A distinct type of elbow strike which is physically distinguishable by striking in an upward direction (palm oriented downward) - from in front 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 upward elbow, which employs a Compact Unit throughout its execution.

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