The idiom referring to the lower of the elbow below the hand for positional defensive and offensive purposes.

Comments:

The major reasons for anchoring the elbow are:

a.maximizes Margin for Error

b.generally better alignment for implementing contouring

c.increasing leverage potential

d.greater defensive protection from a potential counter-attack

e.helps increase applied force

Anchoring is one of the major ways of avoiding the creation of a Pass Line.

Example(s):

The execution of an inward hand-sword with the elbow remaining well below the hand demonstrates anchoring.

Derivation:

This term was derived from the vivid mental picture that one gets from the word anchor - to sink.

Related Definition(s):

Anchor, Leverage, Settle

Related Term(s):

Close the Gate, Body Settle, Close the Line, Geometric Angle, Geometric Path, Lower Case, Margin for Error, Settling into Balance, Squeegee Principle