Round Elbow Strike

Key steps

1. Lift the elbow into a bent guard shape.
2. Rotate the torso and hips as the elbow arcs around the target.
3. Keep the striking point tight to the line of travel.
4. Return to guard with the body still balanced.

Coaching points

• Lift the elbow into a bent guard shape.
• Rotate the torso and hips as the elbow arcs around the target.
• Keep the striking point tight to the line of travel.
• Return to guard with the body still balanced.