12-6 Elbow
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Twelve-Six Elbow·Gabriel Varga
That was my first time fighting with the 12-6 elbow. They are so mean. Take your striking skills to the next level. Hug…
Перевод: twelve-six elbow
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
БлижняяСредняяДальняя
Угол конечности
Ноль180–135°135–90°90–45°45–0°
Целевая зона
Верхняя частьСредняя частьНижняя часть
Обзор
The Twelve-Six Elbow subfamily refers to a specific downward elbow strike that travels in a strictly vertical line, likened to the motion of a clock hand moving from the twelve o'clock position straight down to six o'clock. [1] This technique delivers force along the most direct gravitational path, concentrating the full weight of the arm and upper body into a narrow point of contact on the elbow tip. [1],[2] The twelve-to-six elbow is notable in MMA discourse because it is explicitly banned under the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, the only specific elbow trajectory to be prohibited, on the grounds that its direct vertical force vector poses excessive risk of injury. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
The twelve-to-six elbow gained its distinctive name in the context of MMA rule-making, when the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board and the Association of Boxing Commissions developed the Unified Rules in 2000-2001. [1] The ban was influenced by demonstrations of ice-breaking and board-breaking techniques that use the same vertical elbow drop motion, convincing regulators that the strike posed disproportionate danger. [1],[2] Despite the MMA ban, the technique remains legal and is used in Muay Thai, Lethwei, and various self-defence systems. [2],[3]
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- БразилияММА
- СШАММА
- ТаиландМуай-тай
- ИзраильКрав-мага
Эффективность
The twelve-six elbow strikes directly downward (12 o'clock to 6 o'clock motion). [1]
Родословная
The twelve-six elbow is banned in UFC competition under the Unified Rules of MMA. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
The twelve-six elbow is illegal in UFC competition but legal in some other MMA organisations. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Short-range rotational strike — the elbow point or forearm impacts the target at close distance
Joints Involved — Shoulder (rotation and elevation), elbow (fixed angle creates the striking point), core (torque generation)
Force Vector — Varies by type — horizontal (swing), vertical (rising or downward), diagonal, or spinning
Impact Mechanic — The olecranon (elbow point) is extremely hard bone — concentrates force into a small area, high cutting potential
Позиция и вход
From clinch range — In close quarters, rotate the torso and drive the elbow point into the target (head, jaw, or body)
From dirty boxing — During collar-and-bicep clinch, create space and throw a short elbow strike
As counter (opponent ducks) — When the opponent level changes or ducks, bring the elbow down or across
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
8
Очень высокий8/10
12-6 elbow; extremely dangerous downward strike
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
WBC/Boxing — All elbow strikes prohibited in boxing {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Elbow strikes not a legal technique in sport karate
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDFKyokushin — Elbow strikes prohibited {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Prohibited
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— ITF — Prohibited
ITF Competition RulesPDF— WAKO — Prohibited in all kickboxing formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Prohibited — key difference from Muay Thai {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
Разрешено
— Unified MMA — Legal — all elbow strikes permitted
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— art of eight limbs
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The twelve-to-six elbow travels straight down from twelve o'clock to six o'clock on a clock face
✓It is the purest vertical elbow strike, driven directly downward by gravity and shoulder/lat contraction
✓This elbow is illegal in MMA under the Unified Rules but legal in Muay Thai and Lethwei
✓The twelve-to-six is most commonly used from a mounted position in ground fighting or against a bent-over opponent
✓Raise the arm directly above the head and drive the elbow point straight down
✓It is named for the clock-face trajectory — purely vertical with no lateral component
✓When legal, it is devastating because the vertical line concentrates all force through the smallest possible impact area
Типичные ошибки
!Confusing the twelve-to-six with a diagonal downward elbow — the twelve-to-six is strictly vertical
!Using it in MMA competition where it is specifically banned — automatic disqualification or point deduction
!Not driving through the target with the shoulder — the arm alone is insufficient
!Hitting the skull directly from mount, which can injure both fighters — target the face, collarbone, or sternum
!Raising the arm too far behind the head, which telegraphs and slows the strike
!Not stabilising the body with the other arm or the legs — from mount, base must be maintained
!Throwing it from standing range where a horizontal elbow would be more effective
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Close Distance — enter elbow range through clinch work or after slipping a punch
2Hip Rotation — generate power through the core by rotating the hips
3Strike with Elbow Point — drive the elbow through the target at the correct angle
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Yod Ruerngsa, Khun Kao Charuad & James Cartmell, 2002)
1КнигаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
Alias sources — [1] Unified Rules of MMA (ABC, 2001) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [3] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988)
2КнигаMuay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
3ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4ЦитатаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
Alias sources — [1] Unified Rules of MMA (ABC, 2001) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [3] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988)
5ЦитатаMuay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
close-range proficiency, hip rotation, sharp elbow point
Favours
dense bone structure at the olecranon, strong rotational core
Key muscles
core rotators, deltoids, trapezius, biceps
Подтехники
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Категория
Дистанция
Угол конечности
Целевая зона
Заметки
The twelve-to-six (downward) elbow was the last illegal elbow strike in MMA until August 2025, when the updated Unified Rules legalized all elbow strikes. The ban was controversial — based on a demonstration of breaking ice blocks rather than biomechanical injury evidence. (Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025; MMA rules history)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Why is the 12-6 elbow illegal in the UFC?
