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Targets and Techniques
Striking Surface: Back edge and point
The back elbow strike is used to counter an attack from behind. For this reason it
is well-suited to breaking holds. (See Chapter Three.)
To strike, clench your fist and thrust backward with the point or rear edge of
your elbow, using the shoulder to generate power. (Fig. 30)
Extra power can be added by twisting at the waist.
The main targets for the back elbow strike are the jaw, throat, solar plexus and
the lower abdomen.
Descending Elbow Strike Fig 30
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