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'''All Metal Products Company''' was an [[United States|American]] [[toy]] company founded in 1920 and based in [[Wyandotte, Michigan]] for most of its history. It produced inexpensive pressed metal toys under the '''Wyandotte''' brand name, and was the nation's largest manufacturer of toy guns for several decades in the 20th century. The compnay's slogan was "Wyandotte Toys are Good and Safe." To keep costs down, the company used scrap and surplus raw materials whenever possible, often manufacturing their toys from scrap metal obtained from local auto factories. |
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A '''pressure point''' in the field of [[martial arts]] represents an area on the human body that when contacted produces significant pain or some other effect. [[Martial arts]] practitioners do not focus just on increasing the "brute strength" of their strikes<ref>See "[http://www.dillman.com/books.asp Humane pressure-point self-defence]" by George Dillman</ref>, but also on the target of their strikes to maximize the impact, and to achieve specific outcomes<ref>See "[http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0840381077] Martial arts for the University" by Rick Clark</ref>. |
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==History== |
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The study of pressure points has a long history <ref>See "[http://www.amazon.com/dp/0804820155 The Bible of Karate Bubishi]" by Patrick McCarthy</ref>, although it has been to a large degree withheld <ref>See [http://www.ao-denkou-kai.org/the_wall_of_silence.htm "Wall of Silence" by Rick Clark]</ref> from the general public until recent years. This has resulted in much mis-information being passed on, including many urban legends <ref>See [http://www.taiji-qigong.co.uk/Articles/no%20touch.htm The no-touch knockout]</ref>. |
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Initially, All Metal Products Company specialized in toy guns, including pop guns, water pistols, and air rifles. Their slogan in the 1920's was "Every Boy Wants a Pop Gun." By 1927 they had became the world's largest manufacturer of toy guns. Wyandotte Toys stopped manufacturing air rifles in 1929, but continued to dominate the toy gun market throughout the remainder of their history by producing pop guns, clicker pistols, dart guns and pistols, cap guns and a variety of plastic pistols. In 1929 the company added girls' toys and toy vehicles, as well as lithographed novelty toys in 1936. Metal toys were banned during [[World War II]] because the metals were needed for the war effort. The company survived by producing wooden toys and die-cut cardboard "build your own" play sets during the war. |
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In 1948, die cast and plastic toys were added to the Wyandotte line, allowing it to compete with other companies who sold inexpensive [[dime store]]-type toys at lower prices than the Wyandotte pressed metal toys. In 1946, All Metal Products Company bought the [[Hafner Manufacturing Company]], the maker of "Hafner Clockwork" pressed metal [[toy train]]s. |
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==Types of pressure points== |
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There are several types of pressure points, each of which is applied differently, and each one creating different effects. Some of the principles are discussed below. There are several types of Pressure Points: Pain points; Tendon, ligament and muscle points; and Reflex Pressure points. It is a common misconception that pressure points do not work because all they have seen are these type 1 pain points. Type 2 (Tendon, ligament and muscle points) cause a reaction whether there is pain or not and Type 3 Reflex pressure points always cause a reaction If done correctly as the body can not function without these reflexes (balance, blood pressure, breathing, consciousness, etc). |
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In the early 1950s, All Metal Products Company moved from its site on Sycamore and 14th St. in Wyandotte to [[Ohio]], hoping that closer proximity to Ohio's [[steel]] mills and cheaper Ohio labor would help the company cut costs. The effort was not enough to prevent All Metal Products Company from going bankrupt in 1956, resulting in the sale of part of its product line, including the former Hafner trains, to competitor [[Louis Marx and Company]]. What remained of the company attempted a comeback in 1957 but failed. |
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===Pain=== |
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Some pressure points produce pain when struck, pressed or rubbed (depending on the point itself). While the distraction of pain might offer sufficient advantage in a fight, additionally the body has a [[Pain withdrawal reflex]] whereby it reacts to pain by moving away from it <ref>See also "[[Withdrawal reflex|nociceptive withdrawal reflex]]"</ref>. Martial artists can make use of this through minimal effort <ref>See [http://www.yachigusaryu.com/essays/pain_and_pain_withdrawl_reflexes.html Pain & Pain Withdrawal Reflexes]</ref>. Applying pressure to the [[collar bone]] from above will cause the subject to move downwards, whereas poking them in the gap between the ear and neck will make their body want to move upwards. Pressure to the shoulder causes that side of the body to move back. A jab to the abdomen in the middle of the stomach will cause some people to twist around, away from the pain. A rub down the back will cause the body to move forwards. Some points react more violently to pain from changes in the pressure (rubbing) rather than constant pressure. <ref> See [http://www.quanlikan.com/indiv_item_pages/RPP_item_page.html Reflex Pressure Points] by Bruce Miller</ref> |
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==Collectibles== |
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===Blood & blood pressure=== |
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Today "Wyandotte" toys are highly sought after collectibles, and since they were made mostly of metal many continue to survive today. The toy guns and airplanes produced before WWII were simply constructed from pressed metal and often painted in bright colors such as red, yellow, silver and olive green. Because of their simplicity these toys can often still be found in good condition. Toy guns with a science fiction theme are particularly desirable. It should be noted that these toys are only loosely based on actual guns and vehicles, and are often referred to today based on the vehicles to which they bare the closest resemblance. Wyandotte toys produced after WWII can be easily distinguished from pre War toys by the elaborate lithograph markings that decorate them. These toys were manufactured using much thinner metal, and weigh less than the pre War toys. |
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The [[baroreceptors]] in the [[carotid artery]] are pressure-sensitive, supplying the brain with information to control systemic blood pressure. Pressure against this region will send signals which indicate that blood pressure is too high and lead to a lowering of blood pressure<ref>See [http://www.taiji-qigong.co.uk/Articles/olddimmak.html A medical view of dim-mak]</ref>. Additionally the knockout is caused by the force being transmitted to the [[reticular activating system]] <ref>See [http://www.quanlikan.com/indiv_item_pages/CBLFKO_item_page.html The Complete Book of Light Force Knockouts] by Bruce Miller</ref>. |
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[[category: Toy companies of the United States]] |
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===Break=== |
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[[Category: Defunct companies of the United States]] |
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There are certain areas which are likely to lead to a break if struck properly, such as the "[[floating rib]]s", the [[philtrum]], and the side of the knee. |
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[[Category:Companies based in Metro Detroit]] |
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===Hyper-extension=== |
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There are joints that when struck, can be hyper-extended and even torn. This is a technique which can cause permanent damage to one's opponent. There are two types: |
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*Brute force: This takes advantage of the vulnerability of the strike point, usually a joint, thereby causing the damage. |
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*[[Golgi organ]]s: A relatively gentle strike to the Golgi tendon at the back of the elbow, for example, triggers a reflex which immediately relaxes that tendon allowing the elbow to bend more easily in the wrong direction. If this is immediately followed by a solid strike to the elbow joint, the elbow can be broken with significantly less effort than through brute force. {{Fact|date=April 2008}} |
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===Concussion=== |
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The brain is a very sensitive [[organ (anatomy)|organ]]. It floats in a fluid (''[[cerebral spinal fluid]]'') and balances on a very flexible [[vertebral column|spine]]. These safety mechanisms allow the head to take substantial impact without resulting in concussion. However, martial art techniques can be delivered in a way which effectively eliminates such protections, thus causing disorientation or instantaneous knockout. The most commonly taught technique involves a strike just below the [[occipital ridge]], at the correct angle in the correct direction. Another well known point with this effect is the chin or lower jaw, giving rise to the [[boxing]] expression, a "glass jaw"<ref>See [http://en.allexperts.com/q/Boxing-1533/Glass-Jaw-v-s.htm Boxing and the Glass Jaw]</ref>. |
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===Energy=== |
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Some believe there are energy channels which flow around the body through [[acupuncture]] [[meridian (Chinese medicine)|meridians]], and an attack will impact the flows, and thus impact the body. This is called "chi", "ki" or "[[qi]]" in East Asian cultures. [[Traditional Chinese medicine]] theory is based on the idea that specific pathway lines called meridians exist on the human body, along which are found many hundreds of [[acupressure]] points. [[Acupuncture]] is the most well known use of the meridian system. Pressing, [[Chin na|seizing]] or striking (dim mak) these points (or combinations of points) with specific intent and at certain angles can result in either heightening or diminishing [[qi]] circulation in the body, according to this theory. Arts such as [[Bak Mei]] and [[Bok Foo Pai]] utilize this strategy almost exclusively in combat. (See [[Acupuncture]] for a discussion on the existence or non-existence of such meridians.) |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* Article Collections |
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*# [http://www.ao-denkou-kai.org/articles.htm Professor Rick Clark] |
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*# [http://dragonsociety.com/articles.php Rick Moneymaker] |
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*# [http://www.taiji-qigong.co.uk/Free_To_Download/Erle's%20Articles/Articles/newarticles.html Erle Montaigue (see "Dim Mak")] |
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*# [http://www.russellstutely.com/membership/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=5&Itemid=36 Russell Stutely] |
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* Pressure point systems |
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*# [http://www.ocfm.co.uk The OCFM - Featuring Russell Stutely] |
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*# [http://www.ao-denkou-kai.org Ao Denkou Kai] |
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*# [http://dragonsociety.com Dragon Society] |
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*# [http://www.dillman.com Dillman Karate International] |
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*# [http://www.quanlikan.com Quan Li K'an] |
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*# [http://www.taiji-qigong.co.uk Erle Montaigue] |
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*# [http://www.kyushojitsu.ca Kyusho Jitsu Canada] |
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* Specific topics |
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*# [http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=423 What are pressure points?] |
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*# [http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=430 Types of Points] |
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*# [http://www.pressurepointkarate.com/vital_point_striking.htm History of vital point striking] |
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*# [http://www.bojuka.ca/pressure-points-charts.shtml Pressure point charts] |
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*# [http://www.pressurepointkarate.com/pressure-point-charts.htm Diagrams & use of specified points] |
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*# [http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=523 When pressure points fail] |
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[[Category:Martial art techniques]] |
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[[fr:Point de compression]] |
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Revision as of 22:10, 13 October 2008
All Metal Products Company was an American toy company founded in 1920 and based in Wyandotte, Michigan for most of its history. It produced inexpensive pressed metal toys under the Wyandotte brand name, and was the nation's largest manufacturer of toy guns for several decades in the 20th century. The compnay's slogan was "Wyandotte Toys are Good and Safe." To keep costs down, the company used scrap and surplus raw materials whenever possible, often manufacturing their toys from scrap metal obtained from local auto factories.
History
Initially, All Metal Products Company specialized in toy guns, including pop guns, water pistols, and air rifles. Their slogan in the 1920's was "Every Boy Wants a Pop Gun." By 1927 they had became the world's largest manufacturer of toy guns. Wyandotte Toys stopped manufacturing air rifles in 1929, but continued to dominate the toy gun market throughout the remainder of their history by producing pop guns, clicker pistols, dart guns and pistols, cap guns and a variety of plastic pistols. In 1929 the company added girls' toys and toy vehicles, as well as lithographed novelty toys in 1936. Metal toys were banned during World War II because the metals were needed for the war effort. The company survived by producing wooden toys and die-cut cardboard "build your own" play sets during the war.
In 1948, die cast and plastic toys were added to the Wyandotte line, allowing it to compete with other companies who sold inexpensive dime store-type toys at lower prices than the Wyandotte pressed metal toys. In 1946, All Metal Products Company bought the Hafner Manufacturing Company, the maker of "Hafner Clockwork" pressed metal toy trains.
In the early 1950s, All Metal Products Company moved from its site on Sycamore and 14th St. in Wyandotte to Ohio, hoping that closer proximity to Ohio's steel mills and cheaper Ohio labor would help the company cut costs. The effort was not enough to prevent All Metal Products Company from going bankrupt in 1956, resulting in the sale of part of its product line, including the former Hafner trains, to competitor Louis Marx and Company. What remained of the company attempted a comeback in 1957 but failed.
Collectibles
Today "Wyandotte" toys are highly sought after collectibles, and since they were made mostly of metal many continue to survive today. The toy guns and airplanes produced before WWII were simply constructed from pressed metal and often painted in bright colors such as red, yellow, silver and olive green. Because of their simplicity these toys can often still be found in good condition. Toy guns with a science fiction theme are particularly desirable. It should be noted that these toys are only loosely based on actual guns and vehicles, and are often referred to today based on the vehicles to which they bare the closest resemblance. Wyandotte toys produced after WWII can be easily distinguished from pre War toys by the elaborate lithograph markings that decorate them. These toys were manufactured using much thinner metal, and weigh less than the pre War toys.