Gabriel Varga explains that the 12-6 elbow is one of the most dangerous techniques in fight sports because of its disorienting and traumatic impact when it lands on top of the head, which is why it's been banned in the UFC and many other fight promotions.
When is the 12-6 elbow most dangerous?
According to Gabriel Varga, the 12-6 elbow is most dangerous when dropped repeatedly on top of the head, especially when the opponent has no escape route available.
Why is the 12-6 elbow hard to defend against?
Gabriel Varga notes that 12-6 elbows are very hard to block, particularly when an opponent is leaning backwards and pinned against the cage wall, making them an effective technique to pressure opponents.
Как работает Twelve-Six Elbow?
The Twelve-Six Elbow subfamily refers to a specific downward elbow strike that travels in a strictly vertical line, likened to the motion of a clock hand moving from the twelve o'clock position straight down to six o'clock. This technique delivers force along the most direct gravitational path, concentrating the full weight of the arm and upper body into a narrow point of contact on the elbow tip.
Откуда происходит Twelve-Six Elbow?
The twelve-to-six elbow gained its distinctive name in the context of MMA rule-making, when the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board and the Association of Boxing Commissions developed the Unified Rules in 2000-2001. The ban was influenced by demonstrations of ice-breaking and board-breaking techniques that use the same vertical elbow drop motion, convincing regulators that the strike posed disproportionate danger.
Разрешён ли Twelve-Six Elbow на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — all elbow strikes permitted; WBC/Boxing: запрещён — All elbow strikes prohibited in boxing; WKF: запрещён — Elbow strikes not a legal technique in sport karate; Kyokushin: запрещён — Elbow strikes prohibited; WT: запрещён — Prohibited; ITF: запрещён — Prohibited; WAKO: запрещён — Prohibited in all kickboxing formats; K: запрещён — 1/GLORY — Prohibited — key difference from Muay Thai; IFMA: разрешён — Legal — elbows are a core Muay Thai weapon (art of eight limbs)
Насколько опасен Twelve-Six Elbow?
Оценка опасности 8/10. Very High — 12-6 elbow; extremely dangerous downward strike
Как подготовить Twelve-Six Elbow?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Close Distance → Hip Rotation → Strike with Elbow Point.
Как защититься от Twelve-Six Elbow?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Lean Back — pull the head out of elbow range to avoid the short-range strike / Clinch Tie-Up — close to body-to-body range to smother elbow strikes / Push Kick (Teep) — maintain distance to prevent elbow range from being established.
Какие есть варианты Twelve-Six Elbow?
Распространённые варианты: Horizontal elbow (swinging the elbow horizontally at head level); Uppercut elbow (rising elbow from below targeting the chin); Downward elbow (chopping the elbow straight down (Muay Thai sok tat)); Spinning elbow (full rotation before driving the elbow into the target).
Насколько эффективен Twelve-Six Elbow на соревнованиях?
The twelve-six elbow is illegal in UFC competition but legal in some other MMA organisations.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Twelve-Six Elbow?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Confusing the twelve-to-six with a diagonal downward elbow — the twelve-to-six is strictly vertical / Using it in MMA competition where it is specifically banned — automatic disqualification or point deduction / Not driving through the target with the shoulder — the arm alone is insufficient / Hitting the skull directly from mount, which can injure both fighters — target the face, collarbone, or sternum.
Какие ещё названия есть у Twelve-Six Elbow?
Twelve-Six Elbow также известен как Tuerubu Shikkusu Erubō, 12-to-6 Elbow, Vertical Elbow, Sok Klam.