Kyusho Jitsu (Pressure Point Art)
急所術Modern and traditional art of striking sensitive anatomical nerve points of the human body.
Quick Facts
FounderGeorge Dillman
Masters & notable people
Country of OriginJapan
JapanFoundedc. 1980
RegionAsia
Primary FocusHybrid
Contact LevelLight contact
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageModern synthesis
Era of Origin20th century
Organisation & Competition
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesCore
KicksNot used
Throws & takedownsMarginal
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsSignificant
WeaponsNot used
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About Kyusho Jitsu (Pressure Point Art)
Kyusho Jitsu (Art of Vital Points) focuses on the precise striking and pressing of nerve nodes and acoustic points on the human body. It is based on ancient Okinawan traditions and Chinese medicine. It is used to instantly immobilize or inflict pain on an attacker.
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