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Front Elbow Strike

Mae Empi Uchi

Elbow strike driven forward into the target.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the elbow close to the centre line.
  2. Drive forward from the stance rather than leaning in.
  3. Protect the head with the opposite hand.
  4. Use short body power because this is a close-range technique.

Coaching points

  • Keep the elbow close to the centre line.
  • Drive forward from the stance rather than leaning in.
  • Protect the head with the opposite hand.
  • Use short body power because this is a close-range technique.
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