Through several thousand years of experience, these ancient people discovered "Kyusho" or vital points in the body which can be effectively used to heal or cause pain in the human body. ShorinjiKempo is an amazing art that subdues a person through the use of intense pain, rather than the actual breaking of bones. It is through the correct use of these vital points that an opponent can be brought under control. Thus, even a small girl can subdue a very large man, with the correct application of pressure to the vital points.