Has anyone here studied pressure point fighting (ei: chin na and kyushyo jutsu)? What do you think of the efficacy of pressure point fighting. I have been studying some books on the subject, and find it interesting, but I am wondering about its practiality and application to a street-fighting scenario. I have studied some of the pressure points and meridians of the accupressure and accupuncture systems, so I know that the pressure points do work. After all, if a pressure point can be used to regulate heart rhythm, it can also be used to deregulate it. If pressure points can be used to control pain they can be used to cause pain as well. That's logical. But are the applications of these fighting systems practical in a real fight?
Any opinions are appreciated.
Elliot