Dim Mak

Dim Mak (dim mak is an approximate Cantonese pronunciation of 點脈, equivalent to 點穴, pinyin diǎnxué) is training the use of the pressure points in some styles of Chinese martial arts to kill or incapacitate an opponent.

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Cantonese - Pinyin - Pressure points - Chinese martial arts

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Traditional Chinese medicine theory is based on the idea that specific pathway lines called meridians exist on the human body, which include hundreds of acupressure points. Acupuncture is the most well known use of the meridian system. Pressing, seizing or striking these points (or combinations of points) with specific intent and certain angles can result in either heightening or diminishing qi circulation in the body, according to this theory.

Related Topics:
Chinese medicine - Acupressure - Acupuncture - Seizing - Qi

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Effects are said to range between weakening an opponent, to deadening limbs or organ systems to slowing bodily functions to the point of death.

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Many modern martial artists consider the legends of Dim Mak to be a wu xia fiction. Others assert that it was a form of sorcery, at one point, but is now a lost art. Yet others claim to teach it in the martial syllabus of their schools. Because of the deadly nature of the style, it is only taught to martial arts students on rare occasions.

Related Topics:
Wu xia - Sorcery

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