Reply #24: Pressure points are not the easiest things to learn [View All]

[RamboLiberal]

For instance one night when I was a red belt I was taught a pressure point by the elbow. I could apply if effectively in probably 90%+ cases in the training hall, but I found the majority of students just never could quite learn to find that one spot and apply it. And there were some people it just did not work on.

Also I was realistic about it. It was a nice demo on a big guy in the training hall, but I figured it would not be the easiest thing to apply on the street. BTW, there is one famous American master who claims he can knock someone out just by the chi force from his hand w/o even touching. He's been debunked from what I've seen. Most of the masters I know laughed at his antics.

I'd go with an art that taught grappling and effective strikes - and if that strike is to an effective pressure point, better yet.