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The Points These photographs illustrate some of the more common dim mak points. For more information on the location of these points or their medical effects go to dim mak online. For a complete list of resources on dim mak and the dim mak points click here.

These points are shown for educational purposes only and one should refrain from attacking them.

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Dr Michael Kelly Michael Kelly, D.O., attended Rutgers University where he received a degree in biology, graduated magna cum laude, and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Kelly received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Kelly completed an internal medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System's prestigious Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kelly's sports medicine practice involves the medical care of professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. Dr. Kelly is a professional ringside physician appointed by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board. He is a ringside physician for professional boxing and professional mixed martial arts. Dr. Kelly is the Team Physician for a number of New Jersey high schools and colleges. Dr. Kelly is board certified in Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Ringside Medicine. Dr. Kelly has been published in numerous medical journals. He has authored two books: Death Touch: The Science Behind the Legend of Dim Mak and The Dim Mak Medical Guide. He is currently completing his third book on http://www.dimmak.net/dr_michael_kelly.htm (1 of 2)1/20/2008 9:56:51 AM

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combat sports medicine. Dr. Kelly has been involved with the martial arts since a child. During high school, he was involved in competitive wrestling and achieved over 100 career victories. He currently holds a high ranking black belt and has been inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the Outstanding Man of The Year. Dr. Kelly has been training in Okinawan Shorin Ryu karate for over 23 years and has had multiple victories in both forms and sparring competitions. He currently holds a black belt and was recently inducted into the Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the Outstanding Man of The Year in the Martial Arts, and was awarded an eighth degree black belt. Dr. Kelly has studied Aikido, Tang Soo Do, and shiatsu. Next page: Osteopathic Medicine Previous Page

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Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic medicine was developed over 100 years ago by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, MD. During that time, medicine was still quite barbaric and Dr. Still become despondent over his medical training when he lost three of his children to meningitis. Consequently, he spent a great deal of time researching and developed a new approach to medicine that included exercise, nutrition, and spinal manipulation. He called his new system of healing osteopathic medicine. Today, osteopathic medicine has evolved into a unique form of medical care. One can tell if their doctor practices osteopathic medicine by their medical degree. An osteopathic physician has a DO degree, which stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine. An allopathic physician will have an MD degree, which stands for doctor of medicine. Many people have seen the DO degree at their doctor's office or in the hospital but still do not know the difference between the DO and the MD. Although they both have similar medical training, there are distinct differences between the two types of physicians. Like an MD, a DO has to complete four years of college, take the medical college admission test, attend four years of medical school and then complete a residency program in a particular medical specialty. A DO is a medical doctor just like an MD, but with extra training in osteopathic medicine. Included within this extra training is osteopathic manipulative medicine. This is a form of manual medicine that attempts to balance the body through the musculoskeletal system. In addition, the osteopathic physician is taught a different philosophy of medicine. Osteopathic medicine considers the human body to be an integrated unit and the prevention of illness is as important as the treatment of illness. Like an MD, a DO is a licensed medial doctor and can perform surgery, prescribe medications, and specialize in any field. The difference between the two is the extra training that the DO receives in osteopathic medicine and their approach to the patient. There is nothing an MD can do that a DO can not. However, the http://www.dimmak.net/osteopathic_medicine.htm (1 of 2)1/20/2008 9:57:14 AM

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DO can treat the patient with osteopathic medicine in addition to standard medical treatments. The MD can only use standard medical treatments. Because many osteopathic physicians use spinal manipulation when treating their patients, many have assumed that they were similar to chiropractors. This is certainly not the case. A chiropractor is not a licensed medical doctor. A chiropractor is only licensed to perform spinal manipulation. An osteopathic physician is a licensed medical doctor who is trained in all forms of modern medical treatments including medications and surgery. Their training in manipulations is in addition to their standard medical training. In other words, an osteopathic physician is a medical doctor who can also manipulate the musculoskeletal system. Previous Page Back to home

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Ancient Dim Mak Theories

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Ancient Dim Mak Theories According to the ancient theories of acupuncture, the body has a circulating life force (chi or ki) that travels through invisible channels called meridians. According to this theory, all diseases are the result of disruptions in the flow of one's life force or chi. Acupuncture points are located on the meridians and represent areas where the flow of energy can be altered. There are multiple methods of manipulating the acupuncture points including finger pressure, burning herbs, and inserting needles. The acupuncturist inserts needles into different points depending on the illness or complaint. Dim mak evolved from this theory and different points are attacked to cause different effects. According to the ancient theory behind dim mak, attacking the points disrupts the flow of energy, which results in illness or death. There is no questioning the effectiveness of dim mak. Anyone who has ever been struck hard on a dim mak point or witnessed a pressure point knockout can attest to dim mak's effectiveness. However, there are many who question the ancient explanation of dim mak's effects. Although the previously mentioned theory has been in existence for centuries, modern medical science can provide a new scientific explanation for dim mak's effects. Almost all of the points are located in areas where the one can attack a vulnerable portion of a nerve. In fact, many of the points can be linked neurologically to the internal organs that they are believed to affect. Consequently, attacking the nervous system can disrupt many of the body's functions resulting in illness or death. This new medical explanation of dim mak can be found in Dr. Kelly's new book. Next Page: Dim Mak Points Previous Page

