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Pericardium

 

PC1 A very dangerous and painful point.  This point can be sensitive even to the touch.  This can be a good grappling control point, by digging in while grabbing the pectoral muscle.
Name Tianchi (heaven's pool)
Location Just to the outside of the nipple, about 1 cun.
PC6 Considered a universal setup point.  Can be used to set up and increase the effectiveness of virtually any other pressure point.
Name Neigwan (inner gate)
Location 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons.

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*cun is a form of measurement used in traditional Chinese medicine which is the distance between the first and second joint on the middle finger.

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