How to Execute an Elbow Strike:

1. Stance & Positioning: Start in a balanced fighting stance with your hands up in a guard position.

2. Engagement: Raise your elbow to shoulder height and keep your arm bent at about a 90-degree angle.

3. Rotation & Power: Generate force by rotating your hips and shoulders into the strike. The power comes from the body’s torque, not just the arm.

4. Impact Points: Strike using the hard bone of your elbow. Depending on the technique, you can aim for the opponent’s jaw, temple, ribs, or sternum.

5. Types of Elbow Strikes:

   • Horizontal Elbow: Delivered across the body, striking the target with a swinging motion.

   • Downward Elbow: Brought down in a chopping motion, useful in clinches or as a counter.

   • Upward Elbow: Rises in a sharp, upward movement, targeting the chin or nose.

6. Follow-through & Defense: After striking, return quickly to your guard position to maintain control.