Kyusho – Pressure Points

Kaku – This point is the knee and the painful point on the inside and outside of the knee joint.

Koshitsubo – Hip Pot – You can find this Kyusho point at the base of the spine where it joins the hip, also called the sacrum.

Koe – Voice –This Kyusho point is between the centre of the thigh and the groin and is where the Femur joins the hip. This point is also where the femoral artery and femoral nerve begin, before they run down the leg. It is possible to dislocate the hip if this point is kicked hard.

Yubi Tsubo – Finger Healing Point – This point is found at the base of the thumb, between the thumb and forefinger. It should be hit or squeezed in towards the forefinger.

Ura Kimon – Inside Demon Gate - You can find this Kyusho poin on the ribs just below the nipple and below the pectoral muscles.

Suigetsu – Watermoon – This point is just below the xiphoid process and is the solar plexus. This area affects the diaphragm when hit.

Kinketsu – Forbidden Hole – This is the length of the sternum and is impossible to protect with muscle. This point lies over the heart and is very influential over the governing of Ki.

Wakitsubo – Side Bowl – This Kyusho point is the hollow of the armpit where there are some lymphatic glands.

Murasame – Village Rain – This Kyusho point is found on the notch at the top of the Sternum. This Kyusho can be hooked or struck with the forefingers.

Matsu Kaze – Wind in the pine trees – These Kyusho are the inside ends of the clavicles.

Ryumon – Dragons Gate – This Kyusho point is the space behind the clavicle or collar bone, going down into the body.

Uko – Door of Rain – This Kyusho is at the side of the neck and is also known as Amado, and is found level with the adams apple. Located by the artery, Jugular vein and the vagal nerve that regulates the heart. It should be struck inwards towards the spine.

Jinchu – Centre of A Human – This Kyusho point is located at the base of the nose and the tip if the philtrum, between the nostrils. This point can be struck, but it is more painful if rubbed in a lateral motion. Note: It is not advisable to strike the Jinchu as if struck with enough force it can kill. Don’t do it!

Hadome – End of the Teeth – You can find this Kyusho point by moving to the area where the back of the teeth or Molars are located, the muscle of the Jaw is also positioned there. This area also goes into the cheek tissue below the eyes.

Tenmon – Heaven’s Gate – This Kyusho point is located on the ridge of the bone above and below the eye socket. It is sometimes massaged to alleviate headaches, but if pressed hard is painful and is useful for controlling the Ukes head.

Hiryuran – Flying Dragon Confuser – This Kyusho point is the eyeballs.

Menbu – Face - This Kyusho point is located on the bridge of the nose, when hit it causes a reflex that causes the eyes to water, which affects Ukes sight like biological Metsubishi. It can also refer to the face in general.

Yugasumi – Evening Mist - This Kyusho point is located on the sensitive point about an inch behind the lower ear in the base of the skull.

Kenkotsu – Healthy Bone - These Kyusho points are located on the four parts of the skull positioned front, back, left and right of Tento on the top of the skull.

Tsuyugasumi – Drop of Mist - This Kyusho point is located under the jawline and is where the lymphatic glands are situated. Also, just below the ear into the Cochlea Jaw is a very sensitive area.

Inazuma – Thunder - This Kyusho point is located to the left side of Ukes belly Button.

Tsuki Kage – Thrusting Shadow - This Kyusho point is located on the right side of the Ukes belly button.

Tento – Heaven Head - This Kyusho point is located at the top of the head. It is the area that is soft when children are born.

Kasumi – Fog - This Kyusho point is located on the temples on either side of the head. Due to the arteries and their proximity to the surface of the skin, this is a very dangerous area to strike.

Happa – Eight Leaves - This Kyusho point is located on the ear canal and also the ear drum. It can also incorporate the bone just behind the ear that protects the inner ear. Shock to the latter point can affect the Ukes balance.

Asagasumi – Morning Mist - This Kyusho point is located under the bottom of the chin.

Gokoku - This Kyusho point is located in the middle of the back of the hand or Kote between the middle finger and the forefinger. It is the point used when performing Omote Gyaku.

Ryu Fu – Dragons Wind - This Kyusho point is located on the Adams apple. Hitting here causes severe pain and can cause swelling that could block the airway so care must be taken.

Daimon - This Kyusho point is located in the middle of the shoulder joint or head of the humorous and if struck correctly can dislocate the shoulder.

Dokkotsu – Single Bone – These Kyusho points are located on either side of the adams apple. If you hit the Ukes right side it is more effective that hitting the left.

Jujiro – Intersection – These Kyusho points are located at the front of the shoulders just below the anterior deltoid muscle, and on top of the clavicles.

Hoshi – Star - This Kyusho point is located on the underside of the elbow, striking here can have an effect on the Ukes grip and is very painful as it pinches the Medial Ulnar nerve against the bone.

Jakkin – Weak Muscle - This Kyusho point is located on the inside upper arm and is found between the Bicep and Tricep muscles. It is possible to damage the Median and Ulnar nerves when striking here, and also can affect the Ukes grip.

Kimon – Demon Gate a.k.a Omote Kimon - This Kyusho point is located above the nipple and is the spot between the two chest muscles, the pectoral major and minor. This point should be hit inwards toward the spine.

Seitaku – Star Mud - This Kyusho point is located on the top side of the elbow joint, with the thumb up. Grabbing here can make Ukes knees buckle and head peck forwards.

Kage – Shadow - This Kyusho point is the protuberance at the bottom of the sternum called the Xiphoid process.

Butsumetsu – Buddha’s Passing - This Kyusho point is located on both sides of the ribs and is midway down the ribcage below the armpit. It is an area that is impossible to protect with muscle and also includes the end of the floating rib. It should be struck inward towards the centre of the body.

Go Rin – Five Rings - These Kyusho points are located around the belly button.

Sai – Crush - This Kyusho point is located on the inside or outside of the mid-thigh. It has been said that if you are hit here hard you can’t stand up for a few days.

Kosei – Force of a Tiger - This Kyusho point is located in the groin, specifically the testicles, although this area is a sensitive place for women as well.

Kyokei – Strong Tendons - These Kyusho points are located on the top of the foot, just above the base of the toes.

Yaku – Press - This Kyusho point is located in the middle of the calf muscle. It is extremely painful when hit.

Note: This subject is quite difficult to compile because some of the Kyusho points have historically been wrongly translated and named, and positioned incorrectly on the diagrams, also different Dojos use different names for the Kyusho and document different affects, from Kyusho that can make you immobile for a few days, Immobile for a moment and those that just hurt momentarily. Please note that although the Kyusho points on the diagrams are marked on one side, they actually apply to both sides of the body unless positioned along the centre line of the body. You should also be aware that the knowledge of Kyusho is useless without the proper Taijutsu necessary to strike them correctly.