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Knockouts can be very frustrating for many Kyusho practitioners. This happens because they do not yet understand and apply the principles required to make these KO’s happen. As I have written before there are different types of knockouts. In pressure point study we are looking at the neurological knockout, not the blunt trauma knockout. Anyone can cause a blunt trauma KO.

To get a pressure point knockout requires you understand the principles that come into play, as well as have a good knowledge of the different pressure points on the body. This is what I am looking at doing, with this new course that I am considering adding to our services. Teaching people with pressure point knowledge to do these KO’s safely and effectively.

Take a look at this video, which is a simple Alarm Point activation knockout. After the video I will explain what has happened.

Now this techniques begins with a double lapel grab. Being that Hapkido is my root art, we deal with these kinds of situations often.  During this type of grab the attacker and the defender are exchanging energy because of the contact.  Let’s look at all the things that are happening here.

First, in this grab my Uki has his hand touching my lung meridian, at LU-01 specifically.  We are both standing in a small forward bo, or a fire stance. I now have fire and metal applied, the metal is because he is touching my LU-01, the fire from my stance and his.

I now strike Alarm Point ST-25, which is the Alarm Point for Large Intestine.  When I strike an alarm point I activate the meridian on both sides of the body, as well as Triple Warmer on both side of the body. But because I am striking ST-25 bi-laterally, I activate the Stomach Meridian bi-laterally also.! Now you should see Fire, Medal and Earth.

Next I strike LI-10 on the arm, hitting both sides of the body. Large Intestine is already activated  from the Alarm Point hit! Now I drive the energy towards me, loosening the hands and causing the knees to buckle, the head to come forward. I move up to Gall Bladder on the head for some Wood Element and then ST-05 for the KO.

What principles have I employed?

• Cycle of Destruction
• Attack along the Meridian
• Attack using Alarm Points
• Attack using the Diurnal Cycle.
• Attack with tempo
• Attack with correct body mechanics

See because all the above were employed the KO was easy to accomplish. I must also add INTENT to the list of reason for success. Without intent you will not be successful….ever!

Now please take a look at this POST and give us your opinion on the POLL at the bottom. Your voting will help determine if this course becomes a reality.

Last night I did a ‘pre-college’ which was recorded for promotional reasons. Now to me the study of pressure points goes far beyond the idea of a simple knockout. While I have done hundreds of knockouts over time, I rarely ever use them as the focus for the study.

Last night we focused on using one of the Principle of Kyusho to become effective. That principle was the Cycle of Destruction. However at the end of the class I did a very simple knockout on leg point Spleen 11 to show power of these principles. Below is that video.

If you have any questions please post them in the comment section and I will be happy to answer them as time permits. Also if you would like more information on our Pressure Point products and courses follow this link.

Here is a post for all those who are currently studying pressure point in some form or another. In this video my son Curt Mason – Master 6th Dan Hapkido, Master 4th Dan Kyusho Jitsu is showing some of our Red Belt training exercises. This video contains 5 different techniques, done repeatedly for flow. However they are laced with Pressure Point applications. Do you see them?

Feel free to leave what you see in the comments section.

If you are interesting in learning more about pressure points here are some links that will be of interest to you.

• Novice Pressure Point  Workbook
• Advanced Pressure Point Workbook
• Pressure Point Home Study Course
• Pressure Point Online Course Novice and Advanced

Great news for everyone interested in further study of the pressure point system know as Kyusho Jitsu. My advanced study eBook is NOW AVAILABLE!!

This book is intended for anyone who has completed the Novice programs, or is just interested in learning more! So what is cover in this eBook? Here are a few samples.

• Alarm Points
• Associated Alarm Points
• Advanced 24 Hour Cycle
• Advanced Cycle of Destruction
• Colour
• Sound
• Emotions
• Much, much more!

Yes this is really only the beginning, this volume is full of theories and methods to take your pressure point study to a new level. To order your copy click on the order button below! This amazing book is ONLY $49.99 in PDF format

It has taken me a while, but I am currently working on finishing my Advanced Kyusho Jitsu Workbook.  This workbook will cover materials from 1st Dan Black Belt to 3rd Dan Black Belt. It is packed with information on HOW to apply all the things you have been learning in our novice programs.

So what is in it? Here are some examples.

• Alarm Points
• Associated Alarm Points
• Advanced 24 Hour Cycle
• Energy Building – Micro Cosmic Orbit
• Advanced Cycle of Destruction
• Using Colour, Sound and Emotion
• The Quadrant Theory
• MUCH MORE!!

This book will be available within the next few weeks, and then in Spanish a few weeks after wards. My estimate is that it will ship no later then August 15th 2010. I will be accepting advanced orders very soon, at a special introductory price. Watch this blog for more information!

If you have not seen any of our pressure point books and course, please take a look at these links.

• Pressure Point Home Study
• Pressure Point Online Study
• Pressure Point Seminars
• Pressure Point Workbook Edition 3
• Pressure Point Workbook in Spanish

Bunkai is a term that pretty much every martial artist has heard, but may not actually know or understand what it’s meaning is. As defined by Wikipedia it is as follows.

Bunkai (分解^?), literally meaning “analysis”^[1] or “dis assembly”^[2], is a term used in Japanese martial arts referring to the application of fighting techniques extracted from the moves of a “form” (kata).

The masters of old always referred to  the Kata as the most important aspect of the arts. The student needed to understand this kata, and thus it was repeated for years on end. Today things are very different and often times this kata is rarely if ever disassembled and studied.  If it is, it is often times on a very superficial level.

The the pressure point art of Kyusho Jitsu this is just the opposite. When I teach this art great importance is once again placed on Kata, and the meanings of each move. Each move can and will also have different interpretation, and this interpretation is based on the attack. Recently I wrote a very controversial article on the down block and it’s interpretation or Bunk

Below is a video of 5 bunkai for the pattern Dan Gun.  These are 5 of many possible breakdowns. All are based on using pressure points. If you would like to learn more about pressure points visit our Home Study Course and Online Course website.

One of the most important principles in the art of Kyusho Jitsu or pressure point fighting is that of the Alarm Point.  Alarm Points are special points on the body that coincide directly with an organ. In acupuncture these are very important points in the healing processes. More information on this aspect of Alarm Points can be found here.

In Kyusho these are one of the most important concepts for disabling an attacker.

In this video I will give a brief background and some application and theory for one Alarm Point. If you would like to learn more about Alarm Points and their applications in pressure point study I would suggest taking advantage of our 7 Day FREE trial to our Pressure Point (Kyusho) Online Study Course.