The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points: The Science and Techniques of Pressure Point Fighting - Defend Yourself Against Pressure Point Attacks!

by Rand Cardwell, Patrick McCarthy (Foreword by)

Overview

Learn how to target the weaknesses of an attacker and effectively exploit them in order to defend yourself!

The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points explains the pressure point techniques found in the Bubishi, the ancient "Bible of Karate," and how recognizing them allows you to defend yourself against such attacks. This book closely examines these vital points and the science behind them, and the author fills a gap in general understanding of how the 36 vital points found in the Bubishi can be targeted using pressure point fighting techniques.

While much has been written about the vital points and their medicinal importance, thanks to the popularity of practices such as acupuncture, martial research on the subject has been lacking. Cardwell discusses the vital points from the perspective of an experienced martial artist—including how the body's vital points are related to the 8 extraordinary vessels and 12 meridians which circulate energy throughout the body.

Through detailed step-by-step instructions and over 96 photographs and illustrations, The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points shows how this knowledge can be employed in self-defense.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780804850247
Publisher:	Tuttle Publishing
Publication date:	03/05/2019
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,097,753
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Rand Cardwell has studied numerous disciplines for over 20 years and is an expert on the application of traditional Chinese medicine to the martial arts. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a certified instructor of Isshin-ryu Karate, Ryuku Kempo and Torite-Jutsu.

Patrick McCarthy is a 9th Dan and recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the civil fighting traditions of Okinawa. His translation of The Bubishi is considered the definitive version.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 7

Foreword 9

Introduction 11

Part I The Extraordinary Vessels

Chapter 1 The Human Battery 25

Chapter 2 The Conception Vessel 31

Chapter 3 The Governing Vessel 44

Chapter 4 The Thrusting Vessel 59

Chapter 5 The Girdle Vessel 67

Chapter 6 The Heel Vessels 73

The Yin Heel Vessel 74

The Yang Heel Vessel 78

Chapter 7 The Linking Vessels 87

The Yin Linking Vessel 89

The Yang Linking Vessel 93

Part II Laws, Theories, Concepts and Interactions

Chapter 8 The Law Of Yin/Yang 103

Chapter 9 Five Element Theory 109

Chapter 10 Elemental Body Types 117

Chapter 11 Extraordinary Vessel Interrelationships 123

Chapter 12 Body Alarm Reaction 129

Chapter 13 Primary Energetic Targets 141

Chapter 14 Sealing The Qi 159

Chapter 15 Defense 165

Part III Vital Points of the Original Bubishi

Chapter 16 The 36 Vital Points 173

Conclusion 207

Appendix 211

Bibliography 215

Point Index 217

General Index 220

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