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Downward (slashing) elbow
Names by art: Muay Thai: Sok ti · Lethwei: Elbow strike
Appears in 2 arts.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
The elbow is raised high and chops downward at an angle onto the brow or the top of the head. The bodyweight drops with it; the tip of the elbow often cuts the skin, which is why it is the elbow most associated with stoppages.
Appears in 2 arts
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Horizontal elbow strike Upward elbow strike Spinning elbow Straight knee strike Flying knee Diagonal / curving knee Headbutt
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