Pressure Points Science

Vital Point Striking (Kyusho) Introduction

 

At D.S.S.I., Shihan Sensei DeValentino stresses Kyusho and Tuite, the striking and manipulation of vital points (pressure points) as part of a practical approach to self-defense.  Kyusho and Tuite have been derived from the Chinese applications of Dim Mak and Chin Na which in turn are based on Traditional Chinese Medicine.   A recognized authority on Dim Mak is Australian Taiji Master Erle Montaigue.  Master Montaigue has dedicated the past eight years of his life to sharing the knowledge he acquired while studying with the Chinese masters on Mainland China.  His comprehensive website at http://www.taijiworld.com stands as an excellent resource for the true student of martial arts.

The following information, derived from Master Montaigue's website, provides an overview of vital point/pressure point theory found in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its application in the martial arts.  We humbly thank Master Montaigue  for allowing us to share his copyrighted material on our website in an effort to help further the knowledge of martial artists everywhere.  For the complete text of these notes and much more please visit http://www.taijiworld.com.

The meridians are related as follows:

Meridian Element Polarity
Lung Metal Yin
Colon (or Large Intestine) Metal Yang
Stomach Earth Yang
Spleen Earth Yin
Heart Fire Yin
Small Intestine Fire Yang
Bladder Water Yang
Kidney Water Yin
Pericardium Fire Yin
Triple Heater Fire Yang
Gall Bladder Wood Yang
Liver Wood Yin

 

YIN ORGANS YANG ORGANS
Lung Colon (or Large Intestine)
Spleen Stomach
Heart Small Intestine
Kidney Bladder
Pericardium Triple Heater
Liver Gall Bladder

 

MERIDIAN ALARM (MU) POINT ASSOCIATED (SHU) POINT
LUNG LU-1 BL-13
COLON (or Large Intestine) ST-25 BL-25
STOMACH CV-12 BL-21
SPLEEN CO-13 BL-20
HEART CV-14 BL-15
SMALL INTESTINE CV-4 BL-27
BLADDER CV-3 BL-28
KIDNEY GB-25 BL-23
PERICARDIUM CV-17 BL-14
TRIPLE HEATER CV-24 BL-22
GALL BLADDER GB-24 BL-19
LIVER LIV-14 BL-18

A description of the Units of Measurementmb Knuckle.  Perhaps this is easier to understand.  See measurement diagrams below:

 

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

How to Use the Guide

Simply click on a meridian in the index below to start your studies.  Then as you read the guide you will notice that each point name in the text is hyperlinked.  To see where the point is located, click on that hyperlink and you will be taken to a corresponding diagram.  To return to you location in the text, simply use the back button on your browser. 

Index of Meridians

Lung Pericardium
Colon (Large Intestine) Triple Heater
Stomach Gall Bladder
Spleen Liver
Heart Conception Vessel
Small Intestine Governor Vessel
Bladder Kidney
Extra & New Points  

 


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