Yes-but only under specific conditions.

Your instructor Harry Duhon has used Pressure Points in many real fights as a bouncer. And in the course he shares the actual story of how he used the points.

Reality:

- Pressure points do not work like a light switch

They work best when:

- Applied under stress with correct angle and leverage

- Combined with movement, balance disruption, or pain compliance

- Used on momentarily exposed targets, not chased

- They are force multipliers, not magic techniques

Yes most of the time—but pain compliance alone is unreliable.

Reality:

Pain-based points may fail on:

- Highly adrenalized individuals

- Highly Intoxicated subjects

Combine Pressure Points with Structural and neurological responses that still work:

- Balance disruption

- Postural breaks

- Motor interference

- Reflexive reactions

Key distinction:

❌ Pain compliance only = unreliable

✅ Pain + structure + leverage = functional under stress

This is why modern law enforcement frameworks teach pressure points as assistive tools, not primary controls.

Pressure Points are another tool in your

self- defense tool box

Pressure points themselves are not illegal—how and why they’re used matters.

Reality:

Legality depends on:

- Context (self-defense vs. assault)

- Level of force used

- Intent and escalation

Some points are considered high-risk if misused:

- Neck

- Base of skull

- Carotid area

Best-practice:

Use pressure points for:

- Control

- Disengagement

- Creating opportunity to escape

Not for:

- Punishment

- Prolonged application

- Revenge or dominance

This aligns with reasonable force standards used in civilian self-defense and professional use-of-force models.

Bottom-Line

Pressure points are real

They are not magic

They must be integrated, not isolated

They work best when used briefly, tactically, and lawfully