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Because you can bench pressure 500 pounds does not mean your punch is effective. Why? Simple physics. Without correct alignment of the body the power/torque/force generated with NOT all transfer to the attacker. 

Just for your reference a "hay maker" is not an example of "torque." The illustration above shows what torque really is. A hay maker is the punch of the clueless. Now I am not saying that a hay-maker does not do damage. But it is the technique of the technique-less. 

Kyusho Jitsu Body Mechanics - The Basics

Now let's take a look at some of the things that need to be studied to really understand Kyusho Jitsu Body Mechanics.

1) Angle of Attack - You should already have known that a pressure point has a correct angle and direction in which it must be attacked. Now this is a 45 degree angle and direction will vary. But how do you get to the 45 degree angle of attack? This is part of the study of Kyusho Jitsu Body Mechanics, the 4th of the 15 Principles of Kyusho Jitsu. 

2) Angle of Defense -  Only an idiot will stand and exchange blows with someone. That is a Black Belt around my waist, I am not wearing a cape with a big "S" on it! You MUST learn to move in a defensive posture and still be able to counter! And from what I have seen in 35 years. Very few do this!

3) Triangular Alignment - When you learn to break an attack down to mathematics first you depersonalize it, which is imperative to controlling your emotions. [Quantum Kyusho]  And second you can then create a devastating counter attack, based on real efficiently generated power for maximum impact!

4) Centering - The art of bringing everything back in to your center. And this relates directly with the above.

5 ) Factors of the Opponent - Here is a link to understand this aspect of body mechanics.

This is really only scratching the surface. Below I am offering a 2 minute video from my son Master Curt Mason. He is one of the best I have ever seen at Kyusho Jitsu Body Mechanics. Anyone who has ever worked with him agrees. 

Yin Yang Principle of Kyusho and Body Mechanics,

Kyusho Jitsu Body Mechanics in Conclusion

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Therefore if this is all new to you, then read this article on doing an Easy Pressure Point Knockout first. From here you are ready for the 5 Best Knockout Pressure Points!

5 BEST Knockout Pressure Points

No setup? Really????

The reason I chose these, the  Best Knockout Pressure Points is because they do not need setup if accessed correctly. And this is HUGE in the real world!

I know you are used to people talking about setting up pressure point knockouts, and that is the VERY best way to go! However I will explain more about that later in the article. But, you also need to know how to knock someone out with pressure points with one hit! This is especially important in self defense! An attack must end FAST. Most of all this knowledge of the best knockout Pressure Points helps to assure your success. If you do the work! 

How does this happen?

Time for some anatomy lessons! There are pressure points in the body that lie in very critical places.  When you get down to basics, Kyusho Jitsu is really simply nerve strikes. So if we are just hitting nerves why do we need this long study?

Because the study, the science behind pressure point self defense, and knockout pressure points helps increase the odds of success. Especially if the target you want to not available when you want it! I also highly recommend my Pressure Points of Kosho Ryu video course to help you become truly effect accessing these 5 Best Knockout Pressure Points.

So lets get started shall we?

Top 5 Best Knockout Pressure Points

You may also strike it to the front and across to the other side.

In this area, there is also a branch of the Internal Jugular Vein These nerves and veins are on the underside area of the jaw, protected by the jaw itself. Truly on the of the Best Knockout Pressure Points!

BL-10 is however an extremely dangerous Dim Mak Pressure Point.  The 2nd of the Best Knockout Pressure Points.

And...

In this area run the Greater and Lesser Occipital Nerves. There is also a large but thin mass of muscle in the area, up into the head and down to the shoulder area. The 2 nerves while serving many functions also help to protect the integrity of the spinal columns connection to the skull. 

A hard-enough blow can tear the muscles and therefore cause a tear in the spinal cord. Permanent paralysis and death can occur under the right conditions.

From the standpoint of the nervous system we are once again attacking the lesser occipital nerve. This nerve has many functions as mentioned previously and a hard strike will basically overload it and cause the attacker to go unconscious. It is also possible because of the close proximity to ST-09 to have a drop in blood pressure with this strike. This is great information for all martial artists regardless of style. Now I have covered the 3rd of the 5 Best Knockout Pressure Points in my view!

