The Kyusho strike points are essentially linked to the Acupuncture points on a human being. There are two aspects to working with the points The Destructive Cycle and The Constructive Cycle. (Yin/Yang)

The Destructive Cycle does what the name implies and disrupts the functional energy flowing through the Meridians.

Exactly how this is achieved has not yet been established by science. However, as the scientist William James stated "If a thing works, well and consistently, then use it and don't worry about how it works". (apologies to the actual quote) .

Such is the case with Kyusho strikes, which are both demonstrable and repeatable. The art however, lies in doing it at speed on an opponent who is trying to detach your head from your body, that requires courage, skill and precision.. We do not adhere to the notion that there is a correct time to hit certain points, who in a fight has that luxury? That notion is part of the Constructive cycle philosophy.

As the philosopher Nietzsche pointed out "that which does not destroy us makes us strong". So is it with the points, outcome is related to intent. As part of the Destructive cycle the Meridians will be temporarily constricted and blocked in some cases rendering unconsciousness, while on the Constructive cycle the points can be stimulated rather than shocked to speed healing of the athlete.

                      Always Hit The Points