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~ George A. Dillman (Author) "Kata can be compared to a song..." (more)
Key Phrases: pressure point fighting, complex torque, strike this point, Chris Thomas, Advanced Pressure Point Fighting of Ryukyu-Kernpo, Body of Golgi (more...)
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High quality paperback. One of the fastest selling martial arts books in the world! 20,000 copies in print. 9x10 1/2" Full Color cover. 500 plus charts, illustrations, and photos. Authors George Dillman, with Chris Thomas are considered the top experts on pressure point self-defense in the world. Because of this book, Black Belt Magazine editor Michael James said," Dillman will change the way future generations learn karate."

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Dillman Karate Intl (December 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0963199633
  • ISBN-13: 978-0963199638
  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #448,608 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Junk Fu, April 17, 2005
By Armando Sainz "Armando Sainz" (Jacksonville, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This stuff doesn't work. Only the willing will it work on. The rest of us will be pounding your head in. Dillman is a charlatan and so are his cronies.
I went to one of the seminars and found out first hand that not even the 200 plus pound instructor could make any of this nonsense work on me. They thought my nerves were dead because I do Wing Chun. I don't know where they would get that idea. My student however sent the instructor flying when he put his hands on him. I was a little embarrassed by it but not more than the big sensei.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Pressure Point Fighting, May 25, 2000
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This is the second book in Mr. Dillman and Thomas' series on Pressure Point Fighting. It is much more in-depth than their first book, which the authors reference as laying the "foundations" of using Pressure Point Fighting techniques. This book covers significantly more material, and makes better use of charts and illustrations. Some of the theories presented by the authors on the basis of Pressure Point Strikes, as well as the reasons why Pressure Points work, are controversial within the Martial Arts and Medical community. The authors attempt to cover 78 of the 350+ classical Chinese acupoints (22 on the arms, 26 on the head, 13 on the torso, 10 on the legs and 7 on the back), and 7 "extra-ordinary" points (5 on the arms, one on the head, and one on the legs).

The authors have used a series of body photographs to illustrate the Traditional Chinese Medicine energy pathways and acupoint locations. While the illustrations are an improvement, in my opinion, over Mr. Dillman and Thomas' first book, there are a few problems too. Several of the photos have problems with incorrect lighting, occasional out of focus images and lack of detail in certain poses. As such, they are of varying degrees of usefulness. The authors have also elected to use a mixture of black dots and "bullseye" stickers, placed on the skin of the photo subject, to highlight pressure point locations.

The level of information given on each point is not consistently presented. In general, the authors give a description of the point location, and give what they believe is the anatomical structural association of the point (i.e., why it works in that area of the body). Then they usually (but not always) give a block of text marked "Method" in which they give some point activation instructions and occasionally discuss the results of the strike. This lack of discussion on the effects of the strike / rub / slap may leave some readers disappointed. For example, on page 98, they discuss hitting Small Intestine 16 (SI-16), by simply noting "...strike this point at about a 30 degree angle from the back to the front." No additional narrative is given regarding the martial effects of the strike, nor the effects to the body. This is concerning to me, since SI-16 is a very dangerous acupoint. If you strike straight into the point with sufficient force and intent, you can cause a knockout (KO). But there is also an extreme risk of producing emotional side effects. Additionally, with a slightly harder blow, this point has been known to be fatal! None of these issues or risks are discussed, nor are similar issues covered in the majority of the other points.

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book which gives lots of information on pp fighting., October 16, 1999
Many people just want to learn how to beat someone up. Mr Dillman shows the most efective and 'sometimes' humain methods of controling a situation. The book is mearly a tool in discovering the finer details of PP fighting. Having studied Acupuncture and Martial arts for a large portion of my life I feel strongley that the information given is of great importance to any martial artist. Having been KO'ed by some of these points I can Guarentee that these techniques DO work. The problem is not the techniques that are taught by Mr Dillman but by people having "Tunnel Vission" with regards their martial arts. A thoroughly enjoyable book and a recommended read for any one with an interest in martial arts and PP fighting, although it does help to have a bit of knowledge about how the body functions both in western medicine and in Chinese philosophy also. Well done Mr Dillman.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Is there something else in kata besides just punching and kicking?
After 10 or 15 years of doing the same kata one begins to wonder what else is there about kata and these techniques? Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. H. Curtis

1.0 out of 5 stars Dillman is a joke in the fighting art community
YouTube & wikipedia George Dillman and you'll see & hear his bizarre explanations why his techniques fail on non cooperating volunteers. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Huy Nguyen

4.0 out of 5 stars Another piece in the puzzle...


It has been said that "Nothing is EVERYTHING but everything is SOMETHING". This book is another piece in the puzzle of understanding martial technique... Read more
Published on September 26, 2007 by Bushido Practitioner

3.0 out of 5 stars Too soft, but with some good contents
The contents of the book is accurate as far as I can tell. I am also a follower of pressure point fighting, BUT I felt that this book contained a lot of practically irrelevant... Read more
Published on May 27, 2007 by HARM KIRCHHOFF

4.0 out of 5 stars My Personal Experience May Be of Some Small Interest
God knows I wouldn't claim my experience to be either exhaustive or authoritative, but of the two times I've knocked someone out, one was with a pressure point. Read more
Published on October 1, 2006 by D. Paden

5.0 out of 5 stars Seeing is believing
The reviewer below is an uninformed moron. I have attended several of Mr. Dillman's seminars and have had many of the knockouts described in the book performed on me personally. Read more
Published on December 18, 2005 by plinker

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book! Lots of knowledge
I am training under one of George Dillman's former students and I find this book to be a great reference tool. Read more
Published on May 31, 2004 by thatsdm2u

5.0 out of 5 stars pressure points are the way to go
To any and all people who think Dillamn is a fraud, you should come to a seminar and see how easy it is to knock out a non-believer. Read more
Published on December 30, 2003 by Dave

1.0 out of 5 stars Pure fantasy
I wonder if Mr Dillman has ever had a real fight? because there is nothing in this book that could be used in a real fight. The techniques are pure fantasy. Read more
Published on August 17, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars big disappointment
Dillman knows how to do pressure points, but his book is too general and the pictures are taken from 10 feet away during one of his seminars. Read more
Published on April 6, 2003

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