After writing about the importance of a good attack, it is time to talk about the various ways in which we attack an acupuncture point. Therefore you need to know 3 things about each point.
Where is the acupuncture point located?
You can find this information on acupuncture charts or all over the internet.
How do you manipulate the acupuncture point?
There a 3 ways (or a combinations of them):
- by rubbing the point
- by pressing the point (with a tumb or a knuckle)
- by hitting the point
That varies per acupunture point.
A rub and a press point:
Lung 8 (LU-8) and Heart 6 (H-6)
In this blog we will show 2 points on the wrist. They are is called Lung 8 (LU-8) and Heart 6 (H-6). They both open the hand.
Why these points?
Firstly, because these are good points to feel the impact of a rub and press point.
Lung 8 (LU-8) and Heart 6 (H-6)
In this blog we will show 2 points on the wrist. They are is called Lung 8 (LU-8) and Heart 6 (H-6). They both open the hand.
- Lung 8 (LU-8) is a rubbing point towards the hand
- Heart 6 (H-6) is a press point towards the hand
Secondly, because in most cases, the arm is the first part of the body that will come to you in an attack. The opponent can attack with an Atemi; but he can also grab your wrist, clothes or even worst, the troat. For that reason I start with arm points.
Background information:
More information about Lung-8 (LU-8):
Location:
Location:
The acupuncture point Lung-8 (LU-8) is located on the tumb side of the wrist.
Where can you find it:
Slide slowly with your finger from the thumb root onto the arm. You will feel a bone. LU-8 is located right behind that bone, the rub point is located.
Where can you find it:
Slide slowly with your finger from the thumb root onto the arm. You will feel a bone. LU-8 is located right behind that bone, the rub point is located.
Neurological:
LU-8 is located on the radial nerve; which is connected to the spinal nerves C5, C6, C7, C8 and T1.
Direction:
You rub LU-8 in and towards the hand
Impact:
The brain will think that there is a problem with the arm. It therefore will release the hand.
The Lung meridian:
The Lung meridian contains 11 metal points.It starts at the hollow in de shoulder. It runs via the inside (Yin side) of the arm to the last point, which is located next to the tumb nail.
More information about Heart-6 (H-6):
Location:
Location:
The acupuncture point Heart 6 (H-6) is located on the pink side of the wrist.
Where can you find it:
Where can you find it:
It is located on the opposite side of the wrist at the pinky side. Slide slowly with your finger from the pink root onto the arm. You will feel a bone. H-6 is located right behind that bone, this is where the press point is located.
Neurological:
H-6 is located on the ulnar nerve; which is connected to the spinal nerves C8 and T1.
Direction:
You press H-6 with the knuckle of the thumb in and towards the hand
Impact:
The brain will think that there is a problem with the arm. It therefore will release the hand.
The Heart meridian:
The Heart meridian contains 9 metal points.It starts under the armpit. It runs via the inside (Yin side) of the arm to the last point, which is located next to the pinky nail.
I hope you found this blog interesting, next time we will show hit point Tripple Warmer 12 (TW-12).
We cannot be held responsible for injuries
caused by practicing the techniques shown in the videos!
So, be very careful when practicing the techniques!
Respect the danger of locks and pressure points.
Only practice these techniques with
an authorized teacher or school (despite of the martial art)
