Sideways Elbow Strike (Elbow #2)
This elbow strike targets an attacker coming from the side.
Starting Position: Modified passive stance, with your hands raised up to face height.
Bring
your right
hand (either in
a fist, or open
with slightly bent
fingers) in to
your shoulder,
creating a firm bend in
your elbow. Raise
your elbow
up.
Strike
to the
side, avoiding a “flap- ping”
motion. Lean
in as you
strike, making contact
just above the tip
of your elbow. Use
your legs
for
power.
Recoil and return to starting position.
Horizontal Elbow Strike Backward (Elbow #3)
This elbow strike targets an attacker coming from behind.
Starting Position: Modified passive stance, with your hands raised up to face height.
Bring
your right
hand (either in
a fist, or open
with slightly bent
fingers) in to
your shoulder,
creating a firm bend in
your
elbow.
Pivot as you punch
your elbow
horizontally to
a target behind
you, looking
back over your shoulder
to see your
target (make
sure to keep
you chin
tucked for
protection). Strike with
the point just above the
tip of your
elbow.
Recoil and return to starting position.
Vertical Elbow Strike Backward Low (Elbow #4)
This elbow strike targets an attacker coming from behind.
Starting Position: Modified passive stance, with your hands raised up to face height.
Send
your elbow
straight back to
make contact
with your target’s
ribs or stomach.
Strike with the
point just above the tip
of your elbow, pivoting
as you strike to
generate more power.
Recoil and return to starting position.
Vertical Elbow Strike Backward (Elbow #5)
This elbow strike targets an attacker coming from behind.
Starting Position: Modified passive stance, with your hands raised up to face height.
Bring
your right
hand (either in
a fist, or open
with slightly bent
fingers) in to
your shoulder,
creating a firm bend in
your
elbow.
Punch
your elbow
backward and upward,
tilting your
shoulders forward to
strike the attacker’s
throat or face.
Strike with the
point just above the tip
of your
elbow.
Recoil and return to starting position.
Vertical Elbow Strike Forward and Upward (Elbow #6)
Starting Position: Modified passive stance, with your hands raised up to face height.
Bring
your right
hand (either in
a fist, or open
with slightly bent
fingers) in to
your shoulder,
creating a firm bend in
your
elbow.
Swing your
elbow up, pivoting
your hip
and shoulder
in and
up to
generate more power. Strike
your target’s
chin with the point
just below the tip of
your
elbow.
Recoil and return to starting position.
Vertical Elbow Strike Forward and Down (Elbow #7)
This elbow strike is similar to a downward hammerfist (page 39). The attacker is poised to attack you from a low angle, or is doubled over (following a groin kick, for example).
Starting Position: Modified passive stance, with your hands raised up to face height.
Bring
your right
hand (either in
a fist, or open
with slightly bent
fingers) in to
your shoulder,
creating a firm bend in
your
elbow.
Bend
your knees
and drop your
weight down as you
swing your elbow
down. Strike the
back of your opponent’s
head or neck
with the point
just above (i.e., toward your
shoulder) the tip
of your elbow.
