The 36 deadly Bubishi Points gives detailed explanations on how the pressure points of Traditional Chinese Medicine found in the venerable Chinese "Bible of Karate" - the Bubishi -are used to attack an opponent and how to defend yourself against such attacks.
Whole much as been written about the vital points and their medicinal importance, martial research on the subject has been lacking. Cardwell discusses the vital points from the perspective of an experienced martial artist including hoe they are related to the 8 extraordinary vessels and the 12 main meridians which circulate energy throughout the body. The book explains that understanding how this system works, martial artists will be able to recognize an attack on these points and to effectively defend themselves againt them.
Through detailed step-by-step instructionss and 98 photographs and illustrationes, The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points shows how this knowledge can be employed to respond to an attacker employing these ancient methods in modern, violent situations.
