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Rising Elbow Strike

Hijiate

Upward elbow strike from close range.

TechniqueStrikesBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Chamber the elbow low and close.
  2. Pull the opposite hand to guard or hikite.
  3. Drive the elbow upward on a short line using the torso and legs.
  4. Recover to control without lifting the shoulder.

Coaching points

  • Chamber the elbow low and close.
  • Pull the opposite hand to guard or hikite.
  • Drive the elbow upward on a short line using the torso and legs.
  • Recover to control without lifting the shoulder.
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