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The Science Behind Dim Mak death touch Includes dim mak history, theories,... medical science behind dim mak, kyusho, pressure points, and vital points

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Dim mak (death touch) is an ancient martial art that consists of striking certain points on the body to cause illness or death. The points are usually called dim mak points, but they are also referred to as vital points and pressure points. The majority of these points correspond to the same locations as acupuncture points. Dim mak is an extremely dangerous martial art, which can cause a great deal of damage to the human body. The effects of attacking the dim mak points include knockout, death, and a delayed death. Many have seen videotapes and seminars where a subject looses consciousness after being struck on certain points. Although this is a very dramatic demonstration method, it could have dangerous consequences. Many believe that dim mak was created centuries ago by the same man who is believed to have developed the original tai chi form. Some have postulated that this form contained the founder's methods of attacking the most dangerous dim mak points. According to legend, this knowledge spread rapidly and influenced the development of many Chinese martial arts. These martial arts then influenced the ancient Okinawan martial art called karate. It is believed by many that the traditional katas of the Okinawan martial arts also contain the secrets of striking the dim mak points. This is interesting because Okinawan karate has had a major http://www.dimmak.net/index.asp (1 of 3)1/20/2008 9:58:17 AM

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impact on the martial arts of Korea and Japan. Thus, it is conceivable that the traditional katas of these other martial arts could also contain the secrets of dim mak. In the past, this knowledge was only taught to the most advanced and trusted students. As the martial arts spread around the world, the knowledge of dim mak (pressure point fighting) remained in seclusion. Thus, the true nature of many martial arts remained shrouded in secrecy. Recently this tradition of secrecy has been broken and there are martial arts masters who teach the methods of attacking the points to the public. This information is now available at seminars, in books, and on videotapes. Although this has had a positive effect on the martial arts, it does raise the issue of safety. In most instances, dim mak is explained and taught using ancient theories based on acupuncture. Although this has been the tradition for many years, it has led to a great deal of skepticism and confusion. Because of this, many have disregarded the warnings about dim mak and started to experiment with the points. This practice could have tragic consequences. If the dangerous effects of dim mak could be explained scientifically, the warnings about the points might have more credibility. There is a definite need for a reference on dim mak that is based on modern medical science. Dr. Michael Kelly has spent years studying the medical effects of dim mak and has found a great deal of medical research that provides evidence of dim mak's lethal effects. He has compiled all of his research into a new book, which explains the effects of dim mak on the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Topics such as the delayed death touch, knockouts, and attacking the internal organs are explained in detail using modern medical science. The book has been written in a format that will assist one in finding the dim mak applications contained within the traditional forms of many styles. The initial chapter starts off with a brief introduction to the history of dim mak, and then goes on to explain the essential elements of neuroscience needed to understand the remaining chapters. Dr. Kelly then takes his reader through a comprehensive explanation of the relationship between dim mak and medical science. Included are separate chapters on knockouts, attacking the internal organs, and dim mak's effects on the heart. The last couple of chapters explain http://www.dimmak.net/index.asp (2 of 3)1/20/2008 9:58:17 AM

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the medical science behind the revival techniques and attempt to tie all the information together so that the reader can start to find the dim mak applications contained within their own style. This book is a must have for all serious students of the martial arts and anyone with an interest in the diabolical art of dim mak. The book is titled, Death Touch: The Science Behind the legend of Dim Mak and is now available. Next Page: Ancient theories behind dim mak. Email may be sent to [email protected]

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The Points GB 14 CV 14

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The gall bladder 14 points lie just above the eyebrow in the middle of the forehead in line with the pupil when the opponent is

The GB 14 Point

The gall bladder 14 point is located just above the eyebrow in line with the pupil when the opponent is looking straight. This point lies directly on top of the supraorbital nerve. The supraorbital nerve is actually part of the trigeminal nerve and can cause profound stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Pain in this nerve has been linked to both fainting and cardiac arrest. Thus, this point can be attacked to cause a knockout or to indirectly attack the heart through the parasympathetic nervous system. click here for video clip

