Vital Point Strikes

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Vital Point Strikes serves as a practical guide to pressure point striking for martial artists. Sang H. Kim clarifies the complexities of vital point striking, illustrating its applications for self-defense and combat sports. He explores the Eastern concepts of acupoints, meridians, and ki (qi), alongside Western scientific principles related to the nervous and circulatory systems, pain thresholds, and the interplay between pain and fear. This blend of Eastern and Western theories aids readers in grasping the effectiveness and potential lethality of vital point strikes. The book details 202 vital points for combat, outlining their names, point numbers, locations, involved nerves and blood vessels, applicable techniques, sample applications, and potential outcomes. Each point is illustrated on an anatomically accurate model for easy reference. Beyond identifying these vital points, Kim offers in-depth information on striking techniques, discussing fighting zones, ranges, plexus strikes, stance, footwork, bodily weapons, and various striking angles. The resource encompasses applications for empty hand, grappling, ground fighting, and responses to knife and gun threats. Drawing on over thirty years of martial arts experience and extensive research, Kim has crafted a thorough resource on the art and science of vital point striking.