- Kappo
are healing techniques that often involve stimulation of specific
acupuncture point s. Kappo is commonly used inmartial arts such asDanzan Ryu andJudo . "Kappo" is a contraction of the two Japanese words "Katsu" (resuscitation) and "Ho" (method).More specifically, kappo refers to resuscitation techniques used to revive someone who has been choked to the point of unconsciousness. These techniques, as practiced by the martial art of
Judo , can involve striking specific points on the body, manual manipulation of the carotid triangle to open closed arteries, or manually opening and closing the lungs to allow air to flow in and out. The manual manipulation of breathing, which has some similarities withrescue breathing and CPR, is called "katsu".A tradition in some Judo schools involves teaching kappo to all new
shodan (black belts). This instruction is followed by a session where each of the shodan choke someone, are choked themselves, and resuscitate someone using kappo.References
Harrison, E.J. "The Fighting Arts of Japan". Woodstock, New York: Overlook Press. 1955. ISBN 0-87951-154-0
External links
* [http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=144 The Judo Choke: Resuscitation Techniques (Kappo)] FightingArts.com
* [http://www.martialedge.net/encyclopedia/definition/terminology/view/kappo/ The art of Kappo, reference area of Martial Edge]
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