Pressure Points and Meridians

Safety Rules for Pressure Points

• Never strike pressure points on an individual who is over 50 years of age.

• Never strike pressure points on an individual who is using any kind of drugs, legal or illegal.

• When practicing pressure point techniques, never cross points. What this means is that if you are hitting pressure points on the left arm do not strike points on the right arm. Or do not strike points on the body or legs once an arm has been struck. You must wait a full 20 minutes before you can strike points on other parts of the body.

• Never strike pressure points on a person who is in poor health or who has any congenital health problems.

• Do not practice pressure points techniques for more than 15 minutes per week.

• Never strike a pressure point unless you understand the full consequences of the strike.

• Never strike pressure points unless you are under the supervision of an instructor.

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