In the world of pressure point fighting - particularly in the Kyusho Jitsu Kenkukai, headed by Senior Master Instructor Chris Thomas - there is a saying … “Blunt trauma is my friend”. This refers to the dual nature of pressure point techniques. If one misses the pressure point the shock of blunt trauma offers the martial artist redundancy and, often, the opportunity to apply further techniques.

Now repeat after me … “Blunt trauma is my friend. Blunt trauma is my friend. Blunt trauma is my friend.” Good. I think you’ve got it.

Next time: Principle 5; There is Strength in Flexibility

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