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Almost dead center of the neck between the tendons, towards the from below the jawline. 

The correct angle and direction is straight across to the other side like an arrow. And of course always using 2 Way Action! This is also a great pressure point for use of the Ji Hand of Kyusho Jitsu! These ancient and "special" striking modalities are true game changers! 

Pressure Point Lockdowns - LI-18

A simple inward knife hand or "ridge" hand will accomplish this very well. Hit with enough force and using a tool that will penetrate deeper into the neck [Ji Hands] a strike will cause unconsciousness. This is due to the face that the neck is a major center of blood flow and nerves. As you can see from the diagram below this is the home of the Accessory Nerve, a branch of the Vagus Nerve.

As you can see from this diagram the nerve is responsible for protection of these arteries and veins and this is why Pressure Point Large Intestine 18 [LI-18] is a neurological knockout pressure point.

When you understand how these systems work, then you can increase your effectiveness in use of Kyusho Jitsu. Knowledge is power, but applied knowledge is a super power!

This is on of my personal favorite pressure point lockdowns.

Pressure Point Lockdowns in Conclusion

Yes you can get a physiological affect with a physical attack. Learn more about this from my eBook Mastering Triple Warmer Meridian.

Update 09/16/21: I had an interesting comment in a group about this post. The IDIOT stated that "this is fine for school yard fight but in real life I have my gun." Now I am first going to state that every person who has ever made this kind of comment to me is usual a FAT, egotistical IDIOT.

So now why! This type of article addresses "low escalation altercations." You shoot someone in these circumstances it is called MURDER. Your stupid ass is going to prison for a very long time.

Second and most importantly. If you are not training daily with your firearm you are in deep trouble. Firearms require training just like martial arts do!

And finally for this genius.  Why do you think they teach the military hand to hand combat? The cemetery is full of egotistical idiots like this man.

Thank you for reading about Pressure Point Lockdowns. I hope you enjoyed this. And always remember self defense is an arsenal of different aspect, Pressure Point Lockdowns being one of them, not the only one. 

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However these articles only scratch the surface! And I am currently in the process of writing an eBook on the topic it is so vast. Depending when you read this article the eBook already be finished.

Why are these types of pressure points so important? Because each grouping has a profound effect on the body. And because of this you can dramatically increase the effect of a pressure point strike, and in truth take to a deadly level with ease. 

Back when I created Combat Pressure Points I wanted to do a video series on high level self defense and how pressure point nerve strikes can be applied. Application is usually the most confusing part of Kyusho Jitsu for people. And they feedback on this course was great!

Then when the sequel was introduced I based it on my learn on Confluent Pressure Points. That is what the video course Kill Shot Pressure Points is all about. Very deep information but not that hard to apply! 

Special Application Pressure Points and Dim Mak

Most of all, and really I found this incredible, was the application of this to Dim Mak theories. My new course Dim Mak Theories to Street Applications is based on Influential Pressure Points and how they affect the body oping it up for Dim Mak energy attacks. 

This is some really cool stuff! If you are not familiar with the Dim Mak Project you can read more about it here and get a free video too. Dim Mak is a complex art, with a deep study and understanding need to apply it.

I am hoping that course will help to shed some light on its power.

Special Application Pressure Points in Conclusion

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So today I will discuss these. Most of these have been covered in other articles, and I will link those articles also. But I know many of you readers like it when I groups like this.  So onward!

Dangerous Neck Pressure Points

Pressure Points on the Neck are great, and they are also very easy to access. The brain will protect the "throat" itself by dropping the chin. This reduces the chance of a throat strikes, but little to nothing to protect the main most Dangerous Neck Pressure Points! The brain will protect what I called "vital areas" but not pressure points.

Dangerous Neck Pressure Points - Pressure Point ST-09

Anyone with a heart condition is in serious trouble if struck here.  Never use this pressure point for demonstration purposes.  Article on Pressure Point ST-09.

Dangerous Neck Pressure Points - Pressure Point LI-18

Because of the potential for disaster I do not recommend this pressure point for demonstrations unless you have a lot of experience. Here is an article on Pressure Point LI-18. 

Dangerous Neck Pressure Points - Pressure Point TW-16

This is one of the more dangerous pressure points on the body. This is a one-shot knockout pressure point and a hard-enough strike will cause death. A lesser strike results in a high emotional state, where all things seem very critical to the person. Paranoia is not uncommon.

