Ancient martial arts legends tell of masters who possess a mysterious ability to defeat an opponent - and in some cases even cause death - with one perfectly placed blow. The Secret Art of Pressure Point Fighting transforms the myth into a modern, anatomically- based self-defense technique that allows smaller defenders to defeat larger attackers by striking at the vulnerable points on their bodies. Written by one of the world's leading authorities and clearly illustrated with photos of each pressure point, this book shows how knowledge of the body's vulnerable points can enhance both competitive fighting and personal self-defense skills. The Secret Art of Pressure Point Fighting doesn't teach theoretical strikes, it presents the actual moves used throughout the world by military special forces and law enforcement agencies to disable opponents as quickly as possible. The moves in this book are straightforward and easy to learn. They are designed to empower anyone - regardless of size or physical strength - with the ability to stop an attacker using a minimal amount of physical strength. Vince Morris, winner of numerous medals and trophies in the sports karate arena, has for many years been one of the world's leading exponents of utilising the vulnarable areas of the human body in self-defense. This art (Kyusho Jutsu, Vital Points Technique) can be used by all martial artists to enhance their combat skills, and forms the basis of the many courses Vince teaches in Police Academies, to Law Enforcement officers and Militairy all of the world. PART 1 • Introduction • The Mythology • Pressure Point Physiology • The Use of Reflexive Responses in Self-Defense • The Traditional Significance of Ki or Chi • Debunking Tradition • The Kyusho (Vital) Points • Rules of Combat and Awareness • Safety in Training • How Should You Train for Optimum Results PART 2: COMBAT APPLICATIONS • Low-Level Violence: Wrist and Arm Grabs • Low-Level Violence: Slaps • More-Violent Situations: Grabbing and Molestation • More-Violent Situations: Sudden Attacks • Life-Threatening Situations: Abduction • Life-Threatening Situations: Strangling or Choking • On the Ground • Offensive Techniques: Chokes and Strangles • Defensive Techniques: Headbutt PART 3: KATA AND APPLICATIONS • The Importance of Kata • Kata Bunkaland Pressure Points Index Recommended Reading About the Author and Photographer
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| ISBN | 9781569756232 |
| More | 190 x 234 mm, 176 pp, 200 photos |