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This is a guide to pressure point striking for the average martial artist. Sang H Kim demystifies the lore of vital point striking and shows you realistic applications of vital point strikes for self-defense and combat sports. For those new to the concept of vital points, he begins by examining the Eastern theory of acupoints, meridians and ki (qi) and the Western scientific concepts of the nervous and circulatory systems, pain threshold and pain tolerance, and the relationship between pain and fear. This synthesis of accepted Eastern and Western theories helps the reader understand what makes vital point striking work and why it can be not only useful in fighting, but deadly. Based on this introduction, you will learn about 202 vital points for use in fighting including the name, point number, location, involved nerves and blood vessels, applicable techniques, sample applications, and potential results for each point.The points are illustrated in detail on an anatomically correct human model, with English, Chinese, and Korean names as well as point numbers for easy reference. In addition to identifying the vital points, Sang H.Kim gives you detailed information about the type of techniques that work for vital point striking including a discussion of fighting zones and ranges, plexus strikes, stance and footwork, bodily weapons, striking directions and angles and dozens of applications for common empty hand, grappling, groundfighting, knife and gun attacks.Based on over thirty years experience in the martial arts and in-depth research, Sang H. Kim has created one of the most complete books available on the art and science of vital point striking.
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A vital point is a pressure sensitive point on or near the surface of the human body. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
A vital point is a pressure sensitive point on or near the surface of the human body. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By John. E
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This book covers pressure point fighting in depth, and as a Dim Mak practitioner as well as other martial arts I found it to be very informative. Full credit to the author who has obviously studied the subject in great detail. However, the author was let down by the poor quality of the photographs which are essential to see exactly what the author is doing in the examples. I am suprised the publishers didn't pick up on this before the book went to publication. If it was a cost cutting decision it backfired ! I haven't seen the kindle version, but having a kindle I know that diagrams and pictures (especially in black and white only) leave a lot to be desired so the photo's in this book are probably even worse than the book !
Summary: If the author decides to write and publish more books I would condider buying, but if he includes photo's etc he should have a serious word with his publishers to produce better quality print.
Summary: If the author decides to write and publish more books I would condider buying, but if he includes photo's etc he should have a serious word with his publishers to produce better quality print.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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i found this book very enjoyable not only did it cover vital pionts but also fighting range and much more, a good overall view of fighting for sport and self defence. i would say its well worth a read
By Trish
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I found this book useful as an overview of the discipline. Detailed descriptions and locations of the necessary points to strike and useful meridian discussion for health applications.I believe that some of the gun disarm techniques described would get you killed. Finding and applying technique to some of the less lethal areas for defence might be difficult in the heat of a real fight when things are happening fast. Overall I have found the book useful.There are the well documented areas for striking that would assist you in a struggle but you're not gonna be a lethal one touch ninja assassin by reading this book. Good as a starting point and encouragement to find out more in practical applications.
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