Pressure Points - Pluses And Minuses Of The Wrist Control

Pressure Points Of The Wrist:

On the inside of the wrist, just above where you'd wear a watch band, is a nice set of nerves ... perfect for a wrist control. This particular pressure-point has some pluses and some minuses. Here's how to use the wrist pressure-point to your advantage....

Pressure Point Disadvantages
First, let's talk about why this isn't the best pressure-point on the planet. (Yes, I am admitting that not all techniques are perfect.) There are flaws.

Before we get to some of the reasons why this is a great pressure-point control, here are some possible problems to consider:

* Not easy to find for "pressure." Much easier to hit the spot, rather than apply pressure.

* Some big guys are resistant to the pressure. You press, and they say, "Yeah, so what?" No matter how hard you try, you can't move your attacker with a pressure-point on the wrist.

* You can move them, but you can't lock them or completely control your opponent with just this one pressure-point. You have to combine it with something else.

Pressure-Point Advantages
Even with the above pressure-point flaws, this is still a pretty "cool" move. My 9-year old daughter would say, that this pressure point "rocks!"

Here's why I search for the tender pressure spot on the inside of the wrist:

* It cuts amount of time to the wrist lock. If you are effecting a wrist lock, and at the same time, you move your opponent by pressing the knuckle of your wrist-locking hand into the wrist, then your opponent will "meet you half way." He or she will almost bend the wrist for you.

* Good striking point. If you slap the inside of the wrist, or strike across the wrist, you will probably catch a "row" of nerves -- all good pressure-points. The slight numbing of the arm is just enough for you to snap on almost any wrist lock. You won't get a lot of resistance, if you numb the arm a little.

* If you start to lose control of a joint lock, you might be able to move your opponent back to a better position by applying pressure to the wrist pressure-point.

The Next Step for the Pressure Point

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