Brecher Paul. Dim Mak for Martial Arts

Independently published, 2009. — 148 p.With over 40 years of experience, Paul Brecher gives clear and insightful explanations of the Chinese Martial, Healing, and Spiritual Arts. In this book, he shares his knowledge and experience to teach the much-misunderstood art of Dim Mak. The information in this book clears away the mystery and the myths and gives clear and simple explanations that will be of interest to all martial artists. In simple terms, Dim Mak points are over the most vulnerable and weak anatomical locations. Strikes to these points result in the opponent being incapacitated and unable to continue. Depending on the acupuncture point that is struck the opponent will be paralyzed, knocked unconscious, or killed. The knowledge of these points will transform your martial from a good system to a great system. And hopefully, stimulate an interest in the healing art of acupuncture. Fighting and healing are like yin and yang, they compliment and balance each other. This book can help you make progress in your Martial Arts Training.In the 1980s and 1990s Paul traveled through China, the Himalayan mountain range, and South East Asia searching out teachers, mystics, and gurus. The knowledge and experience he gained are contained in his books. His recommended most recent book for healing and meditation is 'A Taoist Way of Life'. The most recent book for martial arts is ' The College of Chinese Martial Arts Training Manual'. Paul has shared his insights and knowledge about Chinese martial arts and Chinese healing arts in numerous interviews for UK radio, television, and national press. He has been interviewed by Chinese TV, Sky TV, and the BBC and has also been invited to give a lecture to the NHS. Since 2003, he has been the Principal of The College of Chinese Medicine and his acupuncture and TCM books are now the standard textbooks in many acupuncture colleges. His first book was published in 1997, he has sold over 100,000 books worldwide, including in mainland China.