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Learn how to target the weaknesses of an attacker and effectively exploit them in order to defend yourself. The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points gives detailed explanations on how the pressure points of traditional Chinese medicine found in the Bubishi, the venerable Chinese "Bible of Karate," are used in attacking an opponent and how to defend yourself against such attacks. This book closely examines these vital points and the science behind them.While much has been written about the vital points and their medicinal importance, thanks to the popularity of practices such as acupuncture, martial research on the subject has been lacking. Cardwell discusses the vital points from the perspective of an experienced martial artist-including how the body's vital points are related to the 8 extraordinary vessels and the 12 main meridians which circulate energy throughout the body.Through detailed step-by-step instructions and over 140 photographs and illustrations, The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points shows how this knowledge can be employed in self-defense. Respond to an attacker by employing these ancient methods in modern, violent situations.

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Rand Cardwell has studied numerous disciplines for over 20 years and is an expert on the application of traditional Chinese medicine to the martial arts. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a certified instructor of Isshin-ryu Karate, Ryuku Kempo and Torite-Jutsu.

Patrick McCarthy is a 9th Dan and recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the civil fighting traditions of Okinawa. His translation of The Bubishi is considered the definitive version.

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Learn how to target the weaknesses of an attacker and effectively exploit them in order to defend yourself. The 3 6 Deadly Bubishi Points gives detailed explanations on how the pressure points of traditional Chinese medicine found in the Bubishi, the venerable Chinese "Bible of Karate," are used in attacking an opponent and how to defend yourself against such attacks. This book closely examines these vital points and the science behind them. While much has been written about the vital points and their medicinal importance, thanks to the popularity of practices such as acupuncture, martial research on the subject has been lacking. Cardwell discusses the vital points from the perspective of an experienced martial artist-including how the body's vital points are related to the 8 extraordinary vessels and the 12 main meridians which circulate energy throughout the body. Through detailed step-by-step instructions and over 140 photographs and illustrations, The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points shows how this knowledge can be employed in self-defense. Respond to an attacker by employing these ancient methods in modern, violent situations.

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Explains the pressure point techniques found in the Bubishi, the ancient "Bible of Karate," and how recognizing them allows you to defend yourself against such attacks. This book contains over 96 photos and illustrations and step-by-step instructions that show how to defend yourself against pressure point attacks in modern, real-world situations. Includes a foreword written by Patrick McCarthy, an authority on Okinawan fighting traditions and translator of Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat.

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