The Secret Art of Pressure Point Fighting: Techniques to Disable Anyone in Seconds Using Minimal Force Book

Foreword     ix
Part 1
Introduction     2
The Mythology     3
Pressure Point Physiology     7
The Use of Reflexive Responses in Self-Defense     9
The Traditional Significance of Ki or Chi     12
Debunking Tradition     15
The Kyusho (Vital) Points     19
Rules of Combat and Awareness     27
Safety in Training     33
How Should You Train for Optimum Results     37
Combat Applications     39
Combat Applications     41
Low-Level Violence: Wrist and Arm Grabs     44
Low-Level Violence: Slaps     52
More-Violent Situations: Grabbing and Molestation     53
More-Violent Situations: Sudden Attacks     62
Life-Threatening Situations: Abduction     69
Life-Threatening Situations: Strangling or Choking     73
On the Ground     77
Offensive Techniques: Chokes and Strangles     80
Defensive Techniques: Headbutt     81
Kata and Applications     83
The Importance of Kata     85
Kata Bunkai and Pressure Points     93
Index     127
Recommended Reading     131
About the Author and Photographer     134