Medical doctor explains the medical science behind dim mak(kyusho, vital points, pressure points) Includes dim mak history,techniques, and articles. Dim mak (death touch) is an ancient martial art that consists of striking certain points on the body to cause illness or death.

Photographs of secret dim mak points on a live model. See pressure points on an actual person.

He has authored two books: Death Touch: The Science Behind the Legend of Dim Mak and The Dim Mak Medical Guide. He is currently completing his third book on combat sports medicine. Dr. Kelly has been involved with the martial arts since a child.

Dim mak online was created as a means of teaching dim mak and the medical science behind it to dedicated members of the martial arts community. Members are already raving about how the information in this section is helping them to learn and understand dim mak/kyusho from a whole new perspective.

First, most of the dim mak points work by causing pain in the nervous system. Interestingly, the body has a built in mechanism for blocking pain. Medical science has found that stimulating certain areas of spinal cord can actually block the perception of pain.

Anyone who has ever been struck hard on a dim mak point or witnessed a pressure point knockout can attest to dim mak's effectiveness. However, there are many who question the ancient explanation of dim mak's effects.

Kelly uses modern medical science to explain the true dangers and deadly effects of dim mak. In addition, he teaches how to use modern medical science to find and develop deadly dim mak techniques. This book proves that there are lethal points on the body and shows how to …

"Death Touch" is the most revolutionary book, and the only one I have seen, that reveals a total medical, anatomical, and physiological perspective on the ancient secrets of Dim-Mak. Dr. Kelly has provided a total explanation of an ancient Art shrouded in mystery. Highly recommended and a truly great contribution." -Dr Jonn Mumford D.O., D.C.

These dim mak points lie directly over vulnerable portions of the liver and enable one to directly attack the liver. When the liver is shown, one can see how these dim mak points lie directly over the liver. When the rib cage is shown, it becomes clear that the liver is actually well protected.

The ST 9 Point. The stomach 9 point is located directly over the carotid sinus, and the bifurcation of the carotid arteries. Over stimulation of the carotid sinus is associated with both cardiac arrest and vasovagal fainting.