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The TW 23 Point

The triple warmer 23 point lies just outside the eyebrow. This point is located on a branch of the facial nerve and can be used to cause a loss of consciousness or increased parasympathetic effects on the heart. The facial nerve has direct connections to the vagus and trigeminal nerves, which have been linked to cardiac arrest when stimulated. Thus, stimulation of the triple warmer 23 point can stimulate the trigeminal and vagus nerves leading to syncope (fainting) or cardiac arrest in a susceptible individual. Click here to see video clip of tw23

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The TW 17 Point

The triple warmer 17 point lies just behind the mandible in the hollow spot under the ear. This point is located directly over the root of the seventh cranial nerve (facial nerve) Striking this point can cause a loss of consciousness or increased parasympathetic effects on the heart. In addition, the facial nerve has direct connections to the vagus and trigeminal nerves, which have been linked to cardiac arrest when stimulated. Thus, stimulation of the triple warmer 17 point can stimulate the trigeminal and vagus nerves leading to syncope (fainting) or cardiac arrest in a susceptible individual. Furthermore, blows to this area have been associated traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhages and instant death. There are numerous autopsies that have a bruise in this area and traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhages. The mechanism is believed to involve rotation of the head in combination with translation of the C2 vertebrate because part of this vertebrate is accessible under this point.

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The Stomach 18 Point The stomach 18 point is located on the fifth intercostal nerve. Attacking this point can adversely affect the heart because the fifth intercostal nerve connects to the cardiac sympathetic nerves in the spinal cord. Thus, stimulation of this point can increase the sympathetic stimulation of the heart. In a susceptible individual this can lead to abnormal heart rhythms or a heart attack. In addition, the left stomach 18 point lies directly over an area of the chest where blunt trauma is associated with sudden cardiac death. This phenomenon is called commotio cordis and is well documented in the medical literature.

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Conception Vessel 14

The CV14 point is located inferior to the sternum. This point lies over a nerve plexus and ganglion called the celiac plexus, which are neurologically connected to the sympathetic nerves of the stomach, intestines, gall bladder, liver, and spleen. Because of this, striking this point can simulate pain in any of these internal organs if used in combination with other points that affect the same internal organ. When this point is struck by itself, it can cause a dull visceral type of pain that the body senses as damage to the internal organs. The body then reflexively contracts the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to protect the internal organs. The end result is that the individual feels like they cannot breathe. (they feel like the wind was knocked out of them). Additionally, because this point also has a neurological connection to the T5 level of the spinal cord, striking this point can also affect the heart.

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The ST 9 Point

The ST 9 Point The stomach 9 point is located directly over the carotid sinus, and the bifurcation of the carotid arteries. Over stimulation of the carotid sinus is associated with both cardiac arrest and vasovagal fainting. Thus, attacking this point can stimulate the carotid sinus leading to a knockout or cardiac arrest. In addition, the carotid artery bifurcation is where the greatest buildup of artherosclerotic plaque occurs. Because of this, striking this area can cause a piece of plaque to break off and travel to the brain resulting in a stroke. Furthermore, blunt trauma to this area has been extensively discussed in the medical literature and there are many cases of blunt trauma causing a stroke, neurological deficits, and/or death. Interestingly, these effects can be instant or delayed. In fact, up to 80% of blunt carotid artery trauma results in delayed neurological impairment. The scary part is that these effects can occur up to ten years later.

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The GB 5 Point The gall bladder 5 point is located on the side of the head directly over an area where three skull bones fuse. This junction is called the pterion and it is one of the weakest areas of the skull. A strong blow to this area can cause intracranial bleeding because one of the major cerebral arteries lies just under this point. Although this is one of the weakest areas of the skull, a fracture is not necessary to produce an intracranial bleed. Although most case reports involving blunt trauma to this area are associated with intracranial bleeding and skull fractures, there are a number of cases where intracranial bleeding occurred without a skull fracture. Click here to see GB 5 video clip.

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Liver Points

Liver Points These dim mak points lie directly over vulnerable portions of the liver and enable one to directly attack the liver.

When the liver is shown, one can see how these dim mak points lie directly over the liver.

When the rib cage is shown, it becomes clear that the liver is actually well protected. Thus, the only way to attack the liver is to strike the areas unprotected by the rib cage. The bottom and middle points are attacked up and under the rib cage. The top point is struck in and to the left. The liver is an internal organ that can be easily damaged by attacking certain dim mak points. Unless it is repaired surgically, severe liver damage is usually fatal. In addition, because the liver is encapsulated by a membranous sheath, a strong blow to the liver can cause a subcapsular liver laceration that slowly bleeds under the capsule. Eventually, the bleeding causes the surrounding capsule to burst and the victim bleeds to death because of massive internal hemorrhaging. This type of injury is well described and documented in the medical literature and is known as delayed liver rupture. Thus, this type of injury might be related to the delayed death touch legend. http://www.dimmak.net/dimmakonline/liver_points.asp (1 of 2)1/20/2008 10:03:18 AM

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Interestingly, studies of blunt liver damage have shown that the impact velocity is the most important variable when it comes to liver rupture or laceration. In addition, the area and angle of attack are important because they can cause different types of liver injuries.

