Dim Mak

Dim Mak became known from the printing of The Emperors classic of Internal Medicine (between 200–100 B.C.) The Martial use of the pressure points were further developed over time in Fuedal China over the next few centuries. Some attribute its martial development to Chang Shan-Feng, records of him are from the chronicels of the Ming Dynasty. Many Martial arts styles like to take credit for developing Dim-mak, however there is not any real evidence to suggest one style alone did develop it. The knowledge dates back before many of the martial arts who claim to have invented it.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory is based on Specific "body lines" called Meridians exist on the human body, which are composed of hundreds of pressure points. These points were (and are) used in Chinese civilization as a way of treating illness and injury. Pressing the cavities with specific strength and certain angles can result in either heightening or diminishing the Qi circulation in the body. Acupuncture techniques use Dim Mak pressure points in their treatements.