A rant about theory over experience
First let me reiterate that the term "Kyusho" means or translates as "Vital Point". There are vital points to each entity, occurrence, science, art, thing in life. These are all based on reality that has been revealed through research, experience and cross examination as well as applications.
What is missing in the field of many Health Therapies, Martial Concepts and Energetic Development methods (Qigong, Yoga and others), is common sense. Too many are caught up in the mystic and mythical world of TCM (Related to Martial, Health and Energy development), or other related concepts.
I believe reality and common sense (along with actual training) will prevail... well for some, as people awaken and ancient truths are further revealed.
OK first it is one thing to realize that the real anatomical structures are what Kyusho is all about, but then what do you do with that information to actualize it into skill and results, is the next vital point.
Components
There are vital components that need to be in place to get the affects you are looking for, be it in martial, health or energetic aspects, they are the same:
- What type structure
- How to access
- What are you trying to accomplish
- How do you accomplish it
- Tools to accomplish it
- Attributes
Next
One needs to understand these components in relation to their attributes to best understand, manipulate and achieve the desired results:
- Electrical - Nerve impulse for motor, sensory and autonomic function.
- Mechanical - Fluid, matter and gas transfers.
- Organic - Manifestations or affects on physiology and functionality.
- Actions - Process of manipulation.
Then we must study and achieve, through physical actions and how the body reacts or responds when it protects or exposes any and all of these functions.
Training
This is where the real education takes place, as Kyusho is not meant to be theory, simply a mental process, it is in the long arduous hours of physical training that will gain you real skill and nothing else. Not only will real training gain you more access skill, it will prepare you for real need. You can only master Kyusho if you can use it on the move under increasingly confusing, stressful and fatiguing actions, this is your education into Anatomical Reality.
As example in Health, no two situations are exactly the same. It is only through hands on with many people over many sessions that the main underlying idea is seen. Then through developed empathy and instinct can each individual be benefitted at their own level.
This is even what modern medical practices are now negating as prescriptions are prescribed for symptom rather than a more thorough human investigation of the individual.
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