Cliff Field

It is said that the original martial arts masters would only give their 'secrets' to the most trusted students-and never to Westerners. From the perspective acupoint strikes it is easy to see why these claims originated: the masters knew that Westerners could not understand the underlying concepts. Until Now.

Veteran martial artist Cliff Field has been physician for nearly 30 years and has used acupuncture in his practice for nearly that long. His background in both Eastern and Western medicine, as well as his years studying karate, gives him a unique insight into how strikes to specific points on the human body can cause unexpected-even lethal-damage.

In this book Field gives you a deep understanding of human anatomy, physiology, physics, biomechanics,and energetics-the flow of chi through the meridians-as it pertains to martial arts techniques. This easy-to-understand examination of karate both a Western medical perspective and an Eastern energetic perspective demonstrates how to attack the body at its weakest points, both anatomically and energetically.

Contents

Inroduction
Chapter 1 Medical and physiological aspects of karate strikes and targets' Western perspective
1 The physics and biomechanics of karate
Biomechanics
Physics
2Targets
Jodan level-Clavicle (collarbone(; Larynx; Suprasternal notch; Carotid sinus; Zygomatic arch; Bones of the orbits; Nasal bones; Eyes; Ears; Temple; Jaw; Concussion/whiplash
Chudan level-Ribs; Abdomen; Arms
Gedan level-Bladder; Genitals; Groin; Knee; Lower extremity
3 Extremity joint locks and pressure points
Chapter 2 Chi energetics and acupoint strikes: Eastern perspective
1 Primer on chi flow
2 Strikes and chi flow-Setup points; Accuracy and direction of the strike; Force of the strike; Time of day; Bilateral strikes; Striking mutliple points in the same meridian; Striking related yin/yang meridians
3 Acupoint location
4 Acupoint description
Lung channel of hand taiyin
Spleen channel of foot taiyin
Liver channel of foot jueyin
Pericardium channel of foot jueyin
Pericardium channel of hand jueyin
Heart channel of hand shaoyin
Large intestine channel of hand yangming
Gallbladder channel of foot shaoyang
Stomach channel of foot yangming
Sanjio channel of hand shaoyang
Small intestine channel of hand taiyang
5 Striking weapons
6 Application of acupoint combinations in strikes
P 6 then Gb 31
P 6, Lu 8, H 5 then P 1
P 6 then St 15
P 6, Lu 5 then Liv 14
P 6 then Sp 17 or 18
Gb 1 then Gb 24
P 6 then Gb 24
St 9 then Gb 24
Li 10 then St 6 (or each alone)
7 Acupoints in control techniques
Lu 9
H 5, H 6, and H 7
Si 7
Chapter 3 First aid
1 Immediate life-threatening injuries
A Airway
B Breathing
C Circulation
D Disability/neurological
2 Major injuries
Airway injuries
Lung trauma
Broken bones and dislocated joints-Apply a splint
Major bleeding
Concussion-Symptions of concussion; What to expect following a concussion; Prevention
Whiplash
Cervical spine injuries
3 Minor injuries
Bruises
Sprains
Cuts, scrapes, and abrasions
Bloody nose
Broken or knocked-out tooth
4 First aid for chi flow injuries
Basic principles
General acupoint principles
Specific acupoint treatment-Dizziness, concussion symptioms, knockouts, faintness; Shortness of breath or 'getting the wind knocked out'; No pulse
Summary
Glossary
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