Dim Mak

[Batokensen]

Dim Mak:

The Fatal Touch. This is a form of Ninjitsu in which the techniques are used to knock-out, incapacitate, cripple, or even kill with a touch from the thumb, index finger, or the index and middle fingers.

So far, my knowledge in this subject is basic, due to the lack of good instructors around my area, and the fact that no books display where the points are, they just describe the art. Or else when I search the internet, it comes up with book sites or it's a band.

I know only three of twenty eight Dim Mak techniques. I know the Kanto's Strike Point (knockout), Thumb to Ear strike (fatal), and Dual Finger Jab to Esophagus (incapacitation, fatal if too much pressure and no medical attention).

Anyone else know any others?

[Andy Murray]

http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7197

[Andrew Green]

Dim Mak is a chinese term, Ninjitsu is Japanese. It does not translate to fatal touch.

Dr Yang Jwing Ming's books on Chin-na provide a fair amount of information, perhaps you could try them.

But don't look for death touches, otherwise you might as well look for unicorns and leppricons too ;)

[Batokensen]

Basically, I was actually looking for the knock-out techniques. Learning other arts first along with the Samurai's Code of Bushido makes it so I don't really want to kill an enemy, let alone without them acknowledging my prescence. I however, can compromise when I feel the need to be silent.

As for Dim Mak being a Chinese term, I'm not sure why I know it as that. I basically search around on the Internet to build on my knowledge of Ninjitsu arts, techniques, and history. One site listed it as Dim Mak, the Fatal Touch, and so far when I search, I don't find many sites that compromise that.

Thanks for the knowledge though. I truly appreciate it. I feel it shall aid me on my quest for knowledge and abilities as a Martial Artist.

"You'd better stand and fight, because if you run, you will only die tired." ~ Someone who I can't remember the name to. Not that I could pronounce it either.

Peace

[Andy Murray]

Originally posted by Andrew Green
Dim Mak is a chinese term, Ninjitsu is Japanese. It does not translate to fatal touch.

Dr Yang Jwing Ming's books on Chin-na provide a fair amount of information, perhaps you could try them.

But don't look for death touches, otherwise you might as well look for unicorns and leppricons too ;)

Is a 'leppricon' a criminal with an infectious flesh rotting disease?

[Andrew Green]

Yes thats right, I can't spell Leprechaun without assistance.

[Batokensen]

In fact dude, I believe that Leprechauns have nothing to do with Martial Arts. It's not like the Irish use them or originated any of them. He didn't care to check spelling, because this ain't school. Besides he was using it as a reference to many of the non-existent fatal touch techniques that exist in movies and cartoons nowadays. I think there may only be 2 or 3 so he didn't want me to think that there are more. Besides, take it easy, we don't usually care about grammar unless we can't understand a term.

[Andrew Green]

Leprechauns have nothing to do with the martial arts? Are you sure?

Bugger.

Wll now I'm back to the drawing board.....

[Batokensen]

Hell, I like you dude. You're funny. Oh and yes, I'm sure. Oh and one thing. Does it matter if I teach myself? Because people have tested me and my Ninjitsu is pretty damned effective.

[nzric]

Erle Montaigue has everything you'll need to know about dim mak in his website www.taichiworld.com . Download the full dim mak book there

[totality]

you're getting quite the little fan club, AG.

[Andrew Green]

I aim to please.... or annoy.... one of the two :D

[Batokensen]

Aight, thanks for the info nzric. I'm downloading the book now. Hopefully, this helps.

Enjoy "...for the trainee has replaced the master"

[cloudgodd]

Batokensen

[cloudgodd]

Batokensen,

oops--- anyway if you are looking for vital areas in ninjutsu look for 'kyoshu' it all you need....Cloud

[Batokensen]

Good, good. The more tips I have the more I can learn from. Thanks cloud.

The more the merry, or something like that.

Batokensen

[David]

Originally posted by nzric
Erle Montaigue has everything you'll need to know about dim mak in his website www.taichiworld.com . Download the full dim mak book there

I got the book in it's nice new pdf format and I just scrolled through to the end to have a look see if anything much had changed.

Got to the last page and noticed a cure for neck sprains. It just so happened that my flatmate was bedridden with a sprained neck, in constant pain, unable to move.

Well I gave it (a point in the hand, not the neck) a couple of good whacks with my trusty phoenix fist which caused her much pain and me much mirth.

The upshot is that she was up and shopping within 2 hours and vehemently denies it had anything to do with my ruthless ministrations.

:)

Rgds,
David