The Historical vitae of Acudo™

Acudo™ is a specialised martial art, in that it uses the Acupuncture points. The Acupuncture points are used and are the essential part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acudo™ uses this knowledge which lies within this ancient medical system. By using this system, a powerful and unique martial art emerged, Acudo™. A practitioner of Acudo™ not only masters Acupuncture points and Qi, but he also masters the Science of anatomy, physiology and psychology. In practice, a person will use Acudo™ to press, apply pressure, strike, hit and kick at a specific Acupuncture point or points. In addition to this he will also manipulate joints, tendons, muscular junctions and nervepoints. In short, Acudo™ uses and takes advantage of the internal energy and weaknesses within the body, especially during a fight. This internal energy we call and understand to be "Qi" (pronounced CHEE).


This is a chart over some of the acupuncturepoints used in Acudo™

Acudo™ is a type of Atemi in Japanese or Dim mak (death touch) in Chinese. We often choose to call it a type of atemi becouse the word Dim mak points to death techniques who Acudo™ is more than. The first person mentioned in litterature about Dim mak is Chang San-feng from around 1300. Chang is also the inventor of Taijiquan. But we know that acupuncturepoints have been used intensively in China from recordings in Huang Di Nei Jing Su Wen (The yellow emperor) the oldest medical classic in the world dating back 3- 2500 years. Acudo™ is a system of strikes and painful joint holds aimed at one of the 361 standard acupuncturepoints or more than 1000 extra points. The focus within Acudo™ ryu is very simular to Qin Na (Chin Na).

Qin Na is a Chinese method of controlling, take downs, breaking bones, joint manipulation and the use of pressure points. At the Shaolin Temple this is regarded as a specialized training and the techniques are only thought to qualified students only after a approval of the Shaolin master. Acudo™ ryu is closely related to the Shaolin Qin Na.

Acudo™ is based on a profound knowlege of the human anatomy and - physiology. The Atemi strikes within Acudo™ gives several advantages: Atemi strikes require no flamboyant stances, no flashy movement, they are direct and decisive. In this way can a person with knowlege of Acudo™ give a fatal blow quickly to end a life threatening confrontation or a use a quick disabling strike - minimum power, little effort and maximum effect. Through using Acudo™ in a real way it is possible to give the victim a pressure without him feeling anything special, but he can feel very bad after imidiately or days later. The legend of dim mak talks about delayed death. Acudo™ can certainty: in the hands of a skilful practitioner paralyse, maim or kill.

Acudo™ is Dedicated to make the Ultimate out of any Martial Art Technique. This is done through using the Science of Acudo™ on Martial Art Techniques. By doing this Acudo™ emerges as The Ultimate Martial Art. Acudo™ is Practiced by Practitioners of several different styles of Martial Arts; like Aikido, Judo, Ju Jitsu, Karate, Kung fu, TaeKwon Do and Nin Jutsu. We also have pure Acudo™ Practitioners.

The world elite of Acudo™ from the World Championship in Acudo™ 2001. The triple norwegian. From left: second place Hĺvard Bringsli, World champion Roy Rolstad and third place Jan Ove Gjengaar.

General history
Acudo™ as a independent martial art system was founded in Beijing, China, in 1997/1998. Acudo™ was developed at the campus of China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Since october 2005 called China Academy of Chinese Medical Siences) by Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Practitioners of Martial Arts. These People had the Foundation of what to become Acudo™. The People were Brought together by the Interest of the Inner Secrets of the Art - the Art of Budo. The Person Responsible for this Happening were Nils Erik Volden. With this as a Major Motivation He made a System called ACUDO™. This System is Named after the Fundation the Acupuncturepoints and Do as the Tao or way. Volden Structured the Knowlege and through his Knowlege within Acupuncture and Budo he Created Acudo™. He is thereby to be seen as the Founder of Acudo™ ryu, Protector of the Art and therefore also the Great Grandmaster. To Show this Importance WAA have Introdused the Japaneseterm Soke to Illustrate that Volden is the First in the Acudo™ ryu Lineage and the Headmaster of the Martial Art of Acudo™ ryu.

After the basis science of Acudo™ was settled did Nils Erik Volden and Subdgeidi Jimenéz refine the knowledge through a period of five years. Jimenés is also a acupuncturist. A new refined and down to point that a complete martial art system emerged. Acudo™ is today a type of cooperation project between The World Acudo™ Association and The Norwegian Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Where it is done research on the effects and sideeffects of the acupuncturepoints. The positive results goes to the students of acupuncture at NATCM and the negative goes to WAA.

From 1997 untill now, Acudo™ has spread to all continents of the world. Today is exist Acudo™ kas on all continents of different Acudo™ ryu degree. Slowly persons starts to imatriculate Acudo™ in other styles and also as a pure style. Today we see an increasing interest of the style. In a way we can say that the World of Martial Art now is building its old knowledge stronger through Acudo™.

The name Acudo™ is developed from the words acupuncture and do (the way). Acudo™ literary that acupuncture is the way of this martial art. The word Acudo™ are used to indicate some knowledge used in this art rather than being a indicator for the medical system of acupuncture.




Acudo™ is inspired by acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, wu shu, kodokan judo, Shaolin Qin na, tai chi and qi gong. These styles of martial art is by no means the same as Acudo™. They made the foundation for the new martial art. Classical styles like Kung fu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Akido also gave their contributions to Acudo™. Acudo™ also have a special interest in practitioners from different styles. Meaning that Acudo™ is not a static system, but rather a adaptive and strongly dynamic system. Different other styles of martial art will gain some profit from Acudo™. This is why Acudo™ give people with profound experience in other styles something new. Acudo™ does not change techniques, but makes them a little more effective. It is possible to only practise Acudo™. It is a Martial art style as any other style. This system is not a deprivate of any other style. It is not a sort of Tae KwonDo, karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Ninjutsu or Kungfu. It is simply Acudo™; the art of acupuncturepoints.

Today you will find Acudo™ as a martial art system who actively uses acupuncturepoints. In addition does Acudo™ use the science of the skeleton, nerves, blood vessels, clinical psychology and fighting psychology, and the knowledge of Chinese philosophy. Acudo™ is a very adaptive martial art system, something who means that it changes with time. Acudo™ does not have any kata or fixed techniques. It is free. Acudo™ is a free system within the limitations of qi.

The Acudo™ style is a protected trademark by Nils Erik Volden within Norway and by Konstantino Dimitropoulos in Australia. This to control the potential dangerous style from malpractise and misuse.