[KS11.0] Basic Mount Technique-[Reverse Elbow Strike]

When the opponent places you in the guard, striking is not eliminated from the fight. Never stop striking the opponent. One of the most powerful blows is made with your elbow. One variation of the elbow strike is made with the point of the elbow. The reverse elbow strike is made by swinging through with a horizontal elbow and then reversing direction and striking with the back of the elbow.  

Note: The elbow is a large bone and rarely will be injured. This basic technique should have been taught in their karate/kickboxing training.

Warning: Never, purposely follow an attacker to the ground.

Execution:

• Student is in the guard or in top or full mount.
• Drive the point of the elbow into the opponent’s head or solar-plexus.

Note: Do not let the grappler grab your arm. However, you may want to tie-up one of the opponent’s arms while you punch with the other. 

Note: Try to cut the eyebrow and get blood flowing. This is a distraction to the opponent and, it can limit their vision.

Target Area:

• Eyebrow area.
• Temple
• Nose
• Jaw

Note:  After the reverse elbow, follow it with knees strikes, headbutts, and closed and open hand strikes