Pressure point striking

Written and Compiled by Sensei Troy Price

Kyusho-Jitsu/Dim-Mak
Pressure Point Striking using the Five Elements/Phases Theory
Written and Compiled by Troy Price

Ippon Kumite Kata #6

(Standard interpretation)
Attacker executes a right punch from a right forward stance. Defender steps back into a left forward stance and executes a left high block to PC-6. Grab wrist at HT-5 & LU-8, andstep into a right half-front-horse-stance and execute a right downward shuto strike to the biceps at HT-2, followed by a shuto to the neck into LI-17 or 18. Shift into right forward stance and punch left, then right punch to solar plexus CV-14. Step back into left forward stance and left down block. Block to PC-6, grab wrist at HT-5 & LU-8, shuto strike to HT-2 and shuto strike to LI-17 or 18,double punch to CV-14. PC-6 HT-5 LU-8 HT-2 LI-17-18 CV-14 Yin Yin Yin Yin Yang Yin Fire Fire Metal Fire Metal Ren Mai Controlling/destructive (ke) cycle: Fire controls Metal (fire melts or liquefies metal) Pericardium point #6 (PC-6 Neigwan) This is a major set-up point and is used a great deal in dim-mak (kyusho-jitsu). About 90% of all other point strikes can be set up by using this point first.When struck, it can upset the yin-yang balance in the body, causing confusion internally. It is a great (chi) drainage point and can cause nausea. It is a luo (passage) point and the master point for yin wei mai (extraordinary meridian). Large Intestine Point #17 & 18 (LI-17 Tianding) (LI-18 Futu) Both of these points are notably dangerous when struck, can cause unconsciousness or even death. The setup points are PC-6 and LI-12. When LI-18 is used simultaneously with ST-9 (due to their close proximity to each other), it can have a very deathly conclusion. Note: be extremely careful if using these points.
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Written and Compiled by Sensei Troy Price

(Alternative interpretation inside entry)
Attackerexecutes a right punch from a right forward stance. Defender steps back into a left forward stance and executes a left high block to PC-6. Grab wrist at HT-5 & LU-8, step into a right half-front-horse-stance and execute a right downward shuto strike to the inside fold of the elbow at LU-5, followed by a shuto to the side of the chest at LIV-14. Shift into right forward stance and execute a left punch tothe side of the chest at SP-17, then right punch to solar plexus CV-14. Step back into left forward stance and left down block. Block to PC-6, grab wrist at HT-5 & LU-8, shuto strike to LU-5 and shuto strike to LIV-14, punch to SP-17 & CV-14. PC-6 HT-5 LU-8 LU-5 Yin Yin Yin Yin Fire Fire Metal Metal Controlling/destructive (ke) cycle: Fire controls Metal (fire melts or liquifies metal) Metalcontrols Wood (metal cuts or chops wood) Wood controls Earth (wood covers or penetrates earth) LIV-14 Yin Wood SP-17 Yin Earth CV-14 Yin Ren Mai

Lung Point #5 (LU-5 Chize) This is a major set-up and (chi) drainage point and is used a great deal in dim-mak (kyushojitsu). LU-5, when used as a set up for other points, has a devastating result but also works very well by itself. Striking this point cando great damage to the entire arm and upset the balance in the upper body, and may also cause unconsciousness. This point is located in the inside fold/crease of the elbow. Liver Point #14 (LIV-14 Qimen) This can be a very deathly point when struck, it can easily cause unconsciousness or even delayed death. It is relatively easy to access, and has connections with the spleen meridian and yin weimai (extraordinary meridian). PC-6 & LU-5 are both great set up points for LIV-14. Note: be extremely careful if using this point. Spleen Point #17 (SP-17 Shidou) This is a great (chi) drainage point and can cause tremendous pain when struck. The set up points are PC-6, HT-5, LU-8 and TW-8. Conception Vessel point #14 (CV-14 Juque) CV-14 is located at the solar plexus just below the xiphoid...