AOKK Basic Elbow Strikes
AOKK Basic Elbow Strikes
Elbows are powerful weapons. They’re larger bones, so they carry larger mass. Using elbow strikes are safer than using fists where the many small bones of the hand can be broken. Children and women should develop these weapons because of the power that can be generated. Breaking wood can show women the power within this weapon.
Note: The point of the elbow can also be used to stimulate pressure points.
Rising or Upward Elbow Strike:
The rising or upward elbow strike strikes with the point of the elbow as the fist is thrown over the shoulder. It comes straight up. The rising elbow is used like an uppercut. The difference is the range in which the technique is delivered. If you can tap your opponent on the shoulder, he/she is in the first range of fighting or the kicking and punching range. The elbow is in the second range or grappling range. This means you need to be able to place your head on the opponent’s chest. Before delivering the rising elbow bend you knees slightly, grab the opponent’s head if possible and drive the forearm and point of the elbow straight upward into the target area. Remember the chin is only one target. This elbow can also be delivered to the solar plexus, elbow joint, or spine to name a few.
Horizontal Elbow Strike:
The horizontal elbow can be but is not limited to the point of the elbow. The striking area can also be the forearm. Power in the techniques is generated from the hip rotation. This elbow can be delivered like a hook punch. It is thrown horizontal with the ground, and its main target area is the side of the head and rib cage. Power is generated from the legs, hips, and shoulders.
45˚Downward Elbow Strike:
These elbows angle across the front of the body. The target area is mainly the collarbone but can be to the head or neck as well. This is thrown downward and on a forty-five-degree angle. It only takes eight pounds of pressure to break the collarbone bone. If the karateka misses and slams into the side of the opponent’s head and neck oh well…. This technique can also be thrown upward on a forty-five-degree angle
45˚Upward Elbow Strike:
These elbows angle upwards body. The target area is mainly the opponent’s ribs. This elbow is thrown upward and on a forty-five-degree angle. If the karateka misses and slams into the side of the opponent’s head or neck oh well.
Point of the Elbow Strike:
This elbow strike is straight forwards and delivered with the point of the elbow. This strike can be found in upper body/ chart-one exercise fifteen in Isshin-ryu. Grasp the attacker’s obi (belt) and drive the point of your elbow forwards
