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by sk8ter on May 27th, 2005

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Is it possible to temporaly "disable" somebody by just touching a point on their body? If yes where is that point? Is this dangerous?

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  • by kanjalid on May 31st, 2005

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    Yes, it is (according to most martial art experts) possible - - but only IF you have been properly trained.

    Dim mak is an ancient and *extremely* dangerous martial art, that consists of striking certain points (usually called dim mak, vital, or pressure points) on the body. The majority of these points correspond to the same locations as acupuncture points. Dim mak 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.

    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 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.

    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.

    In the past, dim mak was only taught to the most advanced and trusted students. As the martial arts spread around the world, the knowledge of dim mak remained in seclusion. 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.
    [sources: http://www.dimmak.net/
    http://www.dimmak.net/ancient_theories.htm]

    Photos of the dim mak points can be found here: http://www.dimmak.net/points.htm
    ~These photos are for educational purposes only.~

    Anyone wishing to take up the practice of dim mak should consult with and be trained by a qualified instructor. The techniques taught are very dangerous and have the potential to be fatal. Proceed with caution.

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    • I truly enoyed this technical and historical explaination. It is full of information the research student would find useful.

      Absolute2Absolute

      by Absolute2Absolute on July 14th, 2005

    • Thank you for such an informative response! It is very useful! :-)
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      Chicago Lady

      by Chicago Lady on September 7th, 2009

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