The theory of meridians and acupoints in TCM has been proved to be quite scientific. Scientists have detected the corresponding changes in some data of the human body in the meridian position considered by Chinese medicine. Acupuncture can really cure diseases, so acupuncture points do have a certain effect. But it's definitely not as dreamy as in the movie.
Acupoint therapy is based on meridian theory. According to this theory, there are straight meridians and collaterals in the human body that are transversely divided by meridians. The meridian system runs through the zang-fu organs, directly to the muscle surface and the whole body of the network, and is the channel for the flow and transmission of qi and blood. Energy substances are distributed to all parts of the human body through meridians, so that all tissues and organs can obtain nutritional supplements and maintain normal physiological activities. Information is transmitted to all parts of the body through meridians, so that exogenous pathogens can spread inside and outside, thus maintaining a coordinated and balanced response of the human body. On the meridian passage, there are many "places" where qi and blood of zang-fu organs, meridians and collaterals pass in and out and meet. These "places" are what people call "acupoints" or "air pockets" They can accept all kinds of physical stimuli. After the stimulation enters the meridians, it is conducted in a bidirectional linear or banded way, which affects (adjusts or disturbs) the functions of qi, blood and viscera. Acupoint method is to hit the opponent's acupoints by hitting, hitting, kicking and taking (that is, giving physical stimulation with strength), thus "blocking the passage of qi and blood, blocking the operation of qi and blood, making it impossible to circulate", which leads to the imbalance of energy and information transmission in the human body.
Because the motive force of qi and blood movement in meridians is "Qi of meridians", qi can also promote blood circulation, and qi stagnation and blood stasis also exist. Therefore, some boxers call acupuncturing method acupuncturing method or gas cutting method.
Acupuncture methods mainly include: stabbing, pointing, inserting and poking in finger palm method; Insertion, hitting, piercing and hooking in boxing; Point, pedal, hook and cross in leg method; Master the rules.
The method of acupuncture and moxibustion is illustrated by use. However, due to the weak finger strength, some boxers hold small weapons made of dates, antlers or copper and iron, such as "number one pen" and "acupuncture needle", instead of finger acupuncture, so as to improve the acupuncture efficiency.
The method of acupoint selection is the same as acupuncture. Doctors use the acupuncture bronze man created by Wang, an acupuncturist in the Northern Song Dynasty, as a teaching aid for learning to identify and select acupoints. Boxers also use this as a standard for acupoint selection.
Boxing experts believe that if you want to identify and select acupoints correctly, you must first practice your internal strength, experience the operation and opening and closing of meridians and qi and blood, and then select acupoints along meridians, so as to be aware of it. Only by practicing internal skills well can qi be gathered at one point, energy can be drawn through fingers, and then acupuncture points can be struck as hard as an arrow leaving the string, penetrating meridians. Some boxers also stressed that the key point method is to improve the strength and hardness of hands and feet by inserting sandbags, twisting sticks, kicking piles and other hard exercises, thus strengthening the offensive ability.
After acupoints are hit, the main treatment methods are dispersing drugs to guide stasis and radical treatment along meridians. There are also a few symptoms that can be solved by manipulation. For example, if the valve is hit by the palm of your hand inserted sideways, you can pull your hair, squat on your knees, and then pat your back to wake up.
Some boxers think it is difficult to practice finger strength and acupuncture. "Small dazzle skills can be vulgar, but swimming and fighting can be difficult to control the enemy." However, as a traditional attack method, its actual combat effect and application value remain to be discussed and studied.