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

299 Pages·2019·12.205 MB·English

by  Cardwell, Rand

36
THE
DEADLY
BUBISHI
POINTS
AUTHOR’S AND PUBLISHER’S NOTE
The techniques in this book can cause severe bodily injury and even death.
The ability to do bodily damage and to kill—and to train others in
techniques that may do so—imposes grave responsibilities. The potentially
lethal techniques in this book should never be used except for defensive
purposes in the most extreme life-and-death situations. Knowledge of these
techniques requires high levels of maturity and responsibility, and no one
who lacks such maturity should be using this book at all.
The techniques in this book should be practiced only in
consultation with a trained martial arts teacher who can provide
advice about their safe and responsible use. The physical activities
described in this book are strenuous and should not be attempted by
anyone who is not in good physical health. The author and
publisher disclaim responsibility for any harmful effects, on
yourself or others, whether intended or unintended.
THE 36
DEADLY
BUBISHI
POINTS
The Science and Techniques of Pressure
Point Fighting
RAND CARDWELL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction
PART I:

The Extraordinary Vessels
Chapter 1: THE HUMAN BATTERY
Chapter 2: THE CONCEPTION VESSEL
Chapter 3: THE GOVERNING VESSEL
Chapter 4: THE THRUSTING VESSEL
Chapter 5: THE GIRDLE VESSEL
Chapter 6: THE HEEL VESSELS
THE YIN HEEL VESSEL
THE YANG HEEL VESSEL
Chapter 7: THE LINKING VESSELS
THE YIN LINKING VESSEL
THE YANG LINKING VESSEL
PART II:

Laws, Theories, Concepts and Interactions
Chapter 8: THE LAW OF YIN/YANG
Chapter 9: FIVE ELEMENT THEORY
Chapter 10: ELEMENTAL BODY TYPES
Chapter 11: EXTRAORDINARY VESSEL INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 12: BODY ALARM REACTION
Chapter 13: PRIMARY ENERGETIC TARGETS
Chapter 14: SEALING THE QI
Chapter 15: DEFENSE
PART III:

Vital Points of the Original Bubishi
Chapter 16: THE 36 VITAL POINTS
Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Point Index
General Index
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
T
here were numerous people that assisted in making this book a reality.
Undertaking a project of this level requires not only personal commitment,
but much assistance from others to bring it into completion. I would like to
express my gratitude to everyone that helped along the way but specifically
to the following: to Patrick McCarthy for the inspiration of his work on the
historical Okinawan Bubishi and for writing the foreword for this book; we
have communicated numerous times through the last couple of decades and
I have always enjoyed his kindness and true gentlemanly manner; without
his efforts, this book would have never materialized; to Josh Jones, Chris
Seals and Randy Pressley for playing the part of the opponent in the
photographs; the numerous photography sessions and various unforeseen
issues such things as positioning and lighting (and a few thumps) were all
completed in a fun manner; to the photographer, Amanda Jones, who had to
bear with me as we captured the correct angles, and for her help editing the
photographs; and to Robert Goforth, my editor, for his guidance on making
this book truly something special.