Slashing Elbow

Подсемейство

Перевод: slashing elbow (Sok Tee)

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 Slashing Elbow subfamily covers horizontal elbows executed with an emphasis on a cutting or raking action, where the point of the elbow slices across the opponent's skin rather than delivering blunt concussive force. [1] The slashing motion involves a slight upward or downward angle within the generally horizontal plane, allowing the sharp tip of the olecranon to open cuts on the forehead, brow ridge, or cheekbone. [1],[2] In Muay Thai, the slashing elbow is used strategically to produce bleeding that impairs the opponent's vision or leads to a stoppage by the ringside physician. [2],[3]

Также известна как
Sok TeeTH[1]Cutting Elbow[2]Raking Elbow[3]
Используется в

История и происхождение

The slashing elbow developed within Muay Thai as fighters discovered that a raking horizontal trajectory produced lacerations more reliably than a blunt-force strike. [1] This approach became a strategic tool in Thai stadium fights, where cuts could lead to point deductions for the bleeding fighter or stoppages that favoured the cutter. [2],[3]

Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке

  • ТаиландМуай-тай
  • БразилияММА
  • СШАММА
  • МьянмаЛетвей

Эффективность

The slashing elbow cuts diagonally across the opponent's face. [1]

Родословная

From Muay Thai's sok tee. [1]

Соревновательные результаты

Used in Muay Thai and MMA. [1]

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Биомеханический механизм

Primary ActionBallistic extension of the arm — kinetic chain transfers force from the ground through the hips to the fist
Joints InvolvedShoulder (flexion/rotation), elbow (rapid extension), wrist (stabilised on impact), hips (rotation)
Force VectorLinear (jab, cross) or circular (hook, overhand) depending on the punch type
Kinetic ChainGround reaction force → hip rotation → torso rotation → shoulder extension → fist impact — each link amplifies velocity

Позиция и вход

From orthodox stance (after jab)Rotate the rear hip forward, extend the rear hand straight to the target, pivot the rear foot
As counter (pull counter)Lean back to avoid the incoming jab, fire the cross as the opponent's jab retracts
From clinch breakPush off from the clinch, create space, and fire the straight right as the opponent resets

Видео

1 video

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Оценки

Уровень опасности

Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника

7
Очень высокий7/10

Slashing elbow; primary laceration-causing strike in Muay Thai

Сложность

Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники

Средний
Допустимость на соревнованиях

Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам

Запрещено
WBC/Boxing — All elbow strikes prohibited in boxing {srcWBC Rules of Boxing}
WKF — Elbow strikes not a legal technique in sport karate
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDF
Kyokushin — Elbow strikes prohibited {srcIKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
WT — Prohibited
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF
ITF — Prohibited
ITF Competition RulesPDF
WAKO — Prohibited in all kickboxing formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDF
K-1/GLORY — Prohibited — key difference from Muay Thai {srcK-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 RulesPDF

Заметки по тренировке

The slashing elbow travels at a diagonal upward or downward angle, cutting across the opponent's face
It combines the horizontal rotation of the standard elbow with a vertical component for an angled slash
The slashing trajectory is designed to cross the eyebrow ridge diagonally, maximising laceration length
Use the slashing elbow when the opponent's head is slightly above or below your elbow height — the diagonal adjusts to the height difference
Drive with hip rotation and add an upward or downward tilt of the shoulder
The slashing elbow is particularly effective off a collar tie: pull the opponent's head to one side and slash across with the other arm
In Muay Thai, the slashing elbow (sok tee) is one of the primary fight-stopping techniques

Типичные ошибки

!Slashing too vertically, turning it into a downward elbow, or too horizontally, making it a standard horizontal elbow
!Not committing to the hip rotation — the slash needs the full body behind it
!Using the mid-forearm for the slash instead of the last two inches of the elbow
!Slashing from too far away where the opponent is out of range
!Not pulling the opponent into the slash with the non-striking hand
!Over-rotating and losing balance after the slash
!Telegraphing by winding up the slashing arm before throwing — it should fire from the guard

Связанные техники

Контрприёмы

Цепочка подготовки

1Close Distanceenter elbow range through clinch work or after slipping a punch
2Hip Rotationgenerate power through the core by rotating the hips
3Strike with Elbow Pointdrive 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] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [3] WBC Muay Thai Rules (2014)

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] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [3] WBC Muay Thai Rules (2014)

5ЦитатаMuay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)

Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)

Сообщество

Атлетизм

Requires

hip rotation power, rear foot pivot, full kinetic chain coordination

Favours

reach advantage, strong hips for power transfer

Key muscles

glutes, obliques, pectorals, triceps, deltoids

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Угол конечности
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Why do I keep missing when I throw a slashing elbow?

The circular nature of the slashing elbow means it tends to come back to you by default, so if you're slightly off or your opponent moves, you'll miss. According to Straight Circle Martial Arts, you must stay very close to where you can contract the strike rather than throwing from too far away.

What should I think about when throwing an expansion elbow?

Straight Circle Martial Arts emphasizes that you want to expand completely through your opponent by opening up your body and arm, which works well even when your opponent is slightly close or starts to lean into you.

How do I generate more power in my downward elbow strike?

Rather than coming straight down stiffly, drop your hip all the way through the strike as you come through your opponent. According to Straight Circle Martial Arts, this hip drop gives you significantly more power than striking without it.

What's the key to making a side elbow more effective?

Straight Circle Martial Arts recommends positioning yourself behind your opponent and getting behind his foot before striking. This positioning ensures he doesn't just get hit—he'll fall as you make contact.

Как работает Slashing Elbow?

The Slashing Elbow subfamily covers horizontal elbows executed with an emphasis on a cutting or raking action, where the point of the elbow slices across the opponent's skin rather than delivering blunt concussive force. The slashing motion involves a slight upward or downward angle within the generally horizontal plane, allowing the sharp tip of the olecranon to open cuts on the forehead, brow ridge, or cheekbone.

Откуда происходит Slashing Elbow?

The slashing elbow developed within Muay Thai as fighters discovered that a raking horizontal trajectory produced lacerations more reliably than a blunt-force strike. This approach became a strategic tool in Thai stadium fights, where cuts could lead to point deductions for the bleeding fighter or stoppages that favoured the cutter.

Разрешён ли Slashing 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 Slashing Elbow?

Оценка опасности 7/10. Very High — slashing elbow; primary laceration-causing strike in Muay Thai

Как подготовить Slashing Elbow?

Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Close Distance → Hip Rotation → Strike with Elbow Point.

Как защититься от Slashing 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 Slashing Elbow?

Распространённые варианты: Standard cross (rear-hand straight punch with full hip rotation); Counter cross (pull counter) (leaning back to avoid the jab, firing the cross as a counter); Step-in cross (stepping forward with the punch for added reach and power); Body cross (targeting the solar plexus or liver with the straight rea…).

Насколько эффективен Slashing Elbow на соревнованиях?

Used in Muay Thai and MMA.

Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Slashing Elbow?

Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Slashing too vertically, turning it into a downward elbow, or too horizontally, making it a standard horizontal elbow / Not committing to the hip rotation — the slash needs the full body behind it / Using the mid-forearm for the slash instead of the last two inches of the elbow / Slashing from too far away where the opponent is out of range.

Какие ещё названия есть у Slashing Elbow?

Slashing Elbow также известен как Sōku Tī, Sok Tee, Cutting Elbow, Raking Elbow.