Brian C. Adams

(from Introduction)

With the introduction and acceptance of karate and all its related arts throughout the world, have come many legends, a great many of them dealing with the physiological possibilities of various type blows on the human anatomy. These legends from the past are very intriguinng, but unscientific. In this modern age there are still many unanswered questions regarding the potential of a well-focused karate blow ion its target. My goal is to try and stimulate a greater interest in the scientific aspect of the art of karate, with emphasis on the medical effects of karate blows.

Naturally, I have included blows familiar to most schools of karate. These blows include killing, paralyzing and partially disabling blows in varying degrees of severity. One must remember that whenever the human element is involved, there is no such thing as absolute perfection. This is why in many of the sections it is indicated that there is more than one possible result, because the blow may be slightly off target or because of other existing conditions which might be hindered by unforseen circumstances.

It must be clearly understood that I have just barely scratched the surface of a subject that will continue to regain its status in the martial arts. I have dealt only with the common and uncomplicated phases of injury that can occur from a karate blow.

Contents

Introduction
1 Striking the Forehead
2 Striking the Ears
3 Striking the Temple
4 Striking the Eye
5 Striking the Bridge of the Nose
6 Striking the Spot Under the Nose
7 Striking the Jaw
8 Striking the Throat
9 Striking the Back of the Neck
10 Striking the Collar Bone
11 Striking the Solar Plexus
12 Striking the side of the Rib Cage
13 Striking the Diaphragn
14 Striking the Spleen
15 Striking the Kidney
16 Striking the Elbow
17 Striking the Bladder
18 Striking the Groin
19 Striking the Spine
20 Striking the Thigh
21 Striking the Back of the Knee
22 Striking the Front Knee Joint
23 Striking the Shin Bone
24 Striking the Achilles Tendon
Shock
Bibliography
Index… (mehr)