Feb 5, 2024
It's normally meant for kicking, which I get Taekwondo is known for. But it's got loads of elbows.
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It's normally meant for kicking, which I get Taekwondo is known for. But it's got loads of elbows.
Targeted Defense Technique: Elbow Strike
Source: ThunderCats [2011]
Elbow Strike
Hello, everyone! This is Ji Yeonwoo streaming from Yoo Hobin Company! Today, I will demonstrate three Kyokushin Karate techniques, with the help of my friend Seong Taehoon from TaehoonTaekwonTV! Please give him a warm welcome! (*-ω-)/
So far, I have been showing you street-fighting moves to end a fight!
What are they? Can you remember? If you have practised them, can you leave a short comment in this post? Thank you so much! 🙇🏻
☀️ Taehoon: Take notes from me and him. It’s bad to keep fighting for more than one minute. The longer you fight, the higher chance you’ll lose stamina and the will to fight. Remember, there’s no referee in a street fight. Strike fast, strike hard, strike dirty. Aim at the pressure points to knock them down, then fucking run! Got the idea?
Thank you, Taehoon! Let’s continue with my tutorial. I’m going to show you three of my favourite Karate close range attacks!
They’re Elbow Strikes, or Hiji Ate, Hiji Uchi, Empi Uchi. They aim at Jodan, Chudan and Gedan! I’m also explaining why if done accurately, they are the hardest strikes!
Why are the elbows so dangerous?
-> Because they are the hardest parts of the arms, which are not easily fractured. Fortunately, my Sensei doesn’t shy away from Elbow Strikes. He acknowledges their practicalities despite not allowing us to use in Kumite.
Which parts of the elbow should we hit?
-> There are three parts: the tip (olecranon) of the elbow, the forearm bone (ulna) near the elbow, or the upper arm bone (humerus) near the elbow. Hitting with the bones on your arm will allow larger contact area. However, striking at the elbow tip will be stronger, only if we are accurate.
What if we injure and paralyse our elbows during a fight?
-> Elbow conditioning will help us thicken the skins around our elbows and harden our bones. In my dojo, we use punching bag and makiwara for elbow conditioning.
Now, my cute bear assistant and I will demonstrate the three techniques! My assistant is new to Kyokushin, but I trust him!
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☀️ Taehoon: This fucker! Assistant what? Why didn’t you do it yourself?
Part 1: Jodan Age Hiji Ate (上段上げ肘当て) - The High Rising Elbow Strike
The first strike, the elbow will go from low to high, at Jodan - the head level. The Rising Elbow Strike aims at the chin and jaw. First, you stand in a relaxed stance with two hands on each side (step 1). Second, you raise the elbow in a circular path from the hip all the way to the chin (step 2 and 3).
Please pay attention to the muscles stretching under your arm and how you should turn your waist to hit accurately near or on the centre line.
Application!
My bear assistant will help me explain the application of this elbow strike. It is a close range attack, therefore, the best way to use is when your opponent standing close to you!
For example, my assistant is grabbing my collar. I can easily step in and strike at his chin!
Bear assistant: Ouch! Don’t hit for real!
Yeonwoo: You have protection!
Bear assistant: You dipshit! Anyway, in case of a clinch and not a collar grab, when they put their hands around your neck, another way to go is the Roundhouse Elbow Strike to the temple. Instead of going from below, you strike from the side.
Part 2: Ushiro Hiji Ate (後ろ肘当て) - The Back Elbow Strike
The second elbow strike. It’s like a reversal of a straight punch! First, you prepare by making a punch at midsection, Chudan (step 1). Then, you will pull the arm towards your hip and strike the elbow to the opponent’s solar plexus, rib cages or tummy (step 2 and 3).
Application!
For example, my bear assistant will do a rear bear hug like this! This position is vulnerable. The attacker can try to take us to the ground, or they can lift us up and carry us somewhere…to kidnap!
Bear assistant: Hey, shortie.
Yeonwoo: The first step is to drop our centre of gravity and lean forward. Please don’t be afraid to head butt or strike the groin! When the arms are loosened, you can use the Back Elbow Strike. You can finish the attacker by more and more elbow strikes, whether it’s the Rising Elbow Strike, the Front Elbow Strike or the Roundhouse Elbow Strike!
Bear assistant: Fuck! Not again!
Part 3: Oroshi Hiji Ate (下ろし肘当て) - The Downward Elbow Strike
We will switch role because I trust him. (￣. ￣|||)
The final strike! This time, you will strike downward, which usually ends below the belt - Gedan. But the Downward Elbow Strike can hit anywhere! The head, the shoulder, the back, the stomach, in @yoo-hobin’s fight, the foot!
First, you raise the arm up, and your other arm put in front of your chest (step 1). Second, you slam the elbow down directly on the target and your other arm pulled back (step 2 and 3).
Application!
This time, it’s my turn to attack! I will lift my assistant up to throw him down. This is the front bear hug. With knowledge of the downward elbow strike, what would he do?
Bear assistant: You want me to knee you in the balls and strike the elbow down your back?
Yeonwoo: Huh? What do you mean?
Bear assistant [PATS MY HEAD]: I’m not gonna do that. Now put me down!
Personal note: T-The lesson is too long…I’m sorry. I didn’t expect myself to write this much…(ノ_<。)
☀️ Taehoon: In Taekwondo, we also have elbow strikes. The ones you taught today are Taekwondo’s Palgup Ollyo Chigi, Palgup Dwi Chigi and Palgup Naeryo Chigi. They’re banned in tournaments though.
📖 Yeonwoo: Will you teach them next time?
☀️ Taehoon: Let’s see…If they behave themselves.
That is all for my tutorial! Credits go to Sosai Oyama, my Sensei, my friend @taehoon-taekwondo and artist @eatsbop 🙇🏻🥋
Oh, I almost forgot! Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗
Bye bye everyone! I will see you, next time on my Kyokushin Karate Blog!
In this video, Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson how to elbow strike in a street fight.This lesson is directly for those training in the tradition
How To ELBOW STRIKE in a STREET FIGHT
Repost Weekend: Info you may have missed. Targeted Defense Technique: Elbow Strike. Drive your elbow into his throat or nose.
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Repost Weekend: Info you may have missed. Targeted Defense Technique: Elbow Strike The elbow can be a powerful weapon. Use it to strike your attacker in the nose and/or throat (or any other vulnerable spot you can reach). Strike with all of your might. Remember, one strike will probably not be enough to stop the attack. Continue with strike after strike (or poke or bite or pinch or gouge or bone break...) until the attacker is no longer a threat.
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