The Different Martial Arts Styles
Martial arts styles have their own individual strengths
The different martial arts styles have drawn public attention with the current craze over the MMA competitions. Martial arts, in its broadest sense, refers to the styles and techniques of fighting. It is logical to assume that martial arts came about when man first learned to fight and realized that some methods were more effective than others. As years passed, different styles have been identified and categorized. Martial arts are either grouped by technique or by origin and encompass a wide variety, some with weapons, others without. Some martial arts styles are even attributed to individuals who developed their own special forms that have become popular.
Martial arts styles may be classified as either armed or unarmed. Blades, sticks and poles belong to the armed category with martial arts styles like eskrima, silat and kalarippayattu. A focus on a specific weapon can also result in an identifiable martial art style as in arnis (stick), kenjutsu (sword), bojutsu (staff) and kyudo (bow and arrow). Modern fencing would also fall into this category.
Where are the most damaging pressure points?
There are numerous pressure points that can cause temporary or even permanent damage. The ones in the area of the head and neck are very dangerous and should not be played with. Consult a trained martial artist, or better yet become a martial artist, to learn more about these points.
One ancient form of pressure points is taught in Kung Fu and is called dim mak, which means “press artery”. The points lie for the most part over pulse points on the body. Obvious ones are on the neck and are used by amateurs. A dim mak master is able to use more subtle pulses to the same effect, as well as energy points. – San Soo Master
If someone has to ask this question, then they are not in the hands of a master, and they should be. The specialized use of Pressure Points in fighting requires much training and care. It is an advanced art. It is not for beginners as it is too dangerous. The main Pressure Points are covered in any professional Self-defense classes, the many more subtle points are only adequately taught or practiced at a master level or near it. Pressure Point fighters are highly skilled and long trained. When you are finally ready to learn, the master who teaches such arts will guide you, without your asking, and you will experience the effects first hand, though in supreme safety. It is an art not of show, but of Feeling.
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