Cool eh?

While I do list this as one of the 5 Best Knockout Pressure Points please be very, very cautious with this one! 

With the potential of a rupture to the femoral artery as a result! Therefore this overload with cause a neurological knockout! 

The 5th of the 5 Best Knockout Pressure Points.

Here is a sample of a Knockout at SP-11

Much of martial art history is passed down from master to student. Often times there is really very little written documentation.However the history of the punch we see today in the Korean and Japanese martial arts is a watered down sport version. I am told this style of punch was created for the teaching of children to assure safety.

And then taught to the western military as being correct. And I can understand why too! Right, wrong or indifferent WWII had a profound affect on the Japanese people. 

So what is wrong with the punch? First the fist is over rotated and the position of the thumb is usually incorrect.

Martial Arts Punch - Bad Body Position

We also need to take in to account the 2 bones inside of the arm. We have the Radius Bone [Thumb Side] and the Ulna Bone. [Pinky side] 

Rather than go into a 1000 word explanation of exactly why this all matters please watch the short video below.  Martial Arts Punch, the image above is simply a model, but can you see what is wrong with her punch?

Martial Arts Punch in Conclusion

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 And gave me the desire to do some serious research to understand all of this. 

Then in 2013 I began to teach some of my findings in this area, and realized what the difference were between Dim Mak and Kyusho Jitsu. This was a real revelation for me.

Then is 2015 I picked up the study once again. I compared by ideas and notes with Dim Mak information I could find, and tested things out on the dojo floor. And this was how the Dim Mak Project was born.. 

Dim Mak Project - Courses

Because of the success of the eBook I decided I want to do a video followup. Which I did do and released in late December 2017. It was a moderate success also!. Not like the book was, but I have no complaints!

At this point in time i did a pole as to whether Kyusho Jitsu students would like a full course(s) on the things i had discovered. And with that the Novice Dim Mak Project Course was created. Followed by the Advanced Dim Mak Project Course and Ultimate Dim Mak. All of which are still available today at Kyusho Jitsu University. 

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Kyusho Jitsu Factors of an Opponent - Height - Width - Depth

Finally we have "depth" and without depth movement would not be possible. And that is what the 3 Kyusho Factors are all about. Movement and how to control movement by attacking these Factors.

And the idea behind this is very simple. If when I respond to an attack I eliminate 2 of the 3 factors and then the 3rd automatically cancels out. But there is more to it than this as we must be efficient and not end up affecting ourselves. Are you seeing the importance of the 3 Kyusho Jitsu Factors of an Opponent?

Kyusho Jitsu Factors of an Opponent - Balance

The key to this entire process is balance and balance has its primary basis in depth. If we look at a "forward bo" or "walking stance" and add a reverse middle punch we have a very power geometric stance with the focal point of the power being the fist of the reverse middle punch. 

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The Kyusho Jitsu Power Principle is based on 3 different parts. They are as follows.

Kyusho Jitsu Power Principle - Mass

The first of the principles is "mass." I think it is fairly obvious we are talking about body and muscle weight. Now the first thing I have to say about all of the principles is that the "working aspects" are greatly over simplified! Going into the details I will today will help you with proper training!

When we look at mass you will find it is variable. Mass in motion has more effect than mass at rest. This involves different laws of Physics. The first being the Law of Inertia and the second Newton's Law of Motion.

Kyusho Jitsu Power Principle Law of Inertia:

The tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion and the tendency of an object at rest to remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force. 

Kyusho Jitsu Power Principle Law of Motion:

Therefore as I am sure you can see that the more body weight the greater the force or power. However force can also be increased by increasing acceleration speed. 

Today there is an incorrect though process about "Bulking Up" to increase power. Mathematically it is correct, however in application it tends not to work very well. Why is this? 

There are several reasons! The first is the more mass the more difficult to overcome inertia! And the second is the extra body mass has a directly negative affect on principle 2, which is "torque."  Now people will argue that is shows more power on the "blunt" striking force tests, and this is true. But this is a "static" test and does not translate well to motion.  

