Pressure Point Basics - Understanding Kyusho Jitsu

Now first I am going categorically state, Kyusho Jitsu in NOT a martial art. Kyusho Jitsu is a system, or a science that is applied to any martial art to make it more effective.
That being done lets discuss some basics. What is a pressure points? This is a place in the body where a nerve ends, branches off like in a "Y" formation, or where nerves cross.  It is not the nerve itself.
What is the size of a pressure point? A pressure points actual size is that of the head of a pen, however the area of activation is about the size of a loony, or silver dollar.
What kinds of point are there? Points come in 3 classification for attack. They are either "touch points" "rub points" or "hit points." A touch point will not respond to a hit, however some points are of more than one type.
How long will a pressure point stay active? After stimulation a pressure point can stay active for up to 20 minutes.
How should you strike a point? A pressure point needs to be attacked at a 45 degree angle using 2-Way Action or complex motion.
Now if this sounds interesting we have a few options for you to learn more. The first is our FREE Kyusho Jitsu Mini Course which you can subscribe too below.
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The Psychology of Self Defense

Being able to defense yourself is believe it or not more mind than it is physical prowess or technique. Not everyone no matter how well trained is able to defend themselves in a real life situation.
Back when I was with my first instructor there was a woman in the school who was amazing to watch move. Her abilities were astounding! Power, speed and grace. But one night on the riverfront in downtown Windsor she was almost raped. She froze in fear. None of her training came to her aid. Luckily for her the Windsor Police were staking out the park and arrested the 2 men before anything really bad happened.
I have been doing specialized self defense workshops and courses for 30 years. I recall very well one group of women we taught back in the early 90's. They were all Real Estate people who were concerned about going out at night. Everyone did very well. At the end of the course we brought in an Uki, padded him up really well and had him attack each of the women in different unrehearsed scenarios. One woman screamed, began to shake uncontrollably and cried for an hour.  She had flashbacks of being attacked.
Another woman in the same group destroyed my Uki and actually hurt him through all the padding. She had been attacked once also.
It is not the martial art style and never has been. Yes the training is VERY important, but without the understanding of the REAL psychology of self defense, and not the Dr Phil crap either,  there is no way to guarantee success, or even survival of the aftermath if you lose.
The physical is only maybe 10% of the picture.
So what is it then that causes success or failure? There is a part of the human brain that determines how we react or respond to every situation in life. It's programming decides if you are successful in self defense or any other aspect of life. It is influenced and acts upon your habitual thoughts, including the ones you don't know you think, as well as your self image, the real self image not the one some people pretend to be.
So once again I am going to put my fingers to the keyboard and write a NON Kyusho Jitsu book on the Psychology of Self Defense. How to reprogram yourself, and help those you teach to be successful in not just a self defense situation, but life in general.
Very soon I will release more information on this eBook, which for the first time I may have printed as well. Watch our book site from the link below. Once I have the information together it will be featured on the front page.

Have a great weekend and don't miss out Canada Day Birthday Celebration!

The Great Truth of Knife Defense

There is no more dangerous weapon in hand to hand combat than the knife. Why? First of all it can change direction, cut from many angles, and is very unforgiving.  Bullets miss, knives rarely do!
There are literally hundreds of different styles of knives, each with strong and weak points as a weapon. But they all share one common trait. If they cut the right place life is over in seconds.  In the hands of a professional trained knife fighter the average person has little to no chance of survival.  But we don't focus on training for the professional right away. Odds are you will encounter someone pissed off, or desperate (drug addict) with little skill. This is the first step in training.
I have seen some really terrible knife defense over the years. But you have to start somewhere right? The problem is often that after a dozen or so counter techniques most martial arts stop there. Now the combat systems like Systema and Bojuka go in depth with knife defense. But the problem for most martial artist is that it requires re-learning movement they have already become adept at.
It would be better to add to the knowledge you already have, and make that more effective than to reinvent the wheel. That is where Kyusho Jitsu Knife Defense, my upcoming eBook comes in.
This new eBook will include practical information, Kyusho and medical principles, as well as training exercises you can use and incorporate into you current art, system or style. The eBook will include links to download companion video to go with the information in the book.
For more information on this NEW eBook / Video set follow the link below. Yes there is a preorder!
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News on the Dim Mak Project

