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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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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

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There is also a potential for death if the femoral artery is damaged at this point. 

Pressure Points Inguinal Crease - Pressure Point LV-12

 Pressure Points Inguinal Crease - How to Attack

This is one of the areas of the body people often ask how best to attack. First it is a strike for a large size difference. And if you train in any tradition Karate you already have the best movement to attack. That is the beginning of most Kata and something I refer to ask the "ready" stance. Drop into the horse stance and fire.  This is a great response to being grabbed, again my a larger attacker. 

The best tool is the index finger knuckle as the "eye of the phoenix." This is for taller attackers. The same movement on someone of your own size would work best at Alarm Point ST-25.

Pressure Points Inguinal Crease in Conclusion

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Cycle of Destruction

One of the cornerstones of the science of pressure point self defense is the principle of the Cycle Of Destruction. Today I am going to give your the opportunity to learn everything about the Cycle of Destruction for FREE!

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Checkout this Video on Stacking Pressure Point Principles!

The video on Stacking Pressure Point Principles is pretty basic.  In the video I discuss stacking the Cycle of Destruction with the 24 Hour Diurnal Cycle. This is not really where I would suggest starting if you are a beginner to Kyusho Jitsu. If you are more advanced then definitely play with this one.

Stacking Pressure Point Principles for Beginners:

One of the best places I think to begin to understand stacking is taking the Cycle of Destruction and using it with Attack with Yin - Yang. When you develop the basic idea behind this then you could add Proper Body Mechanics to this.

The difference you will see in effect can be profound, and this is an excellent training method.

Stacking Pressure Point Principles Advanced Stacking

As you progress doing this you can then add more advanced principles. As the video shows using the 24 Hour Diurnal Cycle.  This example would also go great if sound was adding the striking process. 

This idea is very straight forward but it does require you to have a solid knowledge of the basics. The better the foundation the easier all this is to accomplish.

Stacking Pressure Point Principles Stacking Elements

The final aspect of this I will discuss today is stacking elements. While this is not exactly the same as Stacking Pressure Point Principles it is still as important. Rather then go into painful details here I will leave you with this video from my son Master Curt Mason explaining the stacking the fire element. 

Curt Mason is one of the most talented men I have know in Kyusho Jitsu and I do not say this because he is my son. Currently he is not longer teaching.

Stacking Pressure Point Principles in Conclusion

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Depending on the result you are looking for some pressure points work better then others. It also naturally depends on the situation and what is the most directly available. Here is a look at the primary ones for a strong pressure point brain dysfunction to occur.

Now this is just a small list of the many, many excellent pressure point target on the head. For a complete list of over pressure point on the body have a look at Kyusho Pressure Point Anatomy. 

Kyusho Head Pressure Points - Gall Bladder Cluster

Also note that they form a triangle on the forehead.  These are excellent pressure points to strike in a self defense situation. While it is likely at a heel palm will connect with all 3 pressure points you will however get an excellent result contacting only one. All these 3 will cause brain dysfunctions like dizziness and disorientation. Unconsciousness is also very possible.

Bonus Kyusho Head Pressure Point

Below is a bonus pressure point of the head called the "mental nerve." This is about a 2 minute video I am sure you will enjoy!

Kyusho Head Pressure Points in Conclusion

In self defense striking pressure point of the head is the best way to quickly end an attack. I would also like to give honorable mention to Pressure Point BL-10 as well. The article is linked. Thank you for reading about Kyusho Head Pressure Points.

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This one has been long awaited! So today I am going to talk about Deadly Pressure Point TW-17 [Triple Warmer/Triple Heater]. One of the most dangerous pressure points on the body, therefore TW-17 is not to be taken likely! So let's get into it!

Deadly Pressure Point TW-17 - Location

Deadly Pressure Point TW-17 - Applications

One of the most painful and potentially deadly pressure points. This pressure point is easy to access by press in with a finger [pericardium finger the most effective] and seal with the other hand, but difficult to strike effectively. But not impossible with proper training.

Below is a video with a short demonstration.

However, once a solid strike is made the result is devastating. As a control pressure point it is very effective! Once hit there is a potential for a separation between the spinal column and skull resulting in permanent paralysis and possible death.

A jaw dislocation is also very possible using proper angle and direction. The later is the most common result.

Deadly Pressure Point TW-17 in Conclusion

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