Steven Seagal reaches new heights of self-parody, in this scene from his latest movie Shadow Man:

Steven Seagal: So the idea of dim mak, or any kind of internal technique, is not to hurt others but to help others.  Dim mak can be used to heal people, it can be used to kill people.  This is the nature of chi.  Chi can be used in striking for just external, or internal.  If you go to the internal organs you’ll do great damage; external, you can just move them a little. [Applies ji posture to send Student 1 reeling backwards.]  Or, you can go internal. [Strikes watermelon held by Student 2, ruining lunchtime for everyone.]

Student 3: [Advances and bows.] Sifu, I was very impressed with the way you broke the watermelon.  Can you teach me?  Can you give me a lesson?

Steven Seagal: [Nods head and scowls, annoyed.  Throws Student 3 backwards into a wall.]  Now, collect your chi, and come at me.

دیم ماک و کیوشو جیتسو کارسازترین و واقعی ترین سیستم دفاع شخصی جهان

استادان معرفت در طول تاریخ همیشه استادان بی رقیب هنرهای رزمی عصر خود و عرضه کننده جامع ترین سبک های دفاعی برای نسل های آتی بوده اند. هیچ استاد واقعی معرفت در طول تاریخ از کسانی که مقابل او می ایستادند و قصد آزارش را داشتند ، ترحم و شفقت طلب نمی کرد. آنها شجاع ترین رزمندگان عصر خود بودند و همین شجاعت و نیرو و مهارت بی نظیر آنها در رزم و دفاع از خود و دیگران بود که همیشه مدرسه معلمان معرفت مامن بی پناهان و پناهگاه امان جویان بوده است. در این راستا و در قرن حاضر نیز حضور انسان نماها در بین انسان های معصوم و بی گناه از حد طبیعی فراتر رفته است و ضروری است که هرکسی برای دفاع از خود و حریم خود شیوه های موثر و واقعی رزمیدن و دفاع را مسلط باشد. نقاط دیم ماک نقاط شفا بخشی و درمان و آرام سازی هستند. نقاطی هستند که استادان معرفت فقط با لمس و فشار اندکی بر آنها زندگی و حیات را به اعضا و جوارح بیمار و افسرده مجروحان بازمی گردانند. اما همین نقاط اگر توسط استادی به طرزی خاص ضربه ببیند تبدیل به بوسه اژدها می شود و می تواند بسیاری از قدرتمندانی که به زور بازوی خود می نازند را وادار سازد زمین را ببوسند

در یک درگیری خیابانی بین شما و همه آنها که می خواهند به شما آسیب برسانند ، فقط یک نکته تعیین کننده است و آن موقعیت سنجی و آمادگی شما برای ضربه زدن به نقاطی از بدن حریف یا حریفان است که با همان ضربه اول او را ناک آوت سازد. در کیوشو جیتسو (که همان دیم ماک است) شما ضربه را دقیقا با زاویه و شدت از قبل مشخص به مراکز اعصاب و نقاط حساس بدن حریف وارد می سازید. به این نقاط "بوسه اژدها" نیز می گویند.

نقاط دیم ماک یا نقاط مرگ یا نقاط بوسه اژدها مجموعه نقاطی پراکنده در بدن انسان و حیوان هستند که اصابت حتی یک ضربه کوچک به آن نقاط می تواند درد و ضعف و نابودی شدید بخشی از سیستم درونی بدن شخص را به همراه داشته باشد. این نقاط که اگر درست ماساژ داده شوند می توانند موجب درمان بیماری و رفع ضعف و خستگی و تقویت عمومی بدن شوند و اگر با هدف تخریب و دفاع از خود مورد استفاده قرار گیرند می‏ توانند باعث تاراندن مهاجمین و دور کردن و زمین گیر نمودن سریع حمله کنندگان به شما شوند. نقاط دیم ماک از دیر باز توسط استادان مبرز و برجسته هنرهای رزمی و درمانگران استاد و خردمند مشرق زمین شناسایی شده بودند و اسرار این نقاط سالها در درون معابد و مدارس رزمی مخفی مانده بود. در واقع نقاط دیم ماک دقیقا همان نقاطی هستند که در طب سوزنی برای بازکردن معابر و گذرگاه های انرژی حیاتی مورد تحریک قرار می گیرند و کارآیی و اثر بخشی طب سوزنی امروزه برهیچکس پوشیده نیست.

اینکه هر نقطه دیم ماک به کدام عضو درونی بدن مرتبط است و چگونه با اعمال ضربه ترکیبی به چند نقطه مشخص بتوان قوی ترین حریفان را نقش برزمین ساخت به همراه محل دقیق هر نقطه به صورت آموزش ویدئویی و با شرح کامل ویژگی آن نقطه به زبان فارسی از جمله امکانات این مجموعه ویدئویی بی نظیر به شمار می آید.

مطالب انگلیسی جالبی در مورد دیم ماک و نقاط فشار در بدن انسان

he Science Behind Dim Mak

By Dr Michael Kelly

Dim mak (death touch)  is an ancient martial art that consists of striking certain points on the body to cause illness or death. The points are usually called dim mak points, but they are also referred to as vital points and pressure points. The majority of these points correspond to the same locations as acupuncture points. Dim mak is an extremely dangerous martial art, which 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. Many have seen videotapes and seminars where a subject looses consciousness after being struck on certain points. Although this is a very dramatic demonstration method, it could have dangerous consequences.

Many believe that dim mak was created centuries ago by the same man who is believed to have developed the original tai chi form. Some have postulated that this form contained the founder's methods of attacking the most dangerous dim mak points. According to legend, this knowledge spread rapidly and influenced the development of many Chinese martial arts. These martial arts then influenced the ancient Okinawan martial art called karate. It is believed by many that the traditional katas of the Okinawan martial arts also contain the secrets of striking the dim mak points. This is interesting because Okinawan karate has had a major impact on the martial arts of Korea and Japan. Thus, it is conceivable that the traditional katas of these other martial arts could also contain the secrets of dim mak.

In the past, this knowledge was only taught to the most advanced and trusted students. As the martial arts spread around the world, the knowledge of dim mak (pressure point fighting) remained in seclusion. Thus, the true nature of many martial arts remained shrouded in secrecy. 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. 

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. If the dangerous effects of dim mak could be explained scientifically, the warnings about the points might have more credibility. There is a definite need for a reference on dim mak that is based on modern medical science. 

Dr. Michael Kelly has spent years studying the medical effects of dim mak and has found a great deal of medical research that provides evidence of dim mak's lethal effects. He has compiled all of his research into a new book, which explains the effects of dim mak on the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Topics such as the delayed death touch, knockouts, and attacking the internal organs are explained in detail using modern medical science. The book has been written in a format that will assist one in finding the dim mak applications contained within the traditional forms of many styles. 

The initial chapter starts off with a brief introduction to the history of dim mak, and then goes on to explain the essential elements of neuroscience needed to understand the remaining chapters. Dr. Kelly then takes his reader through a comprehensive explanation of the relationship between dim mak and medical science. Included are separate chapters on knockouts, attacking the internal organs, and dim mak's effects on the heart. The last couple of chapters explain the medical science behind the revival techniques and attempt to tie all the information together so that the reader can start to find the dim mak applications contained within their own style. This book is a must have for all serious students of the martial arts and anyone with an interest in the diabolical art of dim mak.

Martial Arts: Dim Mak (Death Touch)

Dim Mak, also know as Death Touch, is the ancient martial art of striking vital points of an opponent’s body. These strikes are engineered to cause “knock-out”, death or delayed reaction in the opponent.

These vital points are the same as used for healing in acupuncture and other Asian healing arts. Dim Mak is an integral part of all martial arts. However, very few instructors know much of specific Dim Mak techniques, and those that do are reluctant to pass on this knowledge to their students.

Most pressure points are located along the center line, an important concept of many Kung Fu styles including Wing Chun Kung Fu. Pressure points exist in the arms, legs, back and head, and they are also considered when protecting major striking targets along the centre line.

Investigating the Dim Mak Death Touch

·The old Kung Fu master touched his assailant, with no apparent effect.  Days later, the assailant died a sudden and mysterious death.  He was a victim of the legendary dim mak, the touch of death.

Dim Mak Does Not Equal Death Touch

The Cantonese term dim mak does not translate to “death touch”.  I have heard that a less dramatic, but more accurate translation would be “press artery”. 

With that clarification, it should be obvious that the skill of dim mak does exist; anyone can press an artery, right?  For more useful answers, we should ask more specific questions….

Can dim mak be performed on a skilled, resisting opponent?

There are pressure points on the body, which can be manipulated to cause immediate and excruciating pain.  And there are vital areas, which can be damaged with a relatively small amount of force.  Martial artists protect these points and areas.  But all this has little to do with dim mak.

By definition, dim mak operates on arteries, which are continuous and span the entire body.  Yes, some pressure points happen to be located along these arteries.  No, this does not make dim mak synonymous with pressure point striking or grappling.

According to TCM theory and practice as manifest in acupuncture, the body is covered with these arteries, also known as meridians.  If you are touching an opponent’s arm or leg, you are probably touching a meridian. 

In other words, if your opponent can touch you, they can probably perform dim mak. 

Can dim mak injure an opponent?

Simply touching an opponent’s meridian is unlikely to hurt them, much less kill them. Dim mak cannot be haphazard pressing and grabbing, any more than acupuncture is random poking about with a needle.

The connections between acupuncture/acupressure points and organ function are supported by thousands of years of practical experience, and by experiments with modern biomedical technology.  If acupressure can be used to cure sickness, it can obviously be used to cause sickness.

Can dim mak cause a delayed death?

If dim mak can influence organ function, then it absolutely can cause a delayed death, in a matter of days, weeks or months.  Consider these two concrete examples:

Chris Crudelli and Duan Bao Hua demonstrate dim mak (dian xue)

It seems to me that the legendary skill of dim mak is no more implausible than the more common skill of acupuncture, and it should be given a similar degree of respect and consideration.

Dim Mak Pressure Points - Can you afford not to know these weak striking points on the body when fighting self defence?

Also known as kung fu fighting points, these weak pressure points are dim mak vital striking points that are now used as karate striking points and tae kwon do pressure points in self defence.

Dim Mak World offers you the finest and most reliable source of authentic techniques on dim mak pressure points for self defence and healing in the martial arts.  

Dear Fellow Martial Artist,

You and your family can be subjected to a violent situation RIGHT NOW...at home, at work or in the street. Would you be abe to adequately protect yourself against these thugs, muggers or robbers?

If you are older, weaker or if you are not a trained professional fighter, are there some special techniques you could use to defend yourself quickly, effectively and safely? The answer is : YES!

In a violent situation, your life will depend on your knowledge of pressure points and whether or not you know how to use pressure points correctly to defend yourself and your family. And you would not want to risk your safety because you relied on information taught to you by an inferior teacher.

So you need authentic, accurate information presented in a clear and precise manner, with important applications and complex theories explained in a simple and direct way, making it easy for you to understand, apply and remember.

This is exactly what you will get when you study with me.

Every piece of information is authentic and factual.

You owe it to yourself -- and your family -- to keep up to date and learn the most effective pressure point techniques on the planet today!

How you'll benefit from studying Dim Mak with me

I offer you a Total Training Package packed in a complete, easy-to-understand programme that will help you become sharper and more powerful when defending yourself. You'll no longer just kick or punch aimlessly at an attacker but you will strike or seize key pressure points with precision. You will quickly stop unprovoked vicious attacks, making you safer and more confident at home and in the street.

Dim mak will maximise your mental and physical power as you learn to apply focus in the delivery of all your techniques. Not only will you learn to protect yourself effectively, you will also learn how to develop internal power, toughen your arms and legs and heal your body faster with pressure points and special healing exercises.

When you study with me, you will have access to authentic dim mak pressure points secrets as taught centuries ago. You’ll discover:

• time-saving tips to easily know which pressure points to use, WHEN to use them, when not to use them, WHY they work and HOW they work
• the same time-saving and street-effective pressure point techniques that have proven to be real lifesavers for me over the years
• the most powerful techniques and pressure point strategies that'll give you extra power, speed, confidence and self esteem
• increased accuracy and focus, in a new way that will fascinate your friends and colleagues
• and you’ll discover a new meaning to your martial arts.

Use minimum force to get maximum results

You will learn my unique Point Matching System and my special Point Location Methodology. Both are brilliant systems I have developed from 46 years of training and study in the Chinese combative and healing arts. You will:

1. Easily learn and remember pressure points
2. Quickly locate pressure points on the body and always remember their location
3. Learn how to select and use pressure points, quickly and easily
4. Learn the consequences of a blow to a pressure point
5. Learn how to determine the consequences of a blow to a pressure point
6. Learn exactly where and how to strike or seize pressure points
7. Learn how to hit dim mak targets convincingly, accurately and reliably.

Dim Mak is not just about pressure points; it is also about how you move to apply the points, so you can hit or seize the points quickly and accurately. Dim Mak's secret techniques were only taught to a few privileged masters. So be one of the few people in the world today who will know authentic dim mak. 

Who should You learn from?

It may surprise you to know that only ONE in 10 instructors truly understand the art and science of deadly pressure point fighting. We call it dim mak in Cantonese Chinese. It is also known as the death touch, the delayed death touch, poison hand or vital points striking. 

Consequently there are many inaccuracies, errors, contradictions and misleading statements or even downright blatant lies that are being made on pressure points in a number of seminars, books, magazines and websites. These errors are very serious, they are dangerous, and incorrect application will put you at risk.

Do not be tricked into learning from someone without genuine training in pressure points, who has invented silly techniques and theories about pressure points or the death touch. They are giving you incorrect information on the theory and application of pressure points.

So why are there so few genuine Dim Mak teachers around?

To be a qualified pressure point fighting instructor requires lengthy study and training under the supervision of an authentic Dim Mak teacher.  Ideally they should also have professional qualifications in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.  Good teachers are almost impossible to find today as authentic Dim Mak secrets has been passed down from generation to generation only to close family members and the most trusted students. 

Why is that so important?

This is very important because in dim mak, the basis of selecting pressure points in combat is based on Chinese martial arts principles and the ancient Chinese medical theories used in Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chinese healing arts. Therefore, it can be said that dim mak is more sophisticated and more effective than popular pressure point fighting techniques. Dim mak techniques are not commonly found in ordinary martial arts training.

In the past, pressure point masters were also professional doctors who used acupuncture and Chinese herbs to heal the sick and injured. These martial arts masters were often required to heal themselves and their students from injuries from hard training and real combat. These masters also created special exercises and natural remedies based on their extensive knowledge to preserve their health and longevity.

Not only were these doctors fully versed in Chinese medicine, they were martial arts experts who used their Chinese medical skills in the martial arts to adversely affect the human body with pressure points. These masters were few in numbers and were highly sought after. Today in our modern society, this has not changed.

If you truly wish to learn authentic dim mak pressure points secrets that have been handed down behind closed doors to only the most trusted and skilled practitioners from generation to generation, I urge you to begin your study with me, today.

I have 46 years of experience in Chinese combative and healing arts. To help spread the knowledge to non-Chinese, I founded the Golden Lion Dim Mak Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy and have been its Chief Instructor for 36 years. Since then, many of my students have won medals in national and international competitions. For the past 21 years, I have been treating patients as a professional clinical acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, drawing on my skills in An Mo Tui Na massage, Dao Yin, Chi Kung, and special healing exercises for the sick and injured. I truly believe you can benefit from my unique experience in the field of Dim Mak defence and healing.

For your own safety and benefit, learn from my time-tested experience and proven knowledge. I sincerely believe you will learn secrets that you will not find anywhere else. I have compiled all my knowledge into comprehensive products that EVERY martial arts student or teacher -- new and advanced -- can use successfully.

Can you still benefit if you are trained in another type of martial arts?

The answer is YES. You will not find all of these ancient deadly dim mak techniques and strategies in your style of martial arts. And unless your teacher has also received authentic Dim Mak instruction, then you risk learning unsafe techniques that may not work in today's society.

Mastery of pressure points cannot be defined by mere physical technique alone; it is an art and a science that epitomise Chinese culture, philosophy and medicine. When you learn from me,

• You’ll go beyond just physical skill. I’ll teach you how to safely engage in a series of deadly defence techniques that are performed with a commitment to perfection that goes beyond the limits of ordinary martial arts. You’ll pursue your martial arts into its higher spiritual realms.
• You’ll learn specialised information that is not revealed by anyone else. This includes which specific pressure points to use, when and how to use them, and why they give the results they do.
• And you’ll easily integrate your new wisdom with your current knowledge of martial arts.  If you do not train in any specific style, you are welcome to use my courses for your personal advancement and training.

Will you be able to protect yourself as you become older and weaker?

The biggest benefit of learning Dim Mak is that it will enable you to become a better fighter even as you get older. Dim Mak was created to enable an older, slower or weaker practitioner to defeat a younger, stronger and faster aggressor. Imagine how much more effective you will be if you incorporate Dim Mak principles into your current fighting style or self defence programme.

Dim Mak focuses on accuracy, timing, and ‘efficiency’ when delivering a telling blow in self defence. As we age we naturally tend to lose speed, power and agility, however with correct training, accuracy and efficiency you can improve with age and experience thus putting the odds back in your favour.

The movements of Dim Mak do not require great flexibility or agility so you can continue training to a very advanced age. When you study with me, you will learn how to adapt your particular style for Dim Mak; you will increase your power at least ten times or more.  You will actually get better as you get older; thereby following in the footsteps of the ancient masters.

My objective is to train you to become proficient in dim mak pressure points. You will learn Dim Mak Theory, its unique Practical Applications and special Strategies that have been a closely guarded secret for centuries.  We know these skills have been kept secret because until we released dim mak openly to the public, no one else was seen performing authentic dim mak techniques.

All teaching materials are presented to you clearly and precisely so it is easy to incorporate dim mak into your martial arts style.

• You'll learn secrets that others cannot teach you. I am currently the one of the very few teacher in the western world today who can teach the entire topic of authentic Dim Mak pressure points in fluent English. You'll learn personally from me and my team of disciples.
• You'll triple the effectiveness of your techniques...Overnight! Students who are much smaller are suddenly able to defend themselves more effectively against larger and stronger opponents.
• You'll discover secrets taught only to some selected masters, and you’ll know pressure points for both healing and for self defence.
• You’ll perform and develop your martial arts skills with more meaning, precision and increased focus, more than ever before, in a new way that will fascinate your friends and colleagues!
• You will maximise your natural power; you'll get faster results as you’ll integrate new knowledge about pressure points with your existing knowledge of martial arts!
• You’ll increase your power by at least 10 times or more.
• All my products can be fully TAX DEDUCTIBLE. So Reward yourself now.