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The ST 9 Point

The ST 10 Point The stomach 10 point is located directly over part of the carotid artery and a branch of the vagus nerve. Striking this area can cause increased parasympathetic stimulation of the heart via vagus nerve stimulation. In a susceptible individual, this can lead to a loss of consciousness at the very least and cardiac arrest at the very worst. Striking this point can also cause damage to the carotid artery leading to a stroke. There are multiple case reports where blunt trauma to this area resulted in carotid artery damage and neurological deficits. This point is especially effective when combined with the stomach 9 point. However, this combination is more likely to cause serious carotid artery damage leading to stroke and/or death.

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Autonomic Heart Points

These three points are located directly over the heart and correlate with the most common location of bruises when commotio cordis occurs. Commotio cordis is translated from Latin to mean heart concussion. It is usually caused by a relatively low energy blow to the chest directly over the heart silhouette. Commotio cordis is almost always fatal, even when CPR is initiated by trained bystanders including physicians. Recent medical science has elucidated the mechanism behind this mystery and has found that it is related to the location of impact, the force of impact, and the timing of the cardiac cycle. This phenomenon has been reported to occur during baseball games, hockey games, and assaults. It is interesting that lethal dim mak points directly correlate with bruises found on the victims of commotio cordis. These points have been named the autonomic heart points because they can be set up to cause different effects by both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Check back for the upcoming article on commotio cordis.

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The ST 12 Point The stomach 12 point is located directly over the supraclavicular nerves and the ansa cervacalis, which has neurological connections to the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves. This point can be used in a manner similar to the stomach 11 point to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system or to exploit the withdrawal reflex during grappling maneuvers.

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Direct Sympathetic Heart Points

Direct Sympathetic Heart Points The bladder 11-15 points are extremely dangerous dim mak points because they can directly affect the heart. These points are located over the first five dorsal nerve roots, which are directly connected to the sympathetic nerves of the heart. Thus, attacking these points can stimulate the dorsal nerve roots and increase in the sympathetic stimulation of the heart. This is dangerous because increased sympathetic stimulation of the heart can cause ventricular fibrillation (fatal heart rhythm) or myocardial infarction (heart attack).

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The BL10 Point

The bladder 10 point is located on the back of the neck where the trapezius muscle attaches to the base of the skull. The lesser occipital nerve is located directly under this point. Pain in the occipital nerves is associated with autonomic failure and syncope. (ie fainting) Thus, striking this nerve can cause a loss of consciousness. In addition, this nerve has a direct communication with the C2 nerve root as well as the spinal accessory and glossopharnygeal nerves which can cause increased parasympathetic stimulation of the heart. In one documented case, an accidental blow to this area resulted in sudden death. At autopsy, there were no findings, just a bruise in this area and the cause of death was deemed autonomic failure and vagal arrest.

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Stomach 11

The Stomach 11 point is located in the cavity just lateral to the jugular notch between the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the clavicle. Pressing in on this point can stimulate a branch of the vagus nerve and the supraclavicular nerves leading to increased parasympathetic stimulation of the heart. Thus, this point is useful when pressed prior to striking the cranial nerves. This point is also very useful during grappling maneuvers and can be pressed to cause a profound withdrawal reflex. This point should be stimulated in a downward direction.

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Q&A This section will continue to be updated as new questions arise in other sections. Q: Dear Dr. Kelly, Is it true that by hitting someone in a .15 millisecond period can cause their heart to stop and the person to die? When has this happened? A: Yes it is true that striking the chest can cause cardiac arrest. This has been documented in medical literature for over 120 years. This phenomenon is called commotio cordis and it is discussed in great detail in my ebook, The Dim Mak Medical Guide as well as my book, Death Touch The Science Behind the Legend of Dim Mak. In addition, there is a good online article concerning this phenomenon at http://martialarts. about.com/library/weekly/aa033102a.htm. Although the answer is complex, I will give you a brief explanation. Commotio cordis can occur with a relatively mild chest blow if a certain location is attacked during a specific period of the cardiac cycle. The oftenquoted .15 ms is not quite accurate because if the blow occurs during another specific period, a different type of cardiac arrest can occur. It is just not ventricular fibrillation. In addition, the timing of this vulnerable period can be altered by using dim mak points to manipulate the autonomic nervous system. The actual mechanism is believed to involve mechano-electric feedback and disruption of Na channels. Q: Dear Dr. Kelly, I would be very interested to hear any thoughts you might have about "Iron Shirt" or "Golden Bell Cover" training A: Here are my off the cuff thoughts on iron shirt training. First, most of the dim mak points work by causing pain in the nervous system. Interestingly, the body has a built in mechanism for blocking pain. Medical science has found that stimulating certain areas of spinal cord can actually block the perception of pain. In fact, these pathways are sometimes artificially stimulated to help patients with chronic pain. Not surprisingly, there are many individuals who have learned to consciously block pain by activating these descending spinal pathways. The neurology of this complex but in a nutshell, the body has a mechanism which can be controlled consciously to block pain, which I think is intimately involved in iron shirt training. I actually discuss this extensively in my book. In addition, many pressure point knockouts are actually vasovagal syncopal episodes (fainting due to a sudden drop in blood pressure and cerebral vasoconstriction). Once again the neurology is complex but put very simply, these points stimulate an area of the brain called the nucleus tractus solitarii, which then causes a sudden drop in blood pressure and syncope (fainting). It is well known that emotions or fear can also cause http://www.dimmak.net/dimmakonline/q&a.asp (1 of 7)1/20/2008 10:08:36 AM

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this type of fainting. Interestingly, this phenomenon works through the same area of the brain: the nucleus tractus solitarii. Thus, these psychologically induced fainting episodes can be explained by the fact that the cortex (the conscious thinking part of the brain) is directly connected to, and can stimulate, the nucleus tractus solitarii. This connection also explains why some people can consciously block a pressure point knockout. However, this only works if the person can anticipate when and where they will be struck. The third concept that comes to mind involves research concerning the body's ability to absorb impacts. Medical science has found that muscle contraction can actually decrease the trauma from a blunt impact and thereby decrease the likelihood of injury. As many martial artists intuitively know, tightening up just before receiving a blow substantially increases ones ability to absorb an impact. The reason why I mention this is because in the photos on the web page in question, the individuals were obviously contracting muscles at the point of impact. Even the strikes to the throat show very strong contraction of the platysma, sterncleidomastoid, and strap muscles. Thus, I believe that iron shirt training involves learning to use the body's built in pain blocking mechanism, learning to consciously block the effects of nucleus tractus solitarii stimulation, and training the musculoskeletal system to contract just before impact. Q: Dear Dr Kelly, When you a strike a pressure point, there is bound to be some rupture or clot on the nerve fibers/ blood vessel etc., leading to unconsciousness state. Though you revive the person, many doctors state that the long-term effects are not known. What is your comment? A: Hello, It is good to hear from you. It really depends on what point was struck. Some of the points affect blood vessels and nerves, other points affect just nerves. If the point affected a blood vessel, a strike could tear the intima of the vessel leading to artherosclerosis or clot formation. If the clot migrated in the blood stream it would then become an embolus which could lead to severe injuries. As for the long-term effects of repeatedly striking the exposed portions of the nerves, there is little medical research on this as this is not a common occurrence for most people. Q: Dr Kelly, Do you see a role in concussion of the medulla oblongata (counter coup) in knockouts? For example, Jokl theorized that the chin knockout and the knockout to the GB 20s were from the energy being transferred through the skull and causing the brain stem to rebound in the skull (This also can explain arm knockouts made popular by Dillman and Oyata). Is his stuff outdated? It seems in your book that you are suggesting (from cursory reading) knockout from the chin and GB 20s more from attacking the cranial nerves and that stimulating the brain.

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A: Any strong blow to the head can cause a concussion and/or coup/counter coup injury. Just like medical science has come a long way since the Qing dynasty, it has also come a long way since the 1940's. Pain in the trigeminal, vagus, facial, glossopharyngeal, carotid sinus, and the occipital nerves has been found to cause vasovagal syncope (i.e. fainting). This is a much more plausible explanation because many of the knockouts using dim mak/ pressure points do not involve enough force to injure the medulla oblongata or are too far away from the medulla oblongata. Q: Dr. Kelly, you state that striking the points is dangerous and that one should never play around with them but then you show knockouts on your site. This seems like a contradiction. A: The techniques illustrated on the clips are not full knockouts. I only demonstrate them to answer the critics who claim that only the individuals who are unable to cause the knockouts call them dangerous. I wish it were different, but there are too many people showing KO clips and recklessly striking the points. Consequently, there are many martial artists who think that only those who can perform pressure point knockouts know what they are talking about. Q: What style of martial art is Dim Mak? A: Dim mak is not a separate martial art but rather a component of many different martial arts. Q: Where does Dim Mak come from? A: To understand this, one needs to know a little about the history of dim mak. According to legend, dim mak originated with a man named Zhang Sanfeng who was both a martial artist and an acupuncturist. Zhang Sanfeng developed a system of attacking the points after researching the points that were deemed too dangerous to use in acupuncture. Folklore has it that he practiced and experimented on prisoners in order to find the most effective points and combinations. He then combined his most effective techniques into a set of movements, which later became known as Tai Chi, which is believed by some to have influenced many different styles of martial arts. Additionally, some believe that Zhang Sanfeng was actually a student of a man named Feng Yiyuan. Ancient acupuncturists had a martial art that consisted of striking certain points that were found to be dangerous when they were needled. These points were named the forbidden points and the ancient acupuncturists would strike these points with fans and needles as a means of self defense. In another theory on dim mak's origin, Feng Yiyuan is believed to have created a martial art that concentrated on attacking thirty-six of the forbidden acupuncture points. Feng Yiyuan's students increased the http://www.dimmak.net/dimmakonline/q&a.asp (3 of 7)1/20/2008 10:08:36 AM

