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- | Hei Long |
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- Part I
- Strikes to the Head and Neck
-
- This volume (and the ones to follow) concentrates on the 43 major pressure
- points of the body. Of course, there are quite a few more, but these are the
- basics. All of the points are classified into 2 catagories :
-
- Numerical Alphabetical
-
- I -brain/skull A-immobility from pain
- II -sense organs B-immobility from structural or
- III-life support, cardiorespiratory, organic damage
- major organs & tracts C-Unconsciousness from nerve or organic
- IV -muscular functions & nerves damage
- V -mechanical functions, skeletal, D-death from physiological damage
- cartilages & joints
-
- The ventral transverse plane consists of the face, the front, top, & sides of
- the head, the neck, & the upper torso, including the collarbone. There are 15
- pressure points in this area as follows:
-
- 1. coronal suture I-C
- 2. trigeminal nerve & frontal bone I-D
- 3. temple & fossa temporalis I-D
- 4. eyes II-B
- 5. ears II-B
- 6. mastoid II-A
- 7. septal cartilage II-A or II-D
- 8. anterior nasal spine I-A
- 9. temporomandibular joint V-A
- 10. tip of mandible I-C
- 11. sternocleidomastoid region III-D
- 12. anterior neck region III-D
- 13. brachial plexus & trapezius muscle IV-C
- 14. suprasternal notch III-D
- 15. clavicle V-B
-
- 1: This region lays on top of the head, more towards the forehead. It is also
- known as the soft spot on babies. It is the space between the skull bones
- that is covered with a membrane that close up usually by 18 months, but the
- coronal structure is still weaker than the rest of the skull. Directly
- beneath this is the sensory portion of the brain & under that the optic
- cavity. A downward strike of about 45 degrees depending on the force could
- cause concussion, temporary blindness, unconsciousness, brain hemorrhage,
- even death (very powerful blow).
-
- 2: This region is located just below the centermost point of the forehead The
- nerve is on the outside of the skull thus when the bone is struck it will
- trap the nerve. This could result in jarring the cerebral hemispheres,
- concussion, unconsciousness, impaired vision, & paralysis. If and only if
- maximum impact is applied, death could result from brain hemorrhage.
-
- 3: I'm sure we all know where the temple is but for those of you that don't
- know it is located on a horizontal plane across from the top of the ear. It
- is the recessed part on each side of the head. It is actually the bone tip
- of the sphenoid. The trigeminal nerve runs through the the temple. This
- nerve controls several facial functions. Also passing through is the middle
- meningeal artery which is the largest branch suppling dura matter. A direct
- hit could break the tip off the sphenoid causing it to enter the brain. The
- meningeal could burst. Contact to the trigeminal could result in loss of
- control of facial functions. Compression of the brain, hemorrhage,
- concussion, shock, & death are likely results of striking the temple with a
- horizontal blow directed towards the opposite temple.
-
- 4: The eyes are located...uh I think you know. The eyes are very sensitive
- even to the slightest touch. They are held in by fascia bulbi (a soft
- membrane) and eye muscles. This makes them easy to pop out. They are also
- very soft, and if a blow reached the vitreous body (center of eye) the
- eyeball would collapse. Other than causing temporary or permanent loss of
- sight a deep thrust could puncture the brain causing death.
-
- 5: These are located on each side of the head. Air is easily trapped in the
- external acoustic meatus (the tunnel from the outer ear to the inner ear)
- and forced into the eardrum causing it to bust. This in turn ruptures the
- hammer or malleus within the middle ear. Damages would cause severe pain,
- loss of hearing, bleeding from the mouth and ear, and bleeding into the
- throat via the internal auditory tube. Also, the inner ear is the center of
- equilibrium (balance) for the cerebellum. a forceful strike could leave the
- victim sprawled on the ground with no balance! The blow should be delivered
- horizontally driving into the ear.
-
- 6: The mastoid is located directly behind the earlobe. It is the recessed area
- where the skull meets the neck. It is filled with air pockets which are
- used to communicate with the middle ear. A thrust should not be used;
- rather apply pressure with a nuckle or thumbnail in an upward direction.
- Prolonged pressure could cause damage to the auditory system.
-
- 7: Known more commonly as the nose the septal cartilage is the had substance
- that makes up the nose. Two strikes are used here for different measures
-
- II-A : a horizontal strike causing breakage of the septal cartilage
- and nasal bone which ruptures the angular vein producing a lot
- of blood along with great pain, however, not enough to stop
- some attackers
- II-D : an upward 45 degree strike forcing the septal cartilage through
- the internal nasal cavity and crista galli (a small bone formation
- between the nasal cavity & the brain) into the brain. Death
- would be instantaneous because of compression of the brain.
-
- 8: This is located beneath the nose and above the lips. It is the area between
- the 2 lines running from the nose to upper lip. Many of the facial nerves
- run through this area. A direct hit would cause the sensory fibers to relay
- the shock to the pons, causing dizziness. A hit would also cause damage to
- the maxilla bone which holds the gums & teeth. This could cause extensive
- bleeding posibly scaring the victim about the blood loss. A straight blow
- in needed to achieve this aiming towards the back of the head.
-
- 9: This is the joint that holds the jaw bone in place. It connects with the
- skull in front of the ear. The joint is really made up of 2 separate
- joints, thus dislocation can be unilateral or bilateral. With a 45 degree
- downward strike (preferably with the mouth open) will dislocate the
- mandible (jaw bone). An easier way to break the bone is to strike the joint
- itself or anywhere on the jaw bone really while the head is turned to one
- side or the other. This reduces the absorbtion of the blow by the neck.
- This method requires the least amount of force.
-
- 10: The madible is the jaw bone and of course the tip is located on the very
- end of the chin. Boxers use this point for a quick K.O. Hitting this area
- sends a shock snesor to the cerebellum causing unconsciousness. Hit this
- point with an upward blow.
-
- 11: This is the area at the frontal sides of the neck. The sternocleidomastoid
- muscles run from behind the ear down to the clavicle bones. Beneath these
- muscles lie the jugular vein and cartoid artery which supply blood to the
- heart & brain. This are is very sensitive. Try poking yourself there. A
- medium strike results in dizziness. A more forceful blow could blister,
- swell, collapse, or burst 1 or both of the blood lines. This could easily
- cause death because of lack of oxygen to the heart or brain. A strike
- should be done on an upsloping plane at 45 degrees on either side of the
- chin in the neck area.
-
- 12: Referred to as the windpipe or throat; is located in the center portion of
- the neck. This is a tubular passage running from the mouth to the stomach &
- lungs. When a straight on blow is delivered the thyroid cartilage (Adam's
- apple(the lump in your throat)) and the hyaline cartilage (hold the
- windpipe in a cylinder shape) are pushed through the larynx and/or trachea
- resulting in blood drowning or partial or complete obstruction of the vital
- air passages. The cartilages act as cutting devices.
-
- 13: The muscle is the one that runs from the base of the neck to the shoulder.
- It raises up on most people. The brachial plexus is a nerve center which
- supplies info about the shoulder & arm down to the wrist. It runs through
- the trapezius. Striking the trapezius (from either front or back) with a
- downward 45 degree motion could paralyze the arm & shoulder temporarily.
- With a maximun blow unconsciousness & paralysis could be attained.
-
- 14: This lies between the collarbones; it connects them. A blow here could
- dislodge the collarbones from the sternum, collapsing the shoulders. But
- there are better targets behind the sternum. Such as the aorta, the
- superior vena cava (major blood lines to the brain), and the trachea all
- these pass directly behind the sternum. A forceful blow would follow these
- reactions : dislodge both clavicles from the sternum, the sternum would
- split, the 2 clavicles & sternum would be forced against or puncture the
- aorta and vena cava, the cartilages & bones would then be forced against or
- puncture the trachea. The strike should be delivered at a downward 45
- degree angle. The suprasternal notch is a MAJOR death target.
-
- 15: This is the bone on each side of the body that runs from the shoulder to
- the center of the chest. It supports the shoulder so breaking a clavicle
- (collarbone) would result in the collapse of the shoulder. It is possible
- for the broken bone to puncture a lung or possibly the heart or one of the
- things mentioned in #14. A simple break would immobilize the victim due to
- structural damage & pain. An inward & down motion should be used when
- attacking also at 45 degrees.
-
-
- That concludes Part I. I hope you have learned from this lesson in human
- anatomy. Please use this information wisely for I take no responsibilities in
- the misuse of these facts. This was intended for informational purposes only.
- That mean I don't really expect you to go out and beat the hell out of someone
- (unless they need it!).
-
- Further volumes :
- Part II-Strikes to the back
- Part III-Strikes to the chest & abdomen
- Part IV-Strikes to the groin & leg fronts
- Part V-Strikes to the coccyx & leg backs
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