pressure point
English
Noun
pressure point (plural pressure points)
- A point, spot where pressure is applied
- (therapy) A specific small area of the body, on an energy line, sensitive to and suitable for therapeutic pressure.
- (martial arts) A specific small area of the body targeted, due to a cluster of nerves being close to the skin, usually not protected by bone.
- For this strike, if your thumb is tucked correctly, you should hit the pressure point where their arm meets their shoulder.
Translations
specific small area of the body
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