Ryukyu Kempo Point Theories
Cycle of Creation
Cycle of Destruction
Diurnal Cycle
Theory Overview
Pressure points can be used for a number of applications. Activating pressure points in one of the sequences given below can result in a stunned or even unconscious opponent. Pressure points can be used to achieve pain compliance. They can also be used to enhance joint lock control holds.
Appropriate use of pressure points can also relieve pain and bring a person back to consciousness.
The cycle of creation uses the element properties of pressure points. Activating pressure points in this sequence will tend to restore energy in a person - thus the name "Cycle of Creation."
The cycle is:
Fire creates Earth
Earth creates Metal
Metal creates Water
Water creates Wood
Wood creates Fire
The cycle of creation uses the element properties of pressure points. Activating pressure points in this sequence will tend to destroy energy in a person - thus the name "Cycle of Destruction. It is generally held that, when appropriate points are activated,
3 points in a sequence will tend to provide as stun (light KO)
4 points in a sequence will tend to result in unconsciousness (deep KO)
5 points in a sequence may result in death
The cycle is:
Fire burns Wood
Earth dams Water
Metal cuts Wood
Water corrodes Metal
Wood penetrates Earth
The diurnal cycle uses the organ properties of pressure points. Activitating pressue points in this sequence will tend destroy energy in a person. It is also understood that energy flows through the body, from meridian to meridian throughout the 24 hour day, thus the name "Diurnal cycle."
The cycle is:
3 am to 5 am Lung
5 am to 7 am Large Intestine
7 am to 9 am Stomach
9 am to 11 am Spleen
11 am to 1 pm Heart
1 pm to 3 pm Small Intestine
3 pm to 5 pm Bladder
5 pm to 7 pm Kidney
7 pm to 9 pm Pericardium
9 pm to 11 pm Triple Warmer
11 pm to 1 am Gall Bladder
1 am to 3 am Liver
