AOKK Elbow Strikes
AOKK 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
Dropping Elbow Strike:
The dropping elbow strike is the reverse of the rising. Simply start with the elbow above the shoulder and drive the point straight down. This technique is delivered by driving the point of the elbow straight downward. The point of the elbow is the striking part of the arm. This elbow can be dropped on a collarbone, sternum, and thigh. This is the best way to stop a knee strike. I will shut the thigh down if delivered correctly.
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.
Reverse Elbow Strike:
The reverse elbow is the reverse of the horizontal elbow strike. The force is again generated with hip rotation, but the elbow and lower triceps takes the impact. The reverse elbow is thrown after missing with the horizontal elbow. It simply reverses direction and drives the point of the elbow into the target. The karateka can purposely miss with the horizontal elbow to set up the reverse elbow.
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 across the front of the body. The target area is mainly the chin but can be to the head or neck as well. This is thrown upward and on a forty-five-degree angle. The chin is a knockout point. If the karateka can’t get to the chin and slams into the side of the opponent’s ribs all is still well.