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number of points to seventy-two and later, to one-hundred-eight. Yiyuan's system is believed to have migrated to the Southern Shaolin Temple where it became integrated into many different martial arts. This theory explains why so many of the traditional martial arts have a component of dim mak. Q: So what is the link between dim mak and karate? The answer to this question can be found in an ancient manuscript called the Bubishi. This ancient text is considered to be the oldest known document on Okinawan karate. Many of the most famous karate masters including Funakoshi, Miyagi, Itosu, and Chibana, had hand written copies of this text. The Bubishi is filled with references to dim mak and the points. There are even sections on the delayed death touch and the seven forbidden points. Many believe that the dim mak techniques discussed in the Bubishi are actually hidden in the traditional Okinawan katas. Thus, the Bubishi contains the hidden link between dim mak and modern karate. Given the fact that karate migrated from Okinawa to Japan, it is clear that this includes both Okinawan and Japanese Karate. Q: How can I learn Dim Mak? A: The real key to learning dim mak is to find the dim mak techniques hidden within the traditional martial arts. However, this can be difficult because many of the original katas have been modified. For example, Funakoshi changed some of the Okinawan karate katas when he introduced them to Japan. In his books, he states that he did this to make the katas easier for the Japanese to learn. Perhaps this was also done to encrypt the secrets of kata. Unfortunately, many of his changes blunt the dim mak applications of kata or make them harder to find. Funakoshi even states in his books that his kata changes were not for combat, but for aesthetics. Additionally, Funakoshi did not teach the dim mak applications of the katas. Anku Itosu was another Okinawan master who created a simpler form of Okinawan karate. He made variations in the katas so that they could be safely taught to school children. This modified version then developed into one of the most popular karate styles in Okinawa. Fortunately, these changes were minor and mostly involved alterations in the striking hand to make it difficult for children to hit the points. It is my belief that the Okinawan Shorin Ryu katas contain many of the original dim mak techniques. In addition, Erle Montaigue teaches the original dim mak version of tai chi. Thus, as a starting point, one can study one of the traditional Okinawan karate styles or kung fu styles like tai chi from a teacher who knows the dim mak applications. The problem is finding instructors who really know the dim mak that is contained within their system. Q: What is your background in the martial arts (styles and teachers)?

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A: I started my martial arts training at the age of 6 when I enrolled in Koeikan karate classes. Then during high school, I became totally engrossed in scholastic wrestling. At the age of 17, I resumed my karate training but this time it was in Okinawin Shorin Ryu, which I have been training in for over 17 years. I received my shodan in 1987 and nidan in 1988. I have also studied Aikido and Tang Soo Do. Q: If your background is in Karate, why do you talk about the medical science behind dim mak instead of kyushojitsu? A: I guess most people are more comfortable using the term kyushojitsu for the use of pressure points in the karate styles. However, I prefer to use dim mak for the following reasons. First, in the Bubishi, which is an old karate text passed from teacher to student in Okinawa for hundreds of years, attacking the points is referred to as dim mak. Second, I believe that attacking the points in Okinawan karate stems from dim mak because karate was influenced by the Chinese martial arts. Third, I believe the terms dim mak and and kyushojitsu are just different names for the same thing because both refer to methods of attacking the points. I use the term dim mak as a sort of traditionalist to give credit to the original version of the art. Does it really matter what we call the methods of attacking the points? Q: So how did you learn dim mak and come to write a book about it? A: Just after I earned my shodan, I came across a book that really peaked my interest in the subject. The book was called Pressure Points for Karate, Jujitsu, and Atemi Waza by Bruce Tegner. This book really impressed me because it gave a somewhat modern explanation of pressure points and dim mak. Additionally, in my quest for knowledge, I trained in shiatsu, which helped tremendously. In my early experiments, I found attacking the points to be very effective, but I was using the points in a very simplistic manner. After a short period of time, Dillman came out with his pressure point teachings. I attended his seminars and purchased a number of his videos. I found his teachings very useful and my pressure point studies were taken to a whole new level. However, I continued my search for more information. I studied everything that I could find on pressure points and came across Erle Montaigue's books and videos. I was very impressed by Erle because he seemed to be teaching the points for the benefit of the martial arts and not for commercial reasons. His teachings seemed to fill many of the voids in my knowledge. My training and skills continued to progress and I became much more comfortable with using the points. During this time period, I also earned a degree in biology, which seemed to point my pressure point studies in a more scientific direction. By the time I started medical school, I had developed an extensive library of books and videos and was trying to learn all I could from any source. To my surprise, I found that many of my medical school courses, especially gross anatomy, osteopathic medicine, and human physiology, provided insight into possible medical explanations for dim mak. Subsequently, all of my spare time during medical school was spent researching dim mak, the points, and medical science. By the time I reached my fourth year, I had accumulated a great deal of medical research, which allowed me to find more effective ways to combine and use the points as well as modern medical explanations for their effects. I realized that that there was http://www.dimmak.net/dimmakonline/q&a.asp (5 of 7)1/20/2008 10:08:36 AM

