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Pressure Point Chart
Generally speaking, a "pressure point" is a location where the intersection of vessels, nerves or muscular structures makes for particular sensitivity. This sensitivity, depending on the location, the nature of the individual and the technique can be used to either disable an individual or facilitate the execution of some technique.
Despite mythology to the contrary, the typical Korean warrior was not versed in Traditional Chinese medicine. However, the system that has given us Acupuncture and Acupressure does provide a convenient method of identifying and locating sensitive points using a universally accepted nomenclature. In addition, knowing the methods of Traditional Chinese medicine to have a long history of effective intervention with both injury and illness, understanding of the principles, though beyond the focus of this art, can only help lend greater appreciation for the contributions of the Asian cultures.
Note: Human Body Diagram courtesy of www.bigdogvideos.com/movies/man.jpg
Structure | Korean Term | TCM Location | TCM Identifier |
1. Eyes | Noon ( 눈 ) | Bladder - 1 | Cheong Myeong (청 명 ) |
2. Beneath the Cheekbones | Small Intestine - 18 | Kual Lyo ( 관 료 ) | |
3. Ears | Gwee ( 귀 ) | Small Intestine - 19 | Ch'eong-gung ( 청궁 ) |
4. Behind the Ears (Mastoid Process) | Triple Burner - 17 | Yep'ung ( 예풍 ) | |
5. Jowl (Mandibular Nerve) | Mokdongmaek ( 목동멕 ) | Conception Vessel 22 | Ch'eondol ( 천돌 ) |
6. Upper Lip (Philtrum) | In Joong ( 인 중 ) | Governing Vessel - 26 | Sugu ( 수구 ) |
7. Gum line (Mandible) | Bol ( 볼 ) | Stomach - 5 | Taeyeong ( 대영 ) |
8. Pharynx | Governing Vessel - 23 | Sangsŏng ( 상성 ) | |
9. Throat (Suprasternal Fossa) | Governing Vessel - 22 | Shinhoe ( 신회 ) | |
10. Neck (Jugular Vein) | Large Intestine - 18 | Pu Dol ( 부돌 ) | |
11. Rear of Neck (Trapezius Muscle) | Gallbladder - 21 | Kyeonjeong ( 견정 ) | |
12. Heart (7th Cervical Vertebrae) | Shimjang ( 심장 ) | Bladder - 17 | Kyeoksu ( 격수 ) |
13. Kidneys (1st lumbar Vertebrae) | Kongpat (콩팥 ) | Bladder - 22 | Samch'osu ( 삼초수 ) |
14. Inside Collarbone | Kyungboo ( 경부 ) | Stomach - 11 | Kisa ( 기사 ) |
15. Triceps | Paleui Altong ( 팔의 알통 ) | Triple Burner - 12 | Sorak ( 소락 ) |
16. Inside Elbow (Radial Nerve) | Pal Koop Kwanjul ( 팔굽관절 ) | Lung - 5 | Ch'eokt'aek ( 척택 ) |
17. Outside Elbow (Ulnar Nerve) | Pal Koop ( 팔 굽 ) | Heart - 3 | Sohae ( 소해 ) |
18. Forearm | Su Sam Le | Large Intestine - 10 | Su Sam Ri ( 수삼리 ) |
19. Inside Wrist | An Palmok ( 안팔목 ) | Lung - 7 | Yeolgyeol ( 열결 ) |
20. Outside Wrist | Bakkat Palmok ( 바깥 팔목 ) | Heart - 5 | T'ong ri ( 통리 ) |
21. Finger Web | Triple Burner - 3 | Joong jeo ( 중저 ) | |
22. Thumb Web | Large Intestine - 4 | Hapkok ( 합곡 ) | |
23. Fingers | Sonkarak ( 손가락 ) | ||
24. Armpit (Axilla) | Kyudeurangi ( 겨드랑이 ) | Heart - 1 | Keokch'eon (극천 ) |
25. Solar Plexus (Xiphoid Process) | Myong Chi ( 명 지 ) | Conception Vessel 14 | Keogwol ( 거궐 ) |
26. Ribs (7th Intercostal Space) | Liver - 14 | Kimun ( 기문 ) | |
27. Floating Ribs (11th Rib Tip) | Liver - 13 | Changmun ( 장문 ) | |
28. Belly (Urinary Bladder) | Conception Vessel 3 | Chung-geuk ( 중극 ) | |
29. Testes | Ko Wan ( 고환 ) | Conception Vessal - 1 | Hoeum ( 회음 ) |
30. Inguinal Crease | Joagolshingyung ( 좌골신경 ) | Bladder - 50 | Wich'ang ( 위창 ) |
31. Inside of Thigh | Chiboo ( 치부 ) | Spleen - 11 | Kimun ( 기문 ) |
32. Back of Knee | Bladder - 54 | Chilbyeon ( 질변 ) | |
33. Inside of knee | Liver - 8 | Kokch'eon ( 곡천 ) | |
34. Inside of Ankle | Ahn Bal Mok ( 안바깥발목 ) | Spleen - 6 | Sameumgyo ( 삼음교 ) |
35. Back of Ankle (Achilles Tendon) | Duitchookyakjam ( 뒷축약잠 ) | Bladder - 60 | Kollyoon ( 곤륜 ) |
36. Instep (2nd/3rd Metatarsal) | Bal Dung ( 발 등 ) | Stomach - 42 | Ch'oongyang ( 충양 ) |
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