| When we think of self defense we normally think of | | | | more powerful. |
| throwing punches or a well placed kick to the groin. But | | | | 2. Concentration of Power - few people realize just |
| fighting in the real world isn't like fighting in the movies | | | | how devastating a blow from an elbow can be, but |
| (no kidding, right?). Most of the time you'll find that fights | | | | the beauty of it is the concentration of power on such |
| immediately get too up close and personal for things | | | | a small space. Your elbow is a small point of bone on |
| like kicks and punches. | | | | the end of a very powerful swing. That means you |
| When that happens and your opponent gets in too | | | | end up concentrating hundreds of pounds of force |
| close, it's time to start throwing elbows. Just bend you | | | | onto something the size of a knife point. That kind of |
| arm in and drive your elbow toward your opponent. | | | | power ends being devastating if used correctly. |
| Elbow strikes tend to be overlooked by amateurs but | | | | Now I'm not encouraging people to go out and use |
| I've got 2 reasons why you need to be paying | | | | elbow strikes against anyone they feel like. Fighting |
| attention to them if you find yourself in a bad situation. | | | | really should be the last option. But if you find yourself |
| | | | in a situation that you just can't seem to get out of |
| 1. Great Close Combat Strike - even if you don't have | | | | peacefully, then don't hesitate. |
| the room to throw a punch, you've probably got the | | | | Start practicing your elbow strikes on a heavy bag |
| room to throw an elbow. You don't need a lot of room | | | | next time you're in the gym. They're always more |
| to cause a lot of damage. Being a close quarter kind | | | | powerful and effective when they're used by a trained |
| of strike also means that you can get a lot of power | | | | professional, but even a sloppy amateur elbow in the |
| from your bodyweight behind it. You don't need a lot | | | | right place can do wonders for ending a fight fast. |
| of room to work up force since you're using the | | | | You'll drastically improve your power and strength no |
| torque from your upper body making the strike much | | | | matter how big your opponent may be. |