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Striking the CV 14 Point Striking the CV 14 point can cause increased parasympathetic stimulation leading to knockout or cardiac arrest, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles leading to breathing difficulty, and damage to the left lobe of the liver, the pancreas, and the lower portion of the stomach. Sudden stimulation of the celiac plexus, which is located under the CV 14 point, can cause severe pain that the brain interprets as coming from the internal organs. The result is a sudden spasm of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles, which cause a person to feel like they cannot breathe. Because the left lobe of the liver, the pancreas, and part of the stomach are located under the CV14 point, they can be directly damaged by a very forceful blow to this point. When these organs are damaged, the pain is sensed by sympathetic nerves that are connected to a relay area called the celiac plexus. The pain is then transmitted to the spinal cord and brain. Thus, when the celiac plexus is directly stimulated by a blow to this area, it can cause intense pain that mimics damage to the pancreas, left lobe of liver, or the lower part of the stomach. Thus, the neurological connections of the celiac plexus explain why direct stimulation of the CV14 point can fool the brain into thinking that the internal organs are being damaged. Blows to the CV 14 point have also been associated with sudden death. This can be explained by the fact that severe pain in the abdominal organs can cause vasovagal syncope (fainting caused by low blood pressure secondary to a low heart rate and dilated blood vessels). When the celiac plexus is struck with sufficient force, the simulated pain in the abdominal organs can cause profound stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system via the vagus nerve and cause cardiac arrest. This sort of sudden death has been reported to occur during accidents, assaults, and even martial arts practice. Less intense stimulation can cause a dull, poorly defined pain, difficulty breathing, and/or a knockout (vasovagal syncope). Although many have experienced the severe pain and breathing difficulty http://www.dimmak.net/dimmakonline/cv14strike.asp (1 of 3)1/20/2008 10:15:52 AM

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associated with an unintentional blow to this area, many have also noticed that a deliberate strike often has little effect. This is explained by the fact that the celiac plexus is located beneath the left lobe of the liver, the pancreas, and part of the stomach, which can partially cushion a blow and the abdominal muscles, which can absorb the impact of a blow when contracted. When a blow to this area occurs by surprise, the force is directly transmitted to the celiac plexus because the abdominal muscles are relaxed. However, when a blow is delivered to a well conditioned individual who is expecting it, the abdominal muscles tighten and protect the internal organs. The blow may still hurt but it will not have the same effect. Because of the anatomy of this area, an impulse type of blow can be very effective at stimulating the celiac plexus. The liver and pancreas have a large fluid content, which can transmit a wave of force. Since the relatively hard spine is located behind the celiac plexus, the force is concentrated on the celiac plexus. The final effect is like a wave hitting a rock. Thus, a quick snapping type of blow can cause a impulse wave to travel through the liver and pancreas and stimulate the celiac plexus. Interestingly, when the abdominal muscles are contracted, they actually facilitate this effect. The rigid abdominal muscles transmit the impulse wave like a tightened guitar string transmits a sound wave. This concept and the other vibrating palm targets will be further explained in an upcoming ebook on vibrating palm techniques and targets.

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Self-Defense Tips Michael Kelly, DO Prevention is the most effective self-defense. Don't ever say," I never thought it would happen to me."

General Precautions -Avoid unnecessary exposure to potentially dangerous situations i.e. woman walking by herself late at night in an urban area (central park jogger) -Avoid high crime areas at night -Use common sense

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-Speech can change from quiet to loud or from loud to soft -Attackers usually start to speak faster just before an attack -Sometimes a sudden slowing of speech can signal an assault -Be especially careful if an aggressor suddenly stops speaking

Diffusing a volatile situation Matching voice patterns- Very effective tool but usually requires training in neurolinquistics. Basically, the aggressor's speech is mimicked with the same tone, rate, and emotion. However, the response must be one of agreement. This approach can establish instant rapport and diffuse the situation. However, one should avoid being argumentative with aggressor because this approach with an argument will most likely precipitate an attack. Distance- Probably the least understood component of self-defense. -Always maintain a two-step distance from aggressor. -Keep objects in between yourself and the aggressor Angles- One of the most effective methods of avoiding injury. -Avoid straight line with aggressor. Always stay at an angle. -Try to stay offset from the attacker's strong side. -Most untrained attackers will step forward with their weaker side to generate more force with their strong hand. (if they step with the left foot forward, usually the right hand will strike and vice http://www.dimmak.net/dimmakonline/seldefensetips.asp (2 of 3)1/20/2008 10:16:10 AM

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versa) -Thus, if the opponent is stepping with the left foot, try to stay at an angle to the attacker's left. -Studies have shown that most assault injuries occur on the left side of the face. Expect to be attacked with the right hand unless you notice that the victim is mostly using his left hand while talking or is stepping forward with his right foot.

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At about 11pm while walking out of a local pub in NYC, Gene and his friends heard a loud crash and the sickening sound of crushed steel. A crowd quickly gathered around the scene of the accident to see what had happened. No one seemed to notice the young thug approaching with three of his friends. The young thug had a shaved head, earrings in multiple sites, and a bad attitude. His three friends were of the same look and mindset. Everyone thought the thug was involved in the accident because he walked up to the driver of the mutilated taxi and started to yell at him. The driver of the taxi was a small, feeble, old man approximately 5'2'' and 130lbs. His small-framed, circular glasses covered most of his aged face, but he appeared to be in his 60's. He looked especially weak when he began to tremble in front of the yelling thug. In contrast, the young thug was about 20 years old, muscular, and stood about 5'10''. Everyone thought the thug was just yelling about the accident. Then for some unknown reason, the young thug spit in the old man's face. This was followed by http://www.dimmak.net/articles.htm (1 of 3)1/20/2008 10:16:25 AM

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an earth shattering punch that shattered the old man's glasses and knocked him back against the taxi. The broken glass pierced the old man's thin skin and left a trail of blood. The force of the blow caused the old man to tumble back against the taxi and then down to the cold, hard pavement. The young thug then aggressively walked up to finish the old man off. Fortunately, there was an experienced martial artist nearby who observed this sequence of events and decided to intervene. The young thug's misguided aggression was suddenly diverted when the martial artist ran up and placed himself in front of the old man. At this point, the young, cocky, derelict attempted to strike the marital artist but his blow was easily parried. The marital artist then moved in and grabbed the thug by the arm and shoulder. This was quickly followed by a violent hip throw to the ground. The marital artist then placed the thug's arm in a joint lock and struck the gall bladder 20 point at the base of the thug's skull. This combination quickly ended the altercation. The police were on their way and sirens could be heard in the distance when the thug regained full consciousness. He made a feeble attempt to act aggressive, but the glaring stare of the martial artist was enough to make him plead, "please don't hit me again, sir." Then suddenly, the young thug's friends moved in to attack the martial artist. Once again the glaring stare was enough to stop them in their tracks. When the martial artist stepped towards them, the young thug and his friends ran away. It became apparent at this point that the attack on the old man had nothing to do with the accident because the thug did not have a car. It was a malicious, unprovoked assault. The martial artist walked over to the injured old man and helped him to his feet. When he wiped the blood out of the old man's eyes, he noticed that they were still filled with fear. By this time an ambulance had arrived and when the old man was laid down on the stretcher, he looked up and thanked the martial artist. Then as the martial artist walked away, the crowd then began to clap. The martial artist then walked home and called his brother, me. This story illustrates many important components of the martial arts. We train for self defense and to protect human life. Not to destroy it. This story is the epitome of using the martial arts to defend human life. In this story, Gene only used his skills to protect the old man. He was not concerned about glory or http://www.dimmak.net/articles.htm (2 of 3)1/20/2008 10:16:25 AM

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looking "cool." This story also illustrates the proper state of mind. During battle, one should have a clear mind and concentrate on the event as it occurs. One should not be preoccupied with techniques or outcomes. Gene stated that he just reacted when he saw the old man get hit. He did not think, he reacted. Erle Montaigue describes this as using the reptilian brain. It has been said that just the glare in the eyes of someone using their reptilian brain is enough to end a confrontation. This was clearly illustrated when the thug's friends moved in to attack but backed off when they looked into Gene's eyes. Finally, the events after this incident are a classic example of humility. One of the most important virtues of the martial artist. After this event, my brother asked me to teach him more about the dim mak aspects of our style. Even though he had a successful outcome, he felt like he needed to learn more. Sort of a paradox. I wonder how many "masters" there are who have the opposite paradox. That is, they have never had a real altercation but yet are convinced that they know everything.

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