The Elbow Hunter of 100 Stitches Explained - Yodkhunpon Technique Breakdown
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Reverse Elbow·The Modern Martial Artist
Few fighters inspired fear in his competitors and elation in the crowd like Yodkhunpon, the Great Elbow Hunter of 100 st…
Перевод: reverse 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 Reverse Elbow family covers elbow strikes directed rearward, where the striker drives the elbow backward into an opponent positioned behind or to the side. [1] The reverse elbow is a close-quarters defensive technique used when an opponent attacks from behind, secures a rear clinch, or attempts a back take, allowing the striker to deliver a sharp blow to the face, solar plexus, or ribs without needing to turn and face the attacker. [1],[2] Biomechanically, the reverse elbow relies on trunk rotation and shoulder retraction to generate force, and while it produces less power than forward-facing elbows, its surprise value and unorthodox angle make it effective. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
Reverse elbow techniques appear in multiple martial arts traditions, including Muay Thai, wing chun, and various self-defence systems such as Krav Maga. [1] In Southeast Asian fighting arts, the reverse elbow was used as a defensive reaction when grabbed or clinched from behind, a common scenario in battlefield combat. [2],[3]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- ТаиландМуай-тай
- БразилияