood Element. And on a calendar begins with the Spring Equinox.

In life it is your birth. At this point in life your energy fields and meridian systems are growing and developing. 

It is a very difficult task to add an age to these seasons, because everyone is different. But for the sake of argument lets call this birth to 18.  Part one of the Kyusho Seasons of Life.


1st Summer - Fire

Summer begins at the Summer Solstice. This is logically people from lets say 18-25. Again there is not way to be accurate.

This is the burning or fire within you to achieve and reproduce. That begins to slow down around the again 25. Another part of the Kyusho Seasons of Life.

* Kyusho Seasons of Life

2nd Summer - Earth

The second summer comes when you begin to become rooted. Life takes on a less chaotic form and begins to settle down. Age wise this is from 25 to 40. Time frames today are very different due to the obsession with consumption we see today. Kyusho Seasons of Life.

Autumn - Metal

The Autumn years of life begin around the age of 40 and run to about 60. Your direction in life changes and you begin to think on a more conservative manner. As you grow older you begin to see the need to save or conserve. Health begins to change and recovery from injuries slows down considerably.  If health has not been cared for in the younger years chronic illnesses begin to show. 

Winter - Water

* Kyusho Seasons of Life

I am entering the Winter of my life. Winter is 60 till death. And because our western culture has become so messed up people think this is a bad thing. It is not, it is a wonderful thing.  If you lived the seasons well winter becomes a peaceful time.

You understand how your body works and moves. And you feel changes in your health.

But only when you understand the season.  Old Man Winter is long and wise. I hope to reflect that wisdom. Here is an article on martial arts ties to the winter season, it is called 3 Friends of Winter

Kyusho Seasons of Life -  Why does this matter?

So how closely have you been paying attention? Did you see this is the Cycle of Creation. Not all of Kyusho means destruction. This Kyusho Seasons of Life is about healing. And you cannot defend yourself if your body is in "dis-ease."

But in our fast moving, instant gratification world most have lost touch with this.  

The Kyusho Seasons of Life are about healing, as I have already said. And when you understand the Cycle of Creation and were you lie within it, you can then use this information to healing the body, keep the Chi growing and developing. And when the body is healthy, movement comes easy, and the body will flow within your martial arts training with ease and grace.

You can also see this in the levels of martial art mastery. When this is understood and internalized you have mastered the mind-body-spirit that we all strive for.

Kyusho Seasons of Life in Conclusion

Kyusho Article CONCLUSION

Martial Arts training is not a tough guy competition.

It is not a forum to show off your skills to others. If you think that way I feel bad for you. You miss the purpose.

It is a never ending journey of the self. A journey to find balance and peace within. Balance comes from proper training, proper life style and proper thinking. 

What season of life are you currently in? How do you see this time, yor season? Where are you in your martial arts training? I would love to hear. Here is another article on An Old Man's Art. Have a read if you have a moment.

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Healing with Pressure Points. Best methods to deal with injuries.

* Healing with Pressure Points

One of the oldest arts in the world is that of Healing with Pressure Points. I am sure everyone who will read this article is familiar with acupuncture. Perhaps you have even had some done yourself. I have on several occasions and the results were amazing.  In fact my Kyusho Jitsu teacher GM Dr. Steve Stewart is a doctor of acupuncture. I event took a course from him back in 2012 on healing. 

But that is really not what I am talking about here today. Today I want to examine how important healing is to Kyusho Jitsu. 

Healing with Pressure Points - Balance

The first thing I will mention here is that really success with the science of pressure point self defense means balance. When are are constantly activating pressure points and meridians on your training partner you are doing damage. The damage often times does not show right away either. It can take hours, days or even weeks to appear. 

If you take your training seriously this mean that a lot of emotional energy is put into your work. And that energy can at times be very negative too! Why this this? Because we are human and frustration comes in when we train. 

And since we are activating pressure point, some of which are important energy centers we leave traces of this negativity behind. Not to mention the negativity of the pain the Uki will experience.  Therefore for balance sake, we need to heal the partner or Uki

Healing with Pressure Points - The Uki

Keeping your training partner healthy is a must if you want him or her to continue to work with you. Over the years I have seen some very overzealous practitioners who others just do not wish to work with. Most people have to go to work the next day! Therefore fixing the damage you do is a must! 

Healing With Pressure Points - Knockouts

One of the most important aspects of healing is when we are dealing with Pressure Point Knockouts which can be dangerous if not understood. 

Now I have "pet peeve" when it comes to knockouts. And that is when people allow the training partner or Uki to FREE fall after the knockout. I have had arguments with Kyusho instructors about this. it is reckless and stupid to do this!

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If the Uki injuries themselves while in free fall you become negligent in the eyes of the law! Not to mention unneeded pain and suffer of your training partner!

Have spotters to CATCH the Uki as they fall!

The next step is to revive or resuscitate the Uki. There are 3 methods I teach in my Kyusho Home Study Course and I find these to be the best. There are others also. Here are the 3.

  1. Head
  2. Lung or breathing
  3. Heart

Bilateral Warning - Healing with Pressure Points

One thing with regard to Uki/training partners health. When you are activating pressure point stick to one side of the body. Do not strike one side to the other. This amplifies the effect and will cause issues down the road. Always be safe!

Healing with Pressure Points in Conclusion

Healing with Pressure Points Conclusion

Healing with pressure points should be a major part of your training.

And a major priority given to the well being of your training partner.

There is a lot to be said about all of this when working with an Uki, but it is just too much for one article. And thank you fro reading Healing with Pressure Points!

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Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy. Why directions have relevance

* Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy

Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy. Master Level Kyusho principle!!! The world has tremendous magnetic properties. Have you ever considered the POWER of the North Pole, or more correctly Magnetic North Pole, for it to influence a compass pointer anywhere on the planet?

And therefore it is only logical that it has an influence on YOU as well.

So today I am going to discuss Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy Theory.

As you train and begin to MASTER the science of pressure point self defense we call Kyusho Jitsu you begin to "Stack" together the various principles, theories and concepts of Kyusho with other more ambiguous theories like the Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy Theory. And when you do the results are amazing! 

So what are you stacking with Kyusho Jitsu Direction Energy? One of the basics, the Cycle of Destruction

Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy - Breakdown

These are the directions energy flows. Each element flows from the corresponding direction.

  • North – Water
  • South – Fire
  • East - Wood
  • West - Metal
  • NW, NE, SW, SE – Earth

So how does this work? If my back is to the North, then "water" energy is flowing through me, to the Uki or attacker. Therefore I can use this, in the Cycle of Destruction against their fire. If my back is to the North then I begin the altercation with 3 elements present for my usage. 

The attacker has, or is in "Fire" if their back is to the South, I can quench their fire with this water energy also. But I am sure you are seeing what I am driving at! 

This is all very simple on the surface, but very hard to apply! However not impossible! 

Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy - How I have used It

How close have you watch my knockouts on video? Have you ever seen me have the Uki turn around in the line? Whenever I am tired, and most of those older videos were filmed after 8:30 pm, or I am expecting a difficult time with the knockout I will make sure my back is to the North! Unless I am looking for a different effect!

What other principles can you stack with this one? Anything "Cycle of Destruction" based is the best place to begin! These are "stances" "colours" "Sound" and Alarm Points to name a few!

Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy in Conclusion

Kyusho Article CONCLUSION

Is this a powerful principle? Oh yes it is! Are you going to use it tomorrow?

Not a chance!

Yes you can certainly demonstrate it to your students, but we want to be at a level of unconscious application and that takes time! 

This is part of the 4 stages of learning or competence. So how do you begin to use this one? First please do not put the cart before the horse! Make sure you have a solid grasp on the basics. Thank you for taking time to read Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy.

Kyusho Jitsu Directional Energy

But there is a way to prepare, to begin to get started. Carry a compass with you at all times. Always know where NORTH is. then you will begin to think in directions. Controlling where you are in your environment. 

After time train yourself to know the direction by the position of the sun or stars.

So go back to your Dojo, or work with your Uki and give this a try. 

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Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing? Why your predominate element is important.

* Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing

Sometimes there are arts within other arts. And when it comes to the science of pressure point self defense Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing is an art within an art. This is a very advanced principle and one of the most difficult to do with accuracy. 

But if you can figure it out. You will discover the "POWER" that lies in this understanding. 

As I know you are aware in Kyusho Jitsu we deal with the ancient 5 Element Theory. What this means is that every person is obviously comprised of each of the 5 elements. However each person has a "predominance" of what particular element. And once you can accurately and quickly perform a Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing you can apply the Cycle of Destruction and increase your effectiveness. 

Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing Breakdown 

i can tell you from the onset that it is beyond the scope of a single article to teach you how to do this. Today I will give you an outline, and you see how you do with it. But I will tell you some people are easy. While others are very difficult. And today with the obesity epidemic is is harder than ever to be accurate. 

So lets take look.

First we will look at the fire person. Now I am a fire person. But I hide it well with a beard. In this article I am only going to discuss the "physical" attributes, not the personality, which is also part of the equation.

Fire Person

  • Broad shoulders.
  • Muscular build
  • V Shaped head, with a pointed chin
  • Small hands and feet
  • Less hair on the head and body (Balding does not count)


Earth Person

  • Large body and head
  • Barrel chested
  • Distended belly but not necessarily overweight
  • Wide jaw

Metal Person

  • Triangular build
  • Lean Body but muscular
  • Strong authoritative voice.

Wood Person

  • Small head
  • Long face
  • slender build
  • Average size feet and hands

Water Person

  • Rounded shoulders
  • Out of balance features
  • Round body
  • Odd looking back

This is only as I said the TIP of the iceberg when it comes to Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing.

However these are the most predominant qualities and a great place to start. I would also like to note that it is almost impossible to body type a teenager. They need to be fully gown first. 

Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing in Conclusion

Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing  CONCLUSION

I could really write an entire book on this topic. It is really that involved! 

So how do you get good at this?

Take these samples and start to study people. And take notes! When you think you have figured out someone body type, then write down everything else you see about them.

Especially pay attention to mannerisms and personality traits! As an example if you are sure your best friend is earth. Keeping track of his personality will tell you a lot! The next time you encounter someone you think is also earth make a comparison!

This is how you get excellent doing this! Here is a link to a website called the Platinum Rule, this will help you to understand personality types and then you can relate them to the Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing exercise!

From this information, what body type are you? What brings you to this conclusion? Leave a comment here and let me know! Thank for reading Kyusho Jitsu Body Typing.


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