Pressure points in grappling

[lklawson]

I rely on superior body positioning and technique (the "arrow") for the most part, but the pressure points (the "poison") do help to enhance the process.

And that's the crux of the matter. They can give you a little extra "bump" which is valuble, but it's just hedging your bets.

I teach something similar with Bowie Knife. Placement of a Cut or Thrust can greatly enhance the effectiveness of said cut or thrust, even be a "fight ender." But it doesn't matter how effective a cut or thrust would have been if it can't be applied, if it's blocked or evaded. The first two rules of knife fighting is: Your pointy end goes in him while you prevent him from putting his pointy end in you. Everything else is gravy.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk