Way back in the late 1990’s many police forces in the UK were taking a more positive approach to dealing with violent and non-compliant people. I became a police instructor in Officer Safety and Unarmed Defensive Tactics about this time and used many of the techniques in real policing situations. I would like to share with you some of the techniques learned and used effectively.
Not to be used to excess
Techniques can be applied by police and security professionals and in some self defence situations. Pressure Point applications should not cause any injury and should only be used to be able to gain compliance from a person that may potentially be committing a criminal offence. They should only be used in a controlled manner and not as any sort of punishment or unjustified assault.
Does not work ?
In a small percentage of people some pressure points are less effective so be prepared to change your technique quickly.
The Mandibular Angle Pressure Point is located directly under the ear lobe in the crease between the jaw and the neck. It can be used to assist in obtaining compliance or as a self defence technique.
To gain compliance
This can be used by a security or police professional to gain compliance. As an example: a protester may be on private property with his arms wrapped around a fence. They have been asked to move away. They refuse, so the security explain that they may be removed by force if they do not move. After some verbal persuation they still refuse to move so the security take hold and apply the mandibular angle pressure point and at the same time instruct them to move. Once they release their hold on the fence they are then guided away.
Self Defence
The Mandibular Angle can be used in a self defence situation. As an example: An attacker may be assaulting someone that is on the floor. You decide to defend the person on the floor and remove the attacker. You approach from behind the attacker as they are kneeling over the person. Place your fingers or thumb onto the pressure point and lift them up and away from the victim.
Application
Approach from off the shoulder to the rear
• Pressure is applied at a 45’ angle towards the centre of the top of the head using the end of the thumb or finger.
• With one hand applying the pressure the other hand should be used to stabilise the head and prevent movement by the subject.
Youtube
The technique needs to be seen so I have researched two great clips on Youtube.
The below is by Lori O’Connell of Pacific Wave Jiu Jitsu. A demonstration of 2 applications for the mandibular angle. The first is used in a security/police situation and the second as a self defence technique.
The next is by The Snake Pit Combat Arts. The mandibular angle is covered in the first 5 minutes.
Triple Warmer 17
In the world of traditional martial arts the mandibular angle is also known as the Triple Warmer 17 (or Tri Heater 17) which forms part of the Triple Warmer Meridian. This is also mentioned in the above video.
Here are some useful links relating to the Mandibular Angle and the Triple Warmer 17:
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