The Gallbladder Meridian

The Gallbladder Meridian is a Yang Meridian and is paired with the Liver Meridian, which is a Yin. The Gallbladder is a wood element. The Gallbladder is said to control Judgement. The Gallbladder has the ability to help a person make decisions and apply correct judgement.

The Gallbladder is one of the longest meridians in the body. It goes from head to toe in the body. The Gallbladder is located just underneath the liver and stores the bile produced by the liver.

When using this meridian as a means of a Martial Arts attack or defence, we are without a doubt attacking one of the deadliest meridians in the body as it effects us both mentally and physically.

Attack from a front strike to stomach

Strike down on Li 10 as a defensive position seting up the point

After setting up the point on the arm Li 10, you then enter using an Irimi nage(Ridge- hand) strike upward into Gb 20

Large Intestine on the Arm Straight in and down

Gall Bladder 20 on the base of the skull, this must be struck straight up and inward

In Summary

Direction of Strike: Gb 20 Straight in and slightly up, Li 10 straight in and down

Antidote: Press down on Gb 21 and rub hnds off towards the shoulders. this will bring the ki energy away from the head. Remember that by striking in on Gb 20 it drives the energy into the head, causing disorientation or KO.

Check out the Movie Clip for this attack "KO 1

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