In UNLEASH THE WARRIOR, we show you how to optimise and train your self defence strikes, techniques or movements in five simple steps.
Use UNLEASH THE WARRIOR to be introduced to or practice your skills further.
This issue covers the CLOSE RANGE (HORIZONTAL) ELBOW STRIKE TO THE HEAD
Scenario: Deployed as a very close range in-fight solution, this simple and devastating action is designed to strike a potential fight-ending strike to the face or neck of the aggressor.
This response can be immediately followed up by other aggressive and offensive actions. (See our MASTERCLASS PRO for other striking combinations).
HOW TO DELIVER A CLOSEC RANGE ELBOW STRIKE.
Keep hands up and in front of your face to maintain a shield.
To strike, send your forearm aggressively upwards and forward, then diagonally downwards (to move over the shoulder of the opponent)
Hit with the outside part of the forearm below the elbow (but not aim with the elbow itself) against the opponent’s jawline, allowing for a margin of error upwards (to the face) or downwards (to the neck). Aim the elbow to reach the line of the ear to go deep with your strike.
The other hand remain in front of you to protect your face or stay ready to strike if necessary.
Recoil the striking arm immediately to the starting position upon impact.
Pictures: Krav Maga Master Gheorghe Husar demonstrating the close range elbow strike in online tutorials. See below.
To get to know more detail, or how you can follow up with even more combinations and further effective and natural striking choices, check out our courses at Spartans Academy on: www.spartans-edu.org.
Further strikes are then available if needed. See our MASTERCLASSES and MASTERCLASS PRO for options.