Gyokko Ryu Kyusho

Vital Points (Kyusho)

The Head (Atama)

Jinchu (Center Of The Human) - base of the nose which is the spot directly above the upper lip. Also simply called Jin (Human).

Kasumi (Mist) - the temple. Also called Rangiku (Disordered Chrysanthemums).

The Neck (Kubi)

Amado (Door Of Rain) - the area where the lymph glands are, about two inches below the ear on the side of the neck. Also known as Kubi Doumyaku.

Asagasumi (Morning Mist) - the part of the neck directly under the chin. Also called Asagiri.

Ittou Nittou Santou (One Two Three) - The tracheal notch and the indents of the clavicle on either side.

Yoko Kubusuji - the side of the neck toward the back, about one inch to the left and right of the spine.

The Body (Karada)

Butsumetsu (The Day Buddha Died) - the bottom-most ribs under the chest muscle. The name suggests that the opponent will have trouble standing for seven days.

Hara (Core) - The general region of the stomach. The center of the core from which power builds.

Kimon (Demon Gate) - the chest or more specifically five points above the nipple.

Kinketsu (Money Loss) - the sternum.

Suigetsu (Water Moon) - the solar plexus or more specifically the center middle point between the upper abs below the diaphragm. Also called Shishiran (Confusing Tiger).

Ura Kimon (Inner Demon Gate) - the gap between the 4th and 5th ribs directly under the right pectoral.

Wakitsubo (Side Of The Body) - the side of the ribs under the armpit. Also known as wakidai.

The Arm (Ude)

Hoshi (Stars) - the inner knob of the elbow joint on the inside of the arm.

Hoshi-zawa (Cliff of Stars) - the crook of the elbow.

Kin (Muscle) - the web of the thumb.

Kote (Little Hand) - the wrist.

Nagare (Stream) - the soft underside of the forearm.

The Legs (Ashi)

Kaku (Breaking) - the back, inner, or outer side of the knee.

Kobura - the back of the opponent's leg just above the crook of the knee.

 

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