Therefore an increase in mass will impact torque and as a result reduce acceleration. 

Kyusho Jitsu Power Principle - Torque

What am I talking about when I say "Kyusho 2 Way Action?" Today I will go into details on this very important aspect of the science of pressure point self defense. Kyusho 2 Way Action is what makes all this work!

Kyusho 2 Way Action - History

2 Way Action has always existed in martial arts. However not as a "teaching." It was something you saw the master do, or you did not. It was Professor Wally Jay the founder of Small Circle Jujitsu who refined this concept and taught it.

But Kyusho 2 Way Action is what makes everything work! 2 Way Action is also referred to as "complex motion."

Here is a short video to help explain how this works

Kyusho 2 Way Action - Striking

Striking is vastly different than as an example joint manipulation. So today I want to really break this all down for you. The video above will give you a basic understanding of what I am talking about. Now let's go into details on what kind of result you would get during a strike.

Kyusho 2 Way Action - Fulcrum/Lever Activation

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Kyusho Jitsu Colour Principle - Good Guys Wear Black

Black is often in the western world associated with “bad guys” when in fact black is very important and is a “non colour.” 

Black is the absence of colour and so can be used as any colour the imagination can impose on it.  It also happens to be “healing” for water, which makes it very powerful when used by the Kyusho student.

Kyusho Jitsu Colour Principle - The Colours

And when fully understood their "effect" on the human body is very dramatic! However, this is not a simple principle to apply. The more "right brained" a person is the more successful they will be with this Kyusho Jitsu Colour Principle.

Applying the Kyusho Jitsu Colour Principle

Like all of the other principles you need to memorize these colours and their effects! Here is an example of how this can be used.

You are working with an Uki who is wearing a Red Gi. In your mind that Red Gi will represent the destructive colour for Fire. Try a hit on a fire meridian and see how strong the affect will be! 

Next you are wearing a Red Gi. In this case, you can use the healing aspect on yourself to enhance your fire, and burn more of their metal. The destructive colour used against the attack and the healing colour used to enhance you. Straight forward, right?

Black – If you are wearing black this can be used to represent any colour you wish. You can also use black and its healing properties for water.

White – This is all colours and so is a neutral colour.
You also do not need to have the colour you wish to use present. You can visualize it very easy just by saying the word. The Uki does not need to know anything about colour for it to work.

Play with colour using these basic rules and you will get amazing results!

In Conclusion Kyusho Jitsu Colour Principle

When the colour enhances the element, harmonizing with the frequency and therefore increasing the energy level it is considered to be a healing colour for that element.

And when the colour's frequency cancels out the frequency of the element, causing a depletion of energy it is consider to be a destructive colour. 

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#1- Benefits of Kyusho Jitsu Training - The Root Art

My root art is Hapkido. I began my training in 1984 and loved it from day one. Setting goals to reach my Black Belt and beyond was easy. And I was not a goal setter at first, but that developed quickly! Because I wanted that Black Belt. And because it stood for personal achievement. I was a quitter in many things in life. 

After I founded my school in 2000 which is named Art Mason's Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts Institute i realized that if I did not do something the learning would truly STOP. And I did not want to stop learning!

This was the main reason I had left my instructor.  We sat in the office and talked while others ran class. I was dying of stagnation!

Then I found Kyusho Jitsu! It revealed to me things locked inside the movements of my root art I had no idea existed.  My self defense training became more effective and I discovered things in my Kata I had not idea where there!

And then I really began to see things clearly and it changed how I looked at every aspect of my martial art training. But then you have heard this before! After all this is one of the major selling points of Kyusho Jitsu.

#2 Benefits of Kyusho Jitsu Training - Healing

I also noticed because of the extensive Chi work, like creating and controlling a Chi Ball my personal health improved. My pain tolerance increased dramatically and so did my focus. Another of the Benefits of Kyusho Jitsu Training.

#3 - Benefits of Kyusho Jitsu Training - The Brain

However I began to see the connection between the mind, the brain, science and spirituality. And with Kyusho Jitsu being the study of the energy pathways of the body, as well as the neurological systems and therefore the brain,  this all came together for me.

This led me to even realize the methods I had learned to help me study had a massive impact on every aspect of my life. Including my memory and cognitive functions. More Benefits of Kyusho Jitsu Training. 

So let's explore this idea a little more!

#4 Benefits of Kyusho Jitsu Training - Linguistic Skills

If you follow the path I have set in the KJWA you will develop better linguistic skills. So what do I mean by this? First of all Linguistics is the study of language. Linguistics of course being the study of words and language. One way to build your intelligence is to try to learn a new word everyday. With Kyusho study, you can do this easily!

What words are these? The way I teach the information, the understanding of human anatomy you learn the correct names of the different parts of the body. An example would be when discussing GB-24 and talking about "intercostal space." And I am also in very intensive study of the Romanian language, and the ease in which I have been doing this in my opinion one of the Benefits of Kyusho Jitsu Training.

#5 Benefits of Kyusho Jitsu Training - Copious Notes

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Integrity Meaning:

AND those of you who do this are PATHETIC!

Over the years I have met MANY martial artists, masters, grand masters who did not impress me. But not ONE TIME have I violated my code and talked about them. It is one thing to discuss or disagree with them. it is another thing to run off at the mouth and SLANDER/DEFAME them. There has been a witch hunt for George Dillman for decades now. ENOUGH PEOPLE! Time to act like adults!

However in the western world today this is just the path people now take. A path that will bring an end to the western civilization, and it will END SOON if this does not stop!

The First Time I met GM George Dillman

Then as I began to see the childish, jealous behavior of many in the martial arts community I began to understand why.

At this seminar he taught us things i could take back and make work the next day. Many seminars over the years I have attended were designed simply to sell products. George Dillman taught, and he is the REAL DEAL as GM Steve Stewart, my Kyusho teacher puts it!

Over the years as I began to know the man more, the more I liked him as a caring, genuine person. A man with great knowledge, that not all are able to learn and use.

However your shortcomings as a martial artist do not give you the right to slander anyone else. I am not writing this to defend George, he does not need my help, but instead to point out the TERRIBLE behavior of my own industry!  There is a long history of Dillman with Chris Thomas and they even attack Chris Thomas for this. Pathetic! 

One night while driving home from teaching I had a call from a man claiming to be part of Seiyu Oyata's group. He was busy telling me that GM Dillman had no right to be teaching Kyusho, and had also ever met Hohan Soken. It was a short conversation as I told him his opinion were of no value to me, and it was perhaps time for him to grow up. I never heard from him again. 

National Geography - Their Pathetic Attack on George Dillman

The "report" National Geographic did on GM George Dillman was appalling. It was a one sided attempt to discredit someone and damage them. And for NO reason! But that is the way things are today. Don't like someone, try to destroy them. Then cry like a 4 year when it happens to you. They not only attack Dillman in this but also Grand Master Leon Jay of small Circle Jujitsu.

Then they did a "report" on real vampires and why these people need to drink human blood. They slander one person, then enable those with a SERIOUS mental illness!

National Geographic is just another MAIN STREAM TABLOID. No different than CNN, BBC or CBC! All NO watch stations for me. I would not watch their channel or consume their product for ANY REASON. They have NO INTEGRITY! 

George Dillman in Conclusion

It is time to lose the EGOS and put the VALUES of Integrity, self control and honesty BACK into the martial arts. And POLITICS IS NOT A VALUE. You cannot fix the industry nor can I! However I can be responsible for my behavior and teach my students to be responsible also. I have on many occasion fired student over childish behavior like I am talking about. Here is a  link to a recent article called Bushido a Moral Education you may wish to contemplate before attacking someone. 

I was asked recently why i am not a member of Dillman Karate International. The reason is simple. My years of working for anyone are long past. We can train together, and I am happy to learn as a pier. But I will not work for anyone, no matter how good. And on a final note one night at the Muhammad Ali Training Camp I sat with George Dillman and he told stories of Ali.

This was a wonderful time, and I am honoured to have been part of this.  Thank you GM George Dillman for your decades of contribution.

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