Back Elbow (Block)

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Back Elbow (Block)

 

A specific type of Striking elbow block which is physically distinguishable by the backward direction (in relation to the practitioner) of its movement in order to effect the block.

 

Comments:

 

The easiest way to visualize this block (using the either arm from a training horse stance) is that it is a thrusting of the arm directly backward, starting from a standard chambered position.

 

This block does not have a forearm counterpart.

 

This block typically uses a thrusting Method of Execution.