Vital Point Strikes: The Art & Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-Defense and Combat Sports
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Discusses vital point strikes for self-defense and combat sports. This book offers information about the type of techniques that work for vital point striking including a discussion of fighting zones and ranges, plexus strikes, stance and footwork, bodily weapons, and striking directions and angles. Read more
Publisher : Turtle Press
Publication date : June 1, 2008
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 418 pages
ISBN-10 : 1934903051
ISBN-13 : 56
Item Weight : 2.26 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #216,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #219 in Martial Arts (Books) #1,293 in Exercise & Fitness (Books)
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Format: Paperback
This book caught my attention due to having begun practicing the internal exercises of Nei Gong for health reasons. The better instructional books on the subject always emphasized the importance of the meridians. The meridians I'd heard about for many years but had always considered them to be an esoteric rationale for the practice of Qi Gong or acupuncture. Gradually I came to see the relationship between pressure points and the meridians. Pressure points could be used to heal or to harm and it was the former that interested me. To me the greatest unarmed combat skill was a raised awareness enabling avoidance of situations leading to it. So studying this book began with examining the the sections on the meridians and their related pressure points. Since the author has a thorough grounding in both Western neuroscience and Asian practical applications related to the nervous system, the book brought about understanding that the meridians were not simply mystic philosophy. Already I knew that concentration and accumulation of chi was a real physical phenomenon so this book served to deepen my understanding of it in accessible terms. Deeper into the book were combat applications of this knowledge based upon the ganglia and ther effects upon parts of the body sometimes distant from their locations, The efficiency of pressure applied to various points achieving reactions in excess of force used seemed a preferable means of getting out of a fix than some brute force techniques that often did as much damage to defender as assailant. Also encountered were techniques I'd known for many years but refrained from using due to their often fatal effects. They weren't ones to be practiced while roughhousing with rowdy friends. The author wisely cautions the reader about this when presenting some of the most effective techniques. You don't (at least I don't) want to leave some oaf dead or permanently paralyzed for coarsely characterizing your mama or dietary habits. The photo illustrations often clarify the points made better than simply the text alone. The author also gives alternative solutions to the same situation stating these are simply suggestions since reality seldom sticks to the script and Murphy never sleeps. Everything read so far is strictly to the point without wasted excursions into theory and philosophy. No book can ever substitute for real life instruction from an experienced teacher but this one comes close for an autodidact residing far from urbane population centers. The information is dense packed and encyclopedic, thus reinforcing and internalizing it makes for slow reading to maximize the benefits. However, this book rates high recommendation to those interested in the subject.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019 by David Campbell
Format: Paperback
This book is much better than I had expected. First of all this is a large and thick book. I expected a regular paperback sized book with some pictures included. This is a comprehensive manual on the arts of self defense via pain and pressure centers. It includes very well done diagrams and comprehensive photos. I found that some of the attack points that I thought were safe are potentially deadly. I won't use those. I actually bought this book to find pain centers for my walking cane self defense regimen. There is much more than a list of pain and pressure points in this manual. The author explains and demonstrates through photos and descriptions how these points are used. The in depth discussion of these include points of view including the classic Chi meridians and the modern medical nervous system. This book is more in depth than I expected or require, but if you want to learn how to access these points in real life situations this is the book for you. Not a light read, but well worth the effort. This book belongs in the library of every martial artist. There is much to be learned here for all. Well worth the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2013 by arthurstone
Format: Paperback
I have just about every book imaginable on Kyusho-Jitsu/Dim-Mak/Pressure Points. And as a black belt in Shin Mae Shorin Ryu, I incorporate pressure points into everything that I do. Let me just say that I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! It is the most thorough book I have ever seen on the subject. This knowledge is that of true martial arts masters. Sang H. Kim is a great author & martial artist, but he really out did himself with this work! He obviously worked hard on this book. He clearly shows & describes the points & he also shows many excellent applications. I don't often say this, but this book is worth much more than it is being sold for! These are the secrets that the ancient masters guarded so closely. You cannot put a price on this kind of knowledge!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2008 by Neplusultra
Format: Paperback
Wow. So many vital points, so little time. Kim throws down the challenge to all hose who think they know it all on vital striking points. He can hold his own there. The problem, however, is the plethora of striking points. Many are simply in spots that require far too deft a touch than could be expected to be applied in an actual street attack--not without years of deliberate and high tempo practice. Still, the book is informative and well-packaged. It is a good reference and one of the better works on striking points out there. Ample illustrations and discussion. THIS IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS or the recreational, sport-type martial artist. It is geared more for the serious martialist...there is a difference. There are warnings throughout the book and they should be heeded. Please do not buy this book for a budding karate or kung-fu student--that would be a mistake.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2015 by Mr. Rob
Format: Kindle
I love this book and refer to it frequently. I love the quote cited by Yamamoto Tsunetomo, a samurai who created the code of honor for these warriors, promulgated in the work known as Hagakure. Tsunetomo basically said that it was unfortunate that a martial artist was sometimes only an "artist" and not a warrior, to become the latter of which is the original purpose of the arts, to be able to use them to defend, and if necessary, kill the ones looking to perpetrate evil against the innocent. This book is a necessary read for all martial artists. Sensei Joe Pagano Author Vital Point Striking with the Art of Vee Arnis Jitsu
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026 by Kindle Customer
Format: Kindle
Dr. Sang H. Kim is quite simply brilliant. All of his writing is easily understandable and backed by a huge amount of research and care. You can tell that when you read his work. This book is important to read if you are doing ANY training in martial arts. The simple reason for that is: You never want to hurt someone carelessly after you learn such things. Martial Arts are a precision based science like any other sort of science! I am no sort of expert, for every single person that is different! I am sure of that. Dr. Kim is is a brilliant author. I am happy to have read any of his work in my lifetime. Before you venture toward learning anything in martial arts. Learn the mindset first: Do not hurt anyone; life is not about hurting other people. It is about helping them where you can; it is about lending a caring hand. The open palm is always greater than the closed fist. A++ A tremendous thank you to Dr. Kim!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2012 by Jazzy Jake
Format: Paperback
Meticulous big book of Vital Point Strikes and kicks Lots of details, lots of diagrams, with some vital points I never knew I had; and I've read quite a few of vital point/dim mak info! Lethal points, paralyzing points, tactical points, pain tolerance factors, pain threshold, vital point theories, meridians, vessels, Ki theory, the nervous system, and so much more!! He goes into Pain and relexes, fear of pain,fighting fundamentals, fighting zones and ranges, strategy vs. tactics, types of fists, the 12 major plexus, vital points on the entire body! Plus Vital Point applications, drills, offense and defense on grappling, defense on a knife attack, gun defense applications, meridian charts and terms, just a wheelbarrow full of information! ALL FOR less than $20.00! GET it!!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2012 by karateguitar
Format: Paperback
Vital Point Strikes by Sang H. Kim is a thorough book on the vulnerable spots of the human body. It has sections on both Western and Eastern views on vital areas. It talks of the nervous system of Western anatomy and the body's meridians of Eastern medicine, and shows a correlation between the two. It is well illustrated with many anatomical drawings, and it has many photos illustrating striking methods and other self-defense scenarios such as disarming assailants with weapons. One should, however, be aware of the disclaimer that the techniques are not to be misused, and that it is written simply to inform. Also it has a disclaimer that there may be a few inaccuracies in it. But all in all I find it an excellent book for the studies of the martial artist of any style.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2010 by Cogitator