In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians

and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Listed below are the major Meridians used along with the two primary Vessels. Click a Meridian or
vessel to view the major striking points for that particular area.

o Kidney
o Lung
o Colon
o Stomach
o Spleen
o Small Intestine
o Bladder
o Pericardium
o Triple Heater
o Liver
o Gall Bladder
o Heart
o Governing Vessel
o Conception Vessel
o Extra Accupoints

Measuring Examples

This is an example of what One " cun " comes approximately close to representing.

This image shows the approximate cun between the brow (BL 2) and the top of the
forehead (BL 3,4), and also between the top of the forehead and the base of the skull (GB
20) as well as between the top of the latissmus dorsi (GB21) and the base of the skull.

This is an average length of a forearm, about 12 cun from wrist to crook/bend of arm.
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Kidney Meridian

Kidney Diagram One

KD 1 - Though not a major striking point, it does however have many healing
benefits. This is also the point NOT to put pressure on when doing Qigong. See
Kidney Diagram One

Kidney Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Kidney Diagram Two
KD 2 - Other than pain, striking here could also cause diarrhea.
KD 3 - Is a Qi drainage point, and could cause blackout.
KD 4 - When struck will impede the flow of Yang Qi.
KD 5 - When struck will cause pain and the recipient often falls down.
KD 6 - Qi drainage point
KD 7 - Affects the kidney, and when used along with KD 8 could cause a knockout
or mental and or sleeping problems.
KD 9 - Is a xie cleft (accumulation) point so the Qi drainage is more than usually
thus this point tends to be more painful and is more likely to become a knockout
point when struck hard enough.
KD 10 - This point also effects the kidneys, perhaps more than KD 7. This is a very
serious point to deal with.

Kidney Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Kidney Diagram Three
KD 11 - Immediate local pain and knock out.
KD 12 - This point causes emotional or mental confusion.
KD 13 - This is an immense Qi drainage and knock down point. Which could cause
unconsciousness or death.
KD 14 - Immediate local pain, knock out, and often death within minutes.
KD 18 - A strike here will cause knock out through excessive Qi drainage from the
diaphragm area.
KD 19 thru 21 - A strike in this region causes air loss and Qi drainage. The closer
one gets to CV14 or the solar plexus, the more deadly damage that can be done.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Lung Meridian

Lung Diagram One
For the following, refer to Lung Diagram One
LU 1 -
LU 2 -
LU 3 -
LU 4 -

Lung Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Lung Diagram Two
LU 5 -
LU 6 -
LU 7 -
LU 8 -
LU 9 -
LU 10 -

Lung Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Lung Diagram Three
LU 11 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Colon Meridian

Colon Diagram One
For the following, refer to Colon Diagram One
CO 2 & 5 - When pressed (not necessarily struck) at the same time have been
known to cause a unconsciousness. Not good to use if time is not on your side.
CO 5 - Fire point. When used with SI2, it can put someone down.
CO 6 - Great as a setup prior to CO11. Causes upper and lower heaters to not
communicate properly, damaging the flow of qi.
CO 8 - Qi drainage point. Causes knockout if struck really hard.
CO 10 - Usually used with ST 9 for deathstrike. This point affects the whole colon
meridian. Upward strike is qi loss/nausea, downward strike is bowel movement.
Straight in causes stomach spasms and arm paralysis.
CO 13 - Nerve point. Causes severe pain if struck really hard.

Colon Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Colon Diagram Two or Three
CO 17 - One of the more dangerous colon meridan point strikes. Qi blockage point,
blood flow loss, and brain shock. Causes death if struck really hard.
CO 18 - Striking this point along with ST9 tends to cause death. By itself, it is an
emotional disruptor with qi drainage. Like the other deadly points, when done
properly - usually produce the results noted here, so do not play around or practice
half-heartedly with this or other pressure points.

Colon Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Colon Diagram Three
CO 20 - This point is such that when struck with proper angle and power, causes
knockout.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Stomach Meridian

Stomach Diagram One
For the following, refer to Stomach Diagram One
whole meridian

Stomach Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Stomach Diagram Two
ST 1 -
ST 2 -
ST 3 -
ST 4 -
ST 5 -
ST 6 thru 11 -

Stomach Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Stomach Diagram Three
ST 1-11.
ST 12 - This point causes emotional or mental confusion.
ST 13 -
ST 14 -
ST 15 -
ST 16 thru 28 -

Stomach Diagram Four
For the following, refer to Stomach Diagram Four
ST 15-18 -
ST 19 -
ST 20 -
ST 21 -
ST 22 -
ST 23 thru 31 -

