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Vital Point Strikes: The Art & Science of Vital Target Striking by Sang H. Kim.

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Type
Paperback
ISBN
9781934903056
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Turtle Press
ISBN-10
1934903051
ISBN-13
9781934903056
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84740459

Product Key Features

Book Title
Vital Point Strikes : The Art and Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-Defense and Combat Sports
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Author
Sang H. Kim
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
40.4 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
11 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-016681
Reviews
!Not only does it show you where the vital points are on a diagram but it also offer various techniques that can be used to exploit these points. With Vital Point Strikes, Sang H Kim has put his thirty years plus experience in martial arts to good use to bring us a comprehensive resource on vital points." -- Martial Arts Unltd co.uk
Table Of Content
Introduction To Vital Points; Vital Point Theories; Fighting Fundamentals; Bodily Weapons and Techniques; Plexus Strikes; Vital Points on the Head & Neck; Vital Points on the Trunk; Vital Points on the Arm & Hand; Vital Points on the Leg & Foot; Vital Point Striking Drills; Standing Fight Applications; Ground Fight Applications; Knife Defence Applications; Gun Defence Applications; Index.
Synopsis
This is a guide to pressure point striking for the average martial artist. Sang H Kim demystifies the lore of vital point striking and shows you realistic applications of vital point strikes for self-defence and combat sports. For those new to the concept of vital points, he begins by examining the Eastern theory of acupoints, meridians and ki (qi) and the Western scientific concepts of the nervous and circulatory systems, pain threshold and pain tolerance, and the relationship between pain and fear. This synthesis of accepted Eastern and Western theories helps the reader understand what makes vital point striking work and why it can be not only useful in fighting, but deadly. Based on this introduction, you will learn about 202 vital points for use in fighting including the name, point number, location, involved nerves and blood vessels, applicable techniques, sample applications, and potential results for each point. The points are illustrated in detail on an anatomically correct human model, with English, Chinese, and Korean names as well as point numbers for easy reference. In addition to identifying the vital points, Sang H. Kim gives you detailed 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, striking directions and angles and dozens of applications for common empty hand, grappling, groundfighting, knife and gun attacks. Based on over thirty years experience in the martial arts and in-depth research, Sang H. Kim has created one of the most complete books available on the art and science of vital point striking., Vital Point Strikes is a guide to pressure point striking for the average martial artist. Sang H. Kim demystifies the lore of vital point striking and shows you realistic applications of vital point strikes for self-defense and combat sports. For those new to the concept of vital points, he begins by examining the Eastern theory of acupoints, meridians and ki (qi) and the Western scientific concepts of the nervous and circulatory systems, pain threshold and pain tolerance, and the relationship between pain and fear. This synthesis of accepted Eastern and Western theories helps the reader understand what makes vital point striking work and why it can be not only useful in fighting, but deadly. Based on this introduction, you'll learn about 202 vital points for use in fighting including the name, point number, location, involved nerves and blood vessels, applicable techniques, sample applications, and potential results for each point. The points are illustrated in detail on an anatomical, 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.
LC Classification Number
GV1101.K58 2008

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