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Targets and Techniques

The elbow strike is arguably the strongest of the arm blows. It is a close-range
strike that has great versatility with many angles of attack and therefore many
potential targets.
You should spend a great deal of time mastering this superb weapon. Experiment
with focus pads and the bag learning the different types of power – whip, spin,
snap and thrust – that compliment each strike.
It must also be borne in mind that the elbow has three striking surfaces, the
front edge, back edge and point. (Diagram 1)

Diagram 1

Forward Elbow Strike

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