Stomach Diagram Five
For the following, refer to Stomach Diagram Five
ST 30 -
ST 31 -
ST 32 -
ST 33 -
ST 34 -
ST 35 -

Stomach Diagram Six
For the following, refer to Stomach Diagram Six
ST 36 -
ST 37 -
ST 38 -
ST 39 -
ST 40 -
ST 41 thru 45 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Spleen Meridian

Spleen Diagram One
For the following, refer to Spleen Diagram One
SP 11 -
SP 12 -
SP 13 -
SP 14 -
SP 18 -
SP 19 thru 21 -

Spleen Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Spleen Diagram Two
SP 11 -
SP 12 -
SP 13 -
SP 14 -
SP 18 - SP 19 thru 21 -

Spleen Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Spleen Diagram Three
SP 11 -
SP 12 -
SP 13 -
SP 14 -
SP 18 -
SP 19 thru 21 -

Spleen Diagram Four
For the following, refer to Spleen Diagram Four
SP 11 -
SP 12 -
SP 13 -
SP 14 -
SP 18 -
SP 19 thru 21 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Small Intestine Meridian

Small Intestine Diagram One
For the following, refer to Small Intestine Diagram One
SI 11 -
SI 12 -
SI 13 -
SI 14 -
SI 18 -
SI 19 thru 21 -

Small Intestine Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Small Intestine Diagram Two
SI 11 - Immediate local pain and knock out.
SI 12 - This point causes emotional or mental confusion.
SI 13 - This is an immense Qi drainage and knock down point. Which could cause
unconsciousness or death.
SI 14 - Immediate local pain, knock out, and often death within minutes.
SI 18 - A strike here will cause knock out through excessive Qi drainage from the
diaphragm area.
SI 19 thru 21 - A strike in this region causes air loss and Qi drainage. The closer one
gets to CV14 or the solar plexus, the more deadly damage that can be done.

Small Intestine Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Small Intestine Diagram Three
SI 11 -
SI 12 -
SI 13 -
SI 14 -
SI 18 -
SI 19 thru 21 -

Small Intestine Diagram Four
For the following, refer to Small Intestine Diagram Four
SI 11 -
SI 12 -
SI 13 -
SI 14 -
SI 18 -
SI 19 thru 21 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Bladder Meridian

Bladder Diagram One
For the following, refer to Bladder Diagram One
BL 11 -
BL 12 -
BL 13 -
BL 14 -
BL 18 -
BL 19 thru 21 -

Bladder Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Bladder Diagram Two
BL 11 -
BL 12 -
BL 13 -
BL 14 -
BL 18 -
BL 19 thru 21 -

Bladder Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Bladder Diagram Three
BL 11 -
BL 12 -
BL 13 -
BL 14 -
BL 18 -
BL 19 thru 21 -

Bladder Diagram Four
For the following, refer to Bladder Diagram Four
BL 11 -
BL 12 -
BL 13 -
BL 14 -
BL 18 -
BL 19 thru 21 -

Bladder Diagram Five
For the following, refer to Bladder Diagram Five
BL 11 -
BL 12 -
BL 13 -
BL 14 -
BL 18 -
BL 19 thru 21 -

Bladder Diagram Six
For the following, refer to Bladder Diagram Six
BL 11 -
BL 12 -
BL 13 -
BL 14 -
BL 18 -
BL 19 thru 21 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Kidney Meridian

Pericardium Diagram One
For the following, refer to Pericardium Diagram One
PC 1 -
PC 2 -
PC 3 -
PC 4 -
PC 5 -
PC 6

Pericardium Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Pericardium Diagram Two
PC 7 -
PC 8 -
PC 9 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Triple Heater Meridian

Triple Heater Diagram One
For the following, refer to Triple Heater Diagram One
TH 4 - Yuan point, Causes qi and tendon damage. Good setup point.
TH 5 - Luo point. Causes qi drainage and pain. Good qi unbalance point.
TH 6 - Fire and jing point. Causes Intense pain and qi drainage. Good setup point.
TH 7 - Xi-cleft point. Causes qi disruption throughout body along with intense pain.
Excellent setup point.
TH 9 - Mostly a nerve/muscular point strike. Causes pain in the arm. Good setup
point.
TH 10 - Earth point. Causes loss of power in legs and communication loss between
the entire system. Good setup point.
TH 11 - Causes pain in and weakens the elbow joint.
TH 12 - Setup point. Causes immense qi drainage. Possible knockout as well.

Triple Heater Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Triple Heater Diagram Two
TH 13 - Excellent combination point. It is connected with CO14, and striking here
cause great internal damage.
TH 15 - Causes pain in the upper back, nausea, and qi damage. It is connected with
ST12, and as such causes the fight to be lessened.
TH 16 - Causes knockout or death if struck hard enough. This point affects the
brain. This is one of the more dangerous points, and should be avoided unless your
life is in immediate danger.
TH 17 - One of the more deadlier points. It is the depression between the mandible
and mastoid just behind the lobe. Often used as a control point. It is usually struck
in the wrong direction, thus causing pain but not death.
TH 18 thru 22 - Similar results to TH17 when struck properly.
TH 23 - Easy knockout when struck properly. If struck too hard, it could cause
death. If the angle and power are modified, a strike could cause blindness.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Kidney Meridian

Liver Diagram One
For the following, refer to Liver Diagram One
LV 1 thru 3 -
LV 4 -
LV 5 -
LV 6 -

Liver Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Liver Diagram Two
LV 7 -
LV 8 -
LV 9 -
LV 10 -
LV 11 -
LV 12 -

Liver Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Liver Diagram Three
LV 13 -
LV 14 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Gall Bladder Meridian

Gall Bladder Diagram One
For the following, refer to Gall Bladder Diagram One
GB 1 -
GB 2 -
GB 3 -
GB 4 -
GB 5 -
GB 6 thru 9 -

Gall Bladder Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Liver Diagram Two
GB 10 -
GB 11 -
GB 12 -
GB 13 -
GB 14 -
GB 15 thru 21 -

Gall Bladder Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Gall Bladder Diagram Three
GB 22 -
GB 23 -
GB 24 -
GB 25 -
GB 26 -
GB 27 -

Gall Bladder Diagram Four
For the following, refer to Gall Bladder Diagram Four
GB 28 -
GB 29 -
GB 30 -

Gall Bladder Diagram Five
For the following, refer to Gall Bladder Diagram Five
GB 31 -
GB 32 -
GB 33 thru 37 -

Gall Bladder Diagram Six
For the following, refer to Gall Bladder Diagram Six
GB 38 -
GB 39 -

Gall Bladder Diagram Seven
For the following, refer to Gall Bladder Diagram Seven
GB 40 -
GB 41 -
GB 42 -
GB 43 -
GB 44 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Heart Meridian

Heart Diagram One
For the following, refer to Heart Diagram One
HT 11 -
HT 12 -
HT 13 -
HT 14 -
HT 18 -
HT 19 thru 21 -

Heart Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Heart Diagram Two
HT 11 -
HT 12 -
HT 13 -
HT 14 -
HT 18 -
HT 19 thru 21 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Governing Vessel

Governing Vessel Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Governing Vessel Diagram Three
GV 1 -
GV 2 -
GV 3 -
GV 4 -
GV 5 -
GV 6 -
GV 7 -
GV 8 -
GV 8 -
GV 9 -
GV 10 -
GV 11 -
GV 12 -
GV 13 -

Governing Vessel Diagram Four
For the following, refer to Governing Vessel Diagram Four
GV 14 -
GV 15 -
GV 16 -
GV 17 -
GV 18 -
GV 19 -
GV 20 -
GV 21 thru 28 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Conception Vessel

Conception Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Conception Diagram Two
CV 2 -
CV 3 -
CV 4 -
CV 5 -
CV 6 -
CV 7 -
CV 8 -
CV 9 -
CV 10 -
CV 11 -
CV 12 -
CV 13 -
CV 14 -
CV 15 -
CV 16 -
CV 17 -
CV 18 -
CV 19 -
CV 20 -
CV 21 -

Conception Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Conception Diagram Three
CV 22 -
CV 23 -
CV 24 -
In Traditional Chinese Medicine the body can be broadly classified into Twelve Meridians
and Eight Vessels and Yin/Yang respectively. By understanding and working with these
basic principles, we can apply either the Martial or the Healing aspects to get certain
desired results. In the case of Dim Mak, Dian Xue(ie. Pressure Point Fighting), we are
primarily concerned with the Twelve Meridians, for it is along those Meridians that a
practioner could strike when, and - if, the situation were to call for it.
Extra Points

Extra Points Diagram One
For the following, refer to Extra Points Diagram One

Extra Points Diagram Two
For the following, refer to Extra Points Diagram Two

Extra Points Diagram Three
For the following, refer to Extra Points Diagram Three

Extra Points Diagram Four
For the following, refer to Extra Points Diagram Four

Extra Points Diagram Five
For the following, refer to Extra Points Diagram Five

Extra Points Diagram Six
For the following, refer to Extra Points Diagram Six

Extra Points Diagram Seven
For the following, refer to Extra Points Diagram Seven