Obscure Back Elbow (Strike)

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Obscure Back Elbow (Strike)

 

A distinct type of elbow strike which is physically distinguishable by striking in an upward direction (hand oriented downward) - from behind the body.

 

Comments:

 

This strike is effected on a line.

 

The most common Methods of Execution for this strike are:

Thrust (linear)

Snap (linear)

 

In this context, obscure means outside one's normal cone of vision.

 

This strike should not be confused with the standard back elbow, which travels on a horizontal line.

 

This strike does not create a Compact Unit until the very end of the strike, and instead relys upon obscurity and contouring.