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Spinning elbow
Names by art: Muay Thai: Sok klap
Appears in 1 art.
⚠ 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 fighter steps across, turns the back and spins so the rear elbow arrives horizontally at the end of the rotation. Angular momentum of the whole body is transferred into the small contact point, which makes it powerful but risky if it misses.
Appears in 1 art
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Muay Thai | Sok klap |
More in this category
Horizontal elbow strike Upward elbow strike Downward (slashing) elbow Straight knee strike Flying knee Diagonal / curving knee Headbutt
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Wabukan (2026). “Spinning elbow”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/cotovelo-rodado (accessed 2026-10-30).
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