Elbow-strike forward and inward: Start lifting the elbow in an angle, hit horizontally, turn the body in a strong torque. Shift the weight to the side …
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Elbow-strike forward and inward: Start lifting the elbow in an angle, hit horizontally, turn the body in a strong torque. Shift the weight to the side …
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Elbow-strike forward and inward: Start lifting the elbow in an angle, hit horizontally, turn the body in a strong torque. Shift the weight to the side in the direction of the attack. Turn the leg so the heel will point sideways. The hitting path in this strike is the couple of inches, about five centimeters close to the point of the elbow. Your center of body should pass the target.
Horizontal elbow-strike sideways: Start with the hand movement, shift the weight, turn the body. Strike with the backside of the elbow, the last couple of inches, about five centimeters closer to the point of the elbow, the lower part of the triceps. Remember to pass the target 20/25 centimeters, about 10 inches, recoil very fast. The other hand is positioned with the elbow near the ribs and the palm near the face.
Horizontal elbow-strike backwards: Start with looking, sending the elbow, in an arch, horizontally backwards. Pass the target, send the weight in the direction of the strike, strongly turn the hips and the opposite heel to the attacking hand.
Should hit with the area closer to the elbow, the last two inches, about five centimeters of the triceps, the lower part of the upper arm. This strike is almost identical to the elbow-strike sideways. However, the body turns more, about 90 degrees.
Training with a partner on the different elbow-strikes. Horizontal elbow-strike inward, this is forward one. Elbow-strike horizontally sideways. Elbow-strike horizontally backwards. During the strike, pass strongly the target, remember to recoil fast, to be ready and able for the next action. Naturally, we should combine different strikes. Here, we are making combinations of the elbow-strikes.
Notes: Punches are first practiced from a semi-passive stance;
later from a general ready stance. Practitioner should understand
principles of attacks and proper way to make a fist.
Note: Kicks should be taught first from the passive stance,
later from other stances.
Combinations Using Learned Attacks
General Note: Emphasize recoiling in all attacks (especially straight punches and regular kicks).
Reaction Games / Fighting Games
Note: One can start with the "zombie" game, hands are straight.
Circular Strikes Hooks (Roundhouses) & Uppercuts
Series of Attacks – to the front, side and rear; with different targets, heights and angles
Fighting Skills (defend -- attack -- defend)
Responding to Opponent's Response
Spinning Attacks, Strikes and Kicks
Takedowns - Cavalier Leverage on the Wrist Joint
Overcoming Disorientation Caused by an Attack (groggy)
Problem: Defender suffering pain and/or concussion resulting in inability to breath or function, the defender's tendency is to remain in standup fighting.
Solution: Fall sideways, softly to the ground, with legs toward the opponent, counterattack.
Advantage: Taking the initiative recuperates; improving position.
Disadvantage: against more than one attacker; problematic terrain
Rhythm and Pacing - as an Attacker, as a Defender - Including Fighting Drills
Attack, Defend, Attack (Part 1)
Person A -- attacks;
Person B -- defends, moves to dead side and counters.
Person A reacts with defenses and counters as needed;
Person A Executes → | Front kick | Roundhouse kick | Side kick | Right punch |
Person B Executes → | Outside defense to either side & counter | Defense with forearm(s) & counter | Stop kick | Inside defense & counter |
Person A Executes → | Inside defense & counter | Hand defense & counter | Scooping defense & counter | Defend & counter |
Note: Person A should not use his first attack as a fake.
Attack, Defend, Attack (Part 2) - Opponent reaches Dead Side:
Person A -- attacks;
Person B -- defends; moves to dead side and counterattacks.
Person A reacts as follows:
Note: Kick backwards can be regular or defensive, with or without a spin. Objective is to keep the distance from Person B, who is attempting to counterattack.
Attack, Defend, Attack (Part 3)
Note: Person A - initiates an attack (at first a known one and later an unknown one). This training simulates one segment of a fight. Free practice should be permitted only after the student has practiced and obtained proficiency in all of the preceding exercises and principles.
Close Range Techniques / In-Fighting
Defender's objective -- deal with an in-fight situation: