Elbow strikes can be highly effective in close quarters situations. In this module, we will cover four elbow striking techniques.
Each Elbow Strike originates from the basic fight stance.
Lead Elbow Strike
This strikes uses your lead elbow. From the basic fight stance, bring your lead elbow up to parallel, rotate your body, driving off your lead foot. Keep your other hand up to protect your face. Strike with the point of your elbow and return back to the basic fight stance.
Rear Elbow Strike
This strikes uses your rear elbow. From the basic fight stance, bring your rear elbow up to parallel, rotate your body, driving off your back foot. Keep your other hand up to protect your face. Strike with the point of your elbow and return back to the basic fight stance.
Lead Elbow Strike – Variation
This strikes uses your lead elbow. From the basic fight stance, rotate your body slightly, push off your lead foot, and drive the point of your elbow toward the ceiling. Keep your other hand up to protect your face. Strike with the point of your elbow and return back to the basic fight stance.
Rear Elbow Strike – Variation
This strikes uses your rear elbow. From the basic fight stance, rotate your body slightly, push off your back foot, and drive the point of your elbow toward the ceiling. Keep your other hand up to protect your face. Strike with the point of your elbow and return back to the basic fight stance.
Again, learning how to execute elbow strikes can be valuable in close quarter situations.