Like other neck pressure points this one needs to be reserved for life and death situations not demonstrations. Here is a detailed article on Pressure Point TW-16.

Dangerous Neck Pressure Points in Conclusion

As for Dangerous Neck Pressure Points this article gives you my top 3. There are a few other I can mention like Pressure Point SI-16. The next is a great targeting area for self defense.

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In today's world this Kyusho Jitsu Book is a must have.

Pressure Point TW-16

I have also over the past months written articles on TW-17, TW-18 plus some information on the Triple Warmer Meridian itself. And I will list the other related Kyusho Article below. Plus I am pretty sure I have written more articles on this topic that any other sets of pressure points of the body.

So what makes Pressure Point TW-16 and the others like it so important today? They always were important for one thing, however today we live in a very odd time in history. Today wild swings of emotion, people believing that unstable emotions, are considered virtuous, and that makes the learning critical.

 Actually that is what the book I wrote is about. 

Pressure Point TW-16 - Location and Effects

Pressure Point TW-16 is located posterior and inferior to the mastoid process, on the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoideus, level with SI-17, and BL-10 at the hairline, in the posterior margin at the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

This is one of the more dangerous pressure points on the body. Also this is a one-shot knockout pressure point and a hard-enough strike will cause death. A lesser strike results in a high emotional state, where all things seem very critical. Paranoia is not uncommon.

This pressure can be used to cause a "state change" in an attacker. That is powerful!

Like other neck pressure points this one needs to be reserved for life and death situations not demonstration. You do not want to end up with your Uke having serious injury of complications. I have seen this happen too many times.

Pressure Point TW-16 in Conclusion

Perhaps you will never encounter this where you live. I know I am very unlikely too in a small mountain village. However "chance favors the prepared mind" and we as martial artist should always expect the unexpected. While in Canada I saw a lot of this. People there are nuts today. I watch one women get homicidal because other person touched their face. This lady needs a rubber cell. 

Today I am making a refocus on Kyusho Jitsu. More articles will appear here about everything pressure points. I will not be writing anymore editorials, and very few direct self defense articles. I urge everyone to bookmark this blog and return often. There is a wealth of free information here. 

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Pressure Point ST-08 - Location and Effects

Pressure Point ST-08 is located 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead. The pressure point is found in the galea aponeurotica on the superior margin of the temporalis muscle. 

If you need to end a fight pressure points of the head are a must learn. The number of effective and dangerous pressure points found on the head is amazing really. 

Striking this pressure point will cause great localized pain, nausea, concussions, and knockouts. A hard strike can easily fracture the skull at this pressure point. Small weapons tend to work best. This is also a massive Chi Drainage pressure point. Death is common from hard strikes.  Therefore caution needs to be used in training.

Now this is not the best pressure point to use with a great size difference, in that case I would be looking at ST-05 or ST-09. Most of all you always want to train within correct Body Mechanics for the best result. However if heights are close Pressure Point ST-08 is an excellent target area. 

Hence correct Body Mechanics, not muscle mass gives power.  Pressure Point ST-08 is an important pressure point to know!

Pressure Point ST-08 in Conclusion

Myself am of the belief all martial artist should do the cane training. At some point in life everyone needs one if they live long enough. And lets face it we are in an industry in which leg injuries occur often! So get over yourself, the ego aspect and train with a cane. This opens up a world of opportunities within Kyusho Jitsu itself. I have heard so often people say they would feel "stupid carrying a cane."  Remember martial arts training, to be successful you must let go of ego.

And realize we are talking about a Stomach Meridian Pressure Point, which is EARTH under the 5 Element Theory of the Cycle of Destruction. Plus a CANE IS WOOD.  Yes a cane made of wood does work in the Cycle of Destruction. 

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Note while the Bladder Meridian is located on both sides of the spine, it is the right side we are concerned with here when talking about Associated Alarm Point BL-22.  Being the Associated Alarm Point for Triple Warmer it is right side only.

The left side is simply a Bladder Pressure Point and not the Associated Alarm Point  You strike this pressure point in and down for the best effect.

Associated Alarm Point BL-22 - Effects

What happens when you strike Associated Alarm Point BL-22? The effects is to disrupt the neurological aspects of the organ in question, which in this case is the hypothalamus.  This messes up the endocrine system of the body. The harder the strike the more potential to shut the neurological connection down. 

But the hypothalamus is in the brain, so how does this work? It causes the electrical current to "bleed" thus taking nerve function to to this loss from the hypothalamus. This also includes Chi Bleeding as well. You also need to realize this is all high frequency and therefore more susceptible to interference. 

Fainting is common with a solid strike, as well as disorientation. That makes following strikes easier to execute, and since the mind is not functioning so well the effects of other strikes become amplified. 

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Alarm Point CV-05

A strike here will cause disorientation, and depression as Triple Warmer is the controller of the endocrine system of the body, and therefore the emotions. Striking this pressure point hard without treatment, can shorten someones life. This makes Alarm Point CV-05 very powerful and something not to mess with unless needed.

Alarm Point CV-04 is also, because of its proximity, activated if CV-05 is struck. Located on the mid-line of the abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus this is also the Alarm Point for Small Intestine. 

Alarm Point CV-05

A strike in the correct direction, hard will cause death from Chi blockage. You are stopping the YIN energy in the body. If struck upwards will result in immediate, extreme high blood pressure condition, with fainting and possible death.

And if struck downwards will cause extreme Chi drainage,  with a knock out. Are you seeing the power of Alarm Points? 

Next we look at Alarm Point CV-03, which is the Alarm Point for Bladder. Located on the anterior mid-line, 4 cun below the umbilicus, 1 cun above the upper border of the symphysis pubis. A strike here can will cause the person to drop to their knees immediately in extreme pain. Immediate damage to the Liver, Kidney and Spleen can occur as well as to the pubic area.

The bladder will also void immediately which ends altercations. When the attacker pisses his pains he has a change of state. And loses his desire to continue. 

Alarm Point CV-05 in Conclusion

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And it is found in the lumbodorsal fascia, between the Longissimus and Iliocostalis muscles. Below there are images of the muscle tissues of the area of the back.

Associated Alarm Point BL-23

Therefore always remember that at strike to any Associated Alarm Point has a direct effect on the organ itself because of the nerves exiting the spine are affected. In this case a strike can cause Kidney failure.

Now as much as a strike to Alarm Point GB 25 [Also Kidney], is enough to cause considerable kidney failure or blood in the urine, it will not be as profound as a strike to Associated Alarm Point BL-23.  Therefore always remember the dangers of any strike to back! 

Thus if GB-25 and BL-23 are combined together death would surely occur quickly from renal failure. And with any hard strike to this area the damage to this pressure point is instant!

Hence the recipient not being able to carry on. And if quite a hard strike, he will fall to the ground instantly and not be able to continue. 

If the attacker is not treated quickly the Kidneys will fail over time resulting in death.

Associated Alarm Point BL-23 in Conclusion

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Pressure Point TW-03 is located on the dorsum of the hand between the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones, in the depression proximal to the Metacarpophalangeal joint in the 4th Interosseous muscle.

Now all this in consideration Pressure Points HT-08 TW-03 are essentially exactly opposite of each other and this is where the power of each comes into play.  Together they are a Yin / Yang connection.

Effects of these Pressure Points HT-08 TW-03

Pressure Point HT-08 is in my view the place on the body where the most energy can escape. And this is the reason I discuss this pressure point as being so important in Dim Mak and the Vibration Palm. I will not go into detail on this in this article, however you can follow the links to articles and websites with more details.

Pressure Point TW-03 is by itself not critical, but because of the tunnel between them works in conjunction with HT-08 this making Pressure Points HT-08 TW-03 incredibly powerful.

Because these pressure points have a connection deep withing the hand itself it becomes for those who understand a vortex of circulating energy!

For those of you who have worked on their Chi Development and therefore Creating Chi Balls would understand this is where the energy is coming from. A Chi Ball is the pooling of this energy in the hands.

This is not just important to doing Neurological Knockouts but also extremely important when it comes to healing. 

Pressure Points HT-08 TW-03 in Conclusion

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Pressure Point HT-03 - Location and Effects

Found best when the elbow is flexed, the pressure point is located at the medial end of the Transverse Cubital Fossa [crease]. In the depression anterior to the medial epicondyle of the
humerus, in the Pronator Teres and the Brachialis Muscles. 

When needed in self defense it can be combined with any chi strike, like ST-05 to end any altercation. Striking HT-03 straight in will cause the heart to weaken. This assumes a direct hit to the pressure point. Now if you hit only the areas of activation the blood pressure will skyrocket damaging the heart, especially if there is a pre existing condition.  Different striking actions will give different effects. 

Pressure Point HT-03 in Conclusion

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