I just wanted to touch base with everyone with regards to what is happening with the Dim Mak Project. Right now I am still in the data collecting stages, make my notes from all the research I have been doing. All this information is compared to each other, and also compared to the direct work I have done to find the common truths versus the folklore about Dim Mak.
Things are still on schedule for the release of the eBook this Fall!
Now the comparative nature of writing this eBook serves a great purpose. I can then give you accurate information, that can be studied and replicated. A few years back I did a personal project on the life of Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Tepes). The historical accounts and folklore were ridiculous. So I did research by comparing the history from the Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, information from Wallachia (Now Romania) and then searched actual historical records from places like Sibiu to see how everything lined up and compared.  After I wrote an eBook account of his life I believe to be the most accurate. But you can see the idea behind the research!
The Dim Mak Project is being done the same way!
For more information on the Dim Mak Project I am going to give you a few links.  Below is the full list including Facebook pages and groups.

• The Dim Mak Project Website
• The Dim Mak Project Facebook Page
• The Dim Mak Project Facebook Group

If you are curious about my work on Prince Vlad III Dracula follow the link to the Facebook Page.
Have a great weekend!

Understanding Neurological Pressure Point Knockouts

Now with the seminar in Spain behind me I will begin to focus on my next eBook which is on Neurological Pressure Point . Kyusho Jitsu Knockouts. For people involved in the study of Kyusho, and those interested in learning this has always been an area of focus.
What is a Knockout? How does it happen? Are there different kinds of knockouts? The fact is yes there are. Understanding these is also very important in successful self defense! So let's take a look at these right now.

CONCUSSION

Caused by blunt trauma to the head resulting in bruising or damage to one or more areas of the brain as it collides with the inside of the skull. This can be caused by heavy impact to the skull such as a martial arts strike, a fall, car accident, etc...

NEUROLOGICAL

Caused by a short circuit, overload, or imbalance in the central nervous system (involving both the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems). This can be using Kyusho Jitsu techniques. It may also be caused by extreme stress, emotions, shock, or extreme trauma to any area of the body (a broken or crushed limb for example). This kind of knockout can also be chemically induced (alcohol, toxins, allergies).

CARDIO/RESPIRATORY

Caused by limiting the oxygen supply to the brain. This can be caused by choking or strangulation involving the air supply, the flow of blood or both. It can also be caused by impact to veins or arteries causing a disruption in the flow of blood, or by dislodging plaque from the arterial walls causing clots. This is one of the reasons why we tend not to do KO's on persons over the age of 40. Other causes such as stroke, cardio vascular disease and respiratory ailments such as asthma are considered Cardio/Respiratory issues but may also be triggered Neurologically.
If you would like more information on my new eBook coming in about 2 weeks you can follow this link below to learn more!
Neurological Pressure Points Jitsu eBook[/caption]Also you may wish to join our Free 3 Video Pressure Point Knockout Mini Course from this link below!
Neurological Pressure Points Jitsu Knockout Course

Never Been to Spain - Kyusho Jitsu Seminar

As the old song goes, "well I've never been to Spain," I am headed there tomorrow morning. It will be a long day as I leave Brasov at about 5:00 and arrive at about 9:15pm there time. But I have been doing the travel thing a lot over the years and am used to it.
This will be a great seminar. I will be basing it on my eBook The 15 Principles Plus One of Kyusho Jitsu which means I get to teach Alarm Points, I love teaching Alarm Points. Plus I have several other surprises for them.
I got my start a long time ago by attending a George Dillman seminar at Steve Stewart's Modern Martial Arts in London Ontario.  I have never looked back since then!
For this seminar we have an English / Spanish translator as well as a video camera setup to capture the day. I am so much looking forward to this also.  I also enjoy very much meeting new people in these kinds of setting.
It is going to be a great time!
If you are interested in hosting a Kyusho Jitsu Seminar at your school/club/dojo follow the link below! You can find update from Spain on our Facebook Page.
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The Secrets to Learning Kyusho Jitsu

