what are some good books on pressure points?

Question

i have studied them some in my karate class and even bought a couple books offline but the books i have gotten are pretty much crap with no real info...i want a book that will show how to heal as well as defend myself if need be...any good suggestions will be appreciated and also if you can give a link or site address i would appreciate that as well

Answer 1

Look up books and articles by George Dillman. He is arguably the foremost authority on them in American martial arts. Also, pick up a pressure point chart from an accupi\uncture medical supply store

Answer 2

I agree with one of the guys above, George Dillman is the man. You can get his books at Barnes and Noble or on his website.

Don't try to practice them without a good certified pressure points instructor though. They are extremely dangerous. Master Dillman even warns you of that in his books. Pressure points are real and not only hurt, they can kill you.

I was a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do when I first learned of pressure points. I thought I knew everything until I met Master Dillman. He showed me my journey had only just started.

You need someone who there who knows how to revive and counter the pressure points to avoid seriously hurting someone.

So with that said, go ahead and get one of his books and study it. You will learn how and why they work which is incredible. Just make sure you practice them right. I'm sure you don't want to hurt your sparring partner and that you don't want him or her to hurt you.

Answer 3

I agree with Bluto, but....

Essential Anatomy for Healing & Martial Arts, Marc Tedeschi is a reference for exactly what you are asking.

Answer 4

pressure points are unreliable at best in real sparring and fighting so why would you want to try to learn from a book what is unreliable at best if you learn in person.