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Here are the elbow techniques that I am familiar with and try to drill:
1. horizontal elbow (or hook elbow) - thrown with nearly the same mechanics as a hook in boxing with either lead or rear hand, with the hips and legs delivering most of the power. The targets include the temple, jaw, below the ear, and ribs.
2. lead vertical elbow - a quick upward elbow, usually aimed at the jaw or nose. Can also be aimed at the solar plexus.
3. axe elbow - thrown down and at an angle with either hand and reminiscent of the overhand in boxing as you sit into the strike and let your weight deliver some of the power. Targeted anywhere on the face, head or collarbone.
4. Falling elbow - a vertical elbow aimed downward onto the head, neck or collarbone.
5. Spinning elbow - a bit more complicated to explain, but the technique is thrown like a spinning backfist is in karate; its targeted to the head.
The only personal proof I have of elbows working is with a friend of mine who threw an ax elbow into the face of an aggressor in an altercation; The aggressor's face was cut open, from his left eye, across the bridge of his nose and down to his right cheek.
In this case, he did not have to set up an elbow, he just chose the weapon instinctively and used it when his opponent got face to face. The elbow seems like an underestimated and underused weapon, since not many schools teach it like the Thais do. You could also use the elbow while grappling.
For example, someone tries a run-tackle on you and you get something of a sprawl. With their head down, the back of their neck and head would be exposed to a falling elbow.
While on the ground or grappling in stand-up range, the elbow can be used to assist with escapes or to get distance. I've used an elbow (not strike) as leverage assistance to escape from a lapel choke while grappling and stand up. Different women's self defense seminars use the elbow too.
The elbow can be used to counter heavy strikers as well (gunting)
Do we have any elbow striking experts here? or more experienced muaythai fighters willing to share some ideas on using the elbow?
1. horizontal elbow (or hook elbow) - thrown with nearly the same mechanics as a hook in boxing with either lead or rear hand, with the hips and legs delivering most of the power. The targets include the temple, jaw, below the ear, and ribs.
2. lead vertical elbow - a quick upward elbow, usually aimed at the jaw or nose. Can also be aimed at the solar plexus.
3. axe elbow - thrown down and at an angle with either hand and reminiscent of the overhand in boxing as you sit into the strike and let your weight deliver some of the power. Targeted anywhere on the face, head or collarbone.
4. Falling elbow - a vertical elbow aimed downward onto the head, neck or collarbone.
5. Spinning elbow - a bit more complicated to explain, but the technique is thrown like a spinning backfist is in karate; its targeted to the head.
The only personal proof I have of elbows working is with a friend of mine who threw an ax elbow into the face of an aggressor in an altercation; The aggressor's face was cut open, from his left eye, across the bridge of his nose and down to his right cheek.
In this case, he did not have to set up an elbow, he just chose the weapon instinctively and used it when his opponent got face to face. The elbow seems like an underestimated and underused weapon, since not many schools teach it like the Thais do. You could also use the elbow while grappling.
For example, someone tries a run-tackle on you and you get something of a sprawl. With their head down, the back of their neck and head would be exposed to a falling elbow.
While on the ground or grappling in stand-up range, the elbow can be used to assist with escapes or to get distance. I've used an elbow (not strike) as leverage assistance to escape from a lapel choke while grappling and stand up. Different women's self defense seminars use the elbow too.
The elbow can be used to counter heavy strikers as well (gunting)
Do we have any elbow striking experts here? or more experienced muaythai fighters willing to share some ideas on using the elbow?
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