Well I am getting ready to head out Friday morning to Spain to do a weekend seminar and some grading. I am really looking forward to it! There is nothing like a pressure point / kyusho jitsu seminar to create some excitement!
The seminar is being recorded and there will be lots of video coming from it! I will be back in Brasov Romania Tuesday morning and get back to work on the latest eBook on Neurological Pressure Point Knockout. I will also have to get the Principle of the Grand Master eBook online for all those who preordered it!
There are many different ideas behind learning Kyusho Jitsu. My teacher Steve Stewart follow George Dillman around for many years, attending every seminar possible to learn this. But today we have better method to teach!
Not we have systems and curriculum!
Back in late winter I created Kyusho Jitsu University with several different levels of learning. We have 3 different programs which range from the GOLD Program, which is for the single student, to the Diamond Program for someone who wishes to be an instructor, to the Platinum Program for the martial artist to wants it all!
These are all curriculum based certification courses that include grading in the paid membership! Plus you can cancel anytime if you are not satisfied!
However right now you can Test Drive our Gold Membership Program for 30 Days for ONLY $1.00! And as a bonus for doing the Test Drive you get access to our NEW Neurological Pressure Point Knockout Course for FREE!
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Kyusho Jitsu Seminar in Spain

On Saturday June 17th I will be in the beautiful country of Spain doing a seminar for a group there on the 15 Principles Plus One of Kyusho Jitsu.
To say I am exciting is an understatement! It has been a few years since I last traveled for a seminar and it is always such a rewarding experience! The reason I ended up here in Romania was because of a seminar I did for a small group in Constanta 7 years ago.
If you would like some information on the seminar follow the link below.

There is so very much to learning Kyusho Jitsu and attending seminars is one of the best places to begin.  It is a great experience and they are a lot of fun also!
But don't forget to bring a notebook!
The seminar is being videoed at my request and there will be some footage available in the future.  Now if you are interested in hosting a Kyusho Jitsu Seminar in your dojo follow the link below for information.
Have a great day!
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What are Alarm Points and why should you care?

What is an Alarm Point?
This is a specific pressure point on the body that relates to a specific organ on the body.
As an example the Alarm Point for which is ST-25.
What happens when yous strike an Alarm point?

• You active the associated meridian bi-laterally
• You activate the meridian struck on the side of the body hit
• You activate Triple Warmer bi-laterally
• AND MANY MORE LITTLE SURPRISES!

There is much to discover about Alarm Points,  there are several different types.

• Alarm Points (Front of the Body)
• Associated Alarm Points (Back of the body)
• Special Alarm Points

Alarm Points were also the feature PLUS ONE in my last eBook titled The 15 Principles Plus One of Kyusho Jitsu!
This weekend I have an opportunity for you that you will not want to miss! Back several years ago I did an advanced session for my students and this was recorded! This is a must have for all Kyusho Enthusiasts!
The regular price of this Alarm Point Workshop is $37, but right now, this weekend ONLY you can get it for $7.00!!!

Just $7.00!

Follow this link now! Don't miss out!

Growing the Kyusho Jitsu World Alliance

Are you a member yet of the Kyusho Jitsu World Alliance? It is free so follow the link to join NOW!
I have been working for the last year to grow the alliance and provide the very best Kyusho Jitsu education and it has been going amazing well! We are a NON Political Alliance, not a federation with education being the priority!
There are many benefits to membership, especially for the school owner, and those benefits will grow as the organization grows.  Because  our focus is on education we have created many, many different distance learning products as well as full certification courses for Black Belts and Instructors. 
Yesterday I had a email from someone looking for a school to learn Kyusho in one of the southern states in the USA. There was nothing I could tell him. He did not want to learn via distance, unless he had no other choice. I can't recommend someone I don't know, because not all Kyusho instructors are created equal, like anything else.
Now I hope you see the opportunity here for the school owner.  Become a certified instructor opens many doors for you! When you certify with us we provide you with the systems to become successful teaching Kyusho!
Check out our Alliance website and join today! View the entire site and see the benefits of membership!

The FACTS about Real Self Defense

The other day on YouTube I comments on a video with reference to how very important Kata really is to self defense training. The reply I got was that "free sparring" was as close to the real thing as you will get. WRONG.
Now I will first say, anyone sends me a comment or a message without a REAL name I have ZERO respect for you or your opinion. I am not into cowardice. But now I will explain AGAIN why this view is foolish!
I had a student for many years who is a big man and was a bouncer in a local bar in his younger days. He questioned by methods and one night we had a long discussion about them. After we were finished he went, "yeah you are right." This changed his resistance to what I teach and made him very effective.
Why? First, self defense is NOT a fight! No one who is attacking you is going to dance around, circle you, or jab at you with a fist or a foot.
Now, that may be the pathetic reality for a bar fight or a high school ego battle, but NOT the reality of someone who is trying to kill you, rob you, rape you, or just kick the shit out of you for fun!
How to do I know? Personal experience and having long time students who have also had the experience and have helped as we designed systems to teach people.
Now the guys comment was "imaginary fights" don't work. I can tell you right now he has NO CLUE how to train a Kata! If you know who to do it, the movements can be programmed into the subconscious mind, and ALONG with PROPER Self Defense training, you can become very effective!
Sport and Self Defense are not the same thing. And I am very sure that there are very few MMA fighters who are attacked, called out perhaps, but that is a FIGHT, not an ATTACK.  Self Defense is an entirely different animal! There are many great martial artists in the world with real life military training, and everyone I have ever talked with agreed completely.
There are many things that can help a student develop a well rounded approach to martial arts training for self defense. You need a solid root art and a GOOD to GREAT teacher.  But any system you study that ADDS pressure points to it are always more effective!
If you would like to learn more I have 2 free courses you can sign up for. You can also opt out at anytime if it is not for you. Follow the links below!
Free Kyusho Jitsu Mini Course

Free Kyusho Jitsu  Mini Course

Free 3 Video Neurological Knockout Course

Free Kyusho Jitsu Knockout Mini Course

The Secrets to Learning and Understanding Kyusho Jitsu

Yesterday I had someone leave the mini course because as he or she said, "too many emails to read." So what does that tell me? I am not sending enough emails! This person is just not serious, and therefore it is best to move on.
Anything worthwhile in life takes work, and the pressure point study of Kyusho Jitsu is something very worthwhile! This knowledge can be the difference between life and death in a real life self defense situation.
Playing with it, is like owning a gun and not learning about safety or shooting. It is a waste of time!  Don't fall into the massive lie today about instant everything. Life is not instant and the reward is always the journey!
Today's world is getting more dangerous and stupid day by day. The need for self protection, protection for your family is critical! Kyusho Jitsu is a part of that equation, not the only part, but part of it!
Being that I am a teacher, and I am real teacher because my goal is for my students to be better than me, talking about my own experiences in self defense is important, but it is more important to talk of my students experience. 
Two very important examples come to mind! One was a provincial police officer in Canada who used this knowledge to successfully end a serious problem, and the other a military man who used this knowledge, along with his military training overseas in real hand to hand combat situation. Why were they successful? They did the work!
Those who say it does not work fall under the same category as the person who says "too many emails." The truth is  they are TOO LAZY to do the work!
Now I am looking for a total over the next few years of 150 serious martial artist who want to TEACH other this information.  In time this will exponentially change things and make people safer! So far about 25 have stood up and said "i am one!" This number is much higher than I expected so soon! They are from all over the world as well!
Are you interested? There are a few ways you can get started! But I suggest jumping into one or both of the FREE Email Courses just to get your feet wet! If you know you are serious take a look at the 3rd option of enrolling in one programs at Kyusho Jitsu University. These are certification programs.
Follow these links for more information.

1. Free Kyusho Jitsu Mini Course
2. Free 3 Video Kyusho Jitsu Knockout Mini Course
3. Kyusho Jitsu University Certification Courses

Have a great day everyone! Stay safe!

Kyusho Jitsu Questions and Answers

Everyday when I wake up I take my Huskies out for their morning walk, make some coffee and get down to business. I am a full time martial arts teacher focusing mostly on Kyusho Jitsu.
Twice per day I answer emails and there are lots of them! Most questions are pretty straight forward. Sometimes they just cannot be answered so I send the person to a product or resource.  I always answer, but depending on the time of day this can be slow.  As an example there is 7 hours time difference between me and Toronto.
I was asked recently why I have my picture on the Pressure Points Canada Facebook Page rather then a logo.  The answer is easy, I am a real person, with a long martial arts history, who is the head of this system. If you chose to learn from me you should know who I am. The student / teacher relationship in martial arts is very important, and being online is more important in my view!
If you are new to Kyusho Jitsu and the possibilities it provides you to enhance your current style you may wish to begin my checking out our 2 FREE Mini Courses. See the links below!

• Free Kyusho Jitsu Mini Course
• Free 3 Video Kyusho Knockout Mini Course

The 3 dogs in the picture are my children. The Arctic White Wolf "Alpha", the Siberian Husky "Gandalf", and the Quarter Husky "Thor" - don't tell Thor he is not a husky, he don't know.....LOL
These are all rescued dogs, another passion of mine.
Have a great day!

The Art and Science of Pressure Points Kyusho Jitsu

Today I am very hard on main stream science, it is like politics and main stream media, lots of lies, lots of lies backed up by nothing but math the average person will never be able to understand.  Here is a quote I love.

"Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality." Nikola Tesla

When you wonder about these things just look at the budget and who is paying the bill and you will find all the answers, but I digress! 

Kyusho to me is a science, but why? Because I do experiments to see what works, what can be replicated on anyone I meet and how best to forward the results so that martial arts everywhere can use it! There is no ultimate truth, just different probabilities what may make the difference in a life or death situation.  No DOGMA and no politics, just figure out what works and WHY it works!

The WHY is also important! Because if a Kyusho Principle works, and they do, there are medical reasons they work ALSO.  Kyusho has been attacked by the main stream of many martial artists for years and why? Several reasons, ego, closed minded, and yes I will say it, STUPIDITY.  Black Belt does not mean smart! One of my mandates is to spread the word and teacher this to all those who wish to learn! I hope you will join me on this quest! Novice or expert it does not matter!

There are many ways you can join us here at Kyusho Jitsu World. I will suggest for the moment to join our

• FREE 3 Video Knockout Mini Course. 
• Free Kyusho Jitsu Mini Course.

Both are great ways to start or refresh what you may know!

Once you begin this journey in earnest you will not want to stop!

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Gray's Anatomy of Kyusho Jitsu eBooks

I am assuming you are familiar with the book, not the TV show Gray's Anatomy. It is the premier medical reference book in the world. When I reached my 4th Dan Master Level Black Belt in Kyusho Jitsu Grand Master Stewart recommended I get a copy. Naturally I did!
But for our purposes the book is just too much information. It is all very interesting, but way to much.
For many years I have been kinda ignoring the knockout teaching online. Only doing the in class. There is a reason also, which I will discuss in our Vidcast on Monday June 4th 2017. But the way the world is going today, the need for a deep understanding of Neurological Knockouts is needed like very before.
Thus the reason for a Free Mini Course, a FULL Online Course and an eBook covering the subject in-depth.
This new eBook will not only go into detail from the Kyusho Jitsu Applied Principles aspects but also the medical / neurological aspects and implications of HOW and WHY this is possible and very necessary for anyone in the arts!
This is the real deal!
The eBook will be released no later than July 15th 2017, but I am in a rush to finish it before the end of June! And those of you who know my work know it will be done! This book will be loaded with pictures and technical information on doing these knockouts. The way the eBook is setup you can easily add this information to your self defense courses also.
The eBook when finished is going to list for $67, but right now you can PRE-ORDER for $14, which Monday June 4th will go to $25! So follow the link below and reserve your copy now!
As will everything I do there is a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. Feel free to write me and ask about it!
Here is your link. This price is only good this weekend!

Pre-Order Neurological Kyusho Jitsu Knockouts