Statement of Purpose

This project is an investigation of 5 Martial Arts styles. Self-defense is a major theme in martial arts today and to better understand how different martial arts schools and styles treat self-defense I am going to learn all I can (given time restraints) about each of the five styles. These schools will be chosen from a list of local martial arts studios, and the style will be the one that is taught at that studio. Many studios teach multiple styles, so in this case on of the styles taught there will be analyzed. At the end of the project all the schools I visited will be rated and scored to show in which areas they excel or by contrast, fall short.

Damage Chart

Damage Chart front of Body
While it is obvious pain occurs from hitting any target, if pain is specifically mentioned then it is above average, or has a specific effect
Target
Possible Damage
Parietal (Crown of Head)
Stunning Pain, Unconsciousness, Bleeding in Brain Tissue, Death
Forehead
Stunning Pain, Unconsciousness, Bleeding in Brain Tissue, Death
Giabella
Rupture, Infection, Loss of eyesight
Eyeball
Rupture, Infection, Loss of eyesight
Bridge of Nose
Severe Pain, Dislocation, fracture, Impaired vision, Death
Philtrum
Impaired Vision, loss of Teeth, split lip, fracture, death
Mandible
Unconsciousness, Fracture
1st Thoracic Vertebra
Severe Pain, Gagging, Loss of Speech, Physical collapse, Paralysis, Death
Temple Cavity
Pain, Headache, Hemorrhage, Unconsciousness, Fracture, Death
Ears
Pain, Headache, Impaired Hearing, Rupture of Eardrum
Facial Vein
Contusion, Paralysis, Rupture, Unconsciousness
Zygomatic (Cheek Bone)
Stunning Pain, Fracture
Ramus of Mandible
Paralysis, Unconsciousness, Rupture
External Jugular Vein
Unconsciousness, Death
Internal Carotid Artery
Unconsciousness, Death
Trachea
Nausea, Gagging, Pain, Death
Head of Humerus
Temporary Paralysis
Sternum
Pain, Loss of Breath, fracture
Solar Plexus
Temporary Paralysis, Nausea, Physical Collapse, Death
Median Cubital Brachial
Severe Pain, Fracture
Middle Rib Cage
Pain, Fracture, Death
Brachio Radialis
Pain, Temporary Paralysis
Ulna Nerve
Pain, Temporary Paralysis
Clavicle
Excruciating Pain, Fracture
Lymph Gland (lower Armpit)
Pain, Swelling, Death
Heart
Severe Pain, Death
Bicep
Temporary Paralysis
Median Nerve
Temporary Paralysis
Wrist Joint
Sprain, Fracture
Point Under Navel
Loss of Breath, Death
Lower Outer Thigh
Pain, Temporary Paralysis
Patella
Pain, Sprain, loss of standing and walking, fracture, dislocation
Fibula & Tibia
Pain, unable to stand or walk, fracture
Tarsus & Metatarsus
Pain, unable to stand or walk, fracture
Iliac Crest
Severe Pain, Fracture
Groin
Severe Pain, Paralysis, Rupture of Bladder, Collapse, Death
Upper Inner Thigh
Pain, Temporary Paralysis
Inner Knee
Pain, Sprain, Unable to stand or walk, Dislocation, fracture
Inner Ankle Joint
Pain, unable to stand or walk, fracture
Toes
Pain, unable to stand or walk, fracture
Palm of Hand
Pain, fracture, Loss of hand use


Damage chart of Back of Body
Target
Possible Damage
Occipital
Stunning Pain, Unconsciousness, Bleeding in Brain, Death
1st Cervical Vertebra
Stunning pain, Severe Headache, Unconsciousness, Death
2nd Cervical Vertebra
Stunning pain, Severe Headache, Unconsciousness, Death
Mastoid
Pain, Headache, Disability, Unconsciousness, Death
Maxillary Hinge
Unconsciousness, fracture
Dorsal & 7th Cervical Vertebra
Paralysis, Fracture
Floating Rib
Pain, Fracture, Death
Kidneys
Severe pain, temporary Paralysis, physical collapse, Kidney rupture
Epitrohlea
Pain, Numbness
Liver
Severe Pain, Paralysis, Physical Collapse, Rupture
Elbow Joint
Severe pain, Sprain, Fracture
Nerves on Back of Hand
Pain, Temporary Paralysis
Coccyx
Severe pain, Paralysis, Fracture, Physical Collapse
Sciatic Nerve
Pain, Temporary Paralysis
Tibia Nerve & Popliteal
Pain, Paralysis, Unable to stand or walk
Base of Calf & Achilles Tendon & Tarsal Bone
Pain, Paralysis, Unable to stand or walk

2 comments:

  1. this chart is facinating! I was aware of what can result from damage to many of these areas, but the completeness of the chart is very informative. I am enjoying your progress in your project.

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  2. Thank You, I found this chart in a martial arts book written by Master Ed Parker. He made his style of martial arts very scientific and so included a great deal of actual data in his writings.

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