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Rear Head Level Elbow

Jodan Ushiro Empi

Rear elbow strike aimed high behind the body line.

TechniqueStrikesAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Turn the head first so you know the line behind you.
  2. Lift and drive the elbow back toward head height.
  3. Keep the body compact so the strike does not over-rotate you.
  4. Re-center quickly after impact.

Coaching points

  • Turn the head first so you know the line behind you.
  • Lift and drive the elbow back toward head height.
  • Keep the body compact so the strike does not over-rotate you.
  • Re-center quickly after impact.
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