Tools, Targets and Techniques

  So what do we value more, the tools, the target or the technique? Today we can see a divergence from the more ancient practices as the mainstream martial artist values techniques as the most valued aspect of their training.  But this does not appear in line...

Sealing the Breath

  Gasp... As we saw in the deep tissue article, that although very effective it is also permanently damaging to varying degree.  In today's letigis society, it is no longer an acceptable means of self protection. Kyusho has the answer still as we can use more...

OZ

  "An Ounce... of prevention is worth a pound of cure" - Benjamin Franklin I know what you are thinking... "my God he has lost his mind, what has this got to do with Kyusho". Well Kyusho means "Vital Point", we study them for better protection of Family and Self....

Deep Tissue

  Deeper... We have been talking about pressure points not really being Kyusho for the past few years as the evolution of Kyusho has progressed. No longer are we looking at pressure points of acupuncture to teach use the ancient arts of Kyusho or Dim Mak.  We...

Test

  For International Certification in Kyusho we offer online education and certification: We have one curriculum and three ways to work with it for certification. (in order of educational quality and cost - lesser to greater) 1. The Black Belt Program - you work...

Kyusho Certification – Online

  For International Certification in Kyusho we offer online education and certification: There are two main programs available to suit your particular needs or goals. One is ranking in Kyusho (Dan Levels) in which just the skill is trained. Second is a Kyusho...

Kyusho Charts

  Map to the inner being People always ask where they can find the best pressure point charts.... is it in the old texts, is it in the 3D models of the Bronze Man (women, children and animals now as well) or is it in more life like drawings. Charts are getting...

Kyusho Self Protection

  Not Defense The term "Self Defense" has a negative connotation that from the start can yield failure for the user.  The problem is that this label already portrays in the mindset that the individual is a victim of a violent act or aggression and that the...

Uechi Ryu Seisan Archive

Uechi Ryu Seisan Kata (Circa 1997) SEISAN (十三) In Mandarin Chinese, the name translates into Thirteen and is the second of the three core katas.  Usually interpreted as "Thirteen modes of attack and defense" or "13 positions to attack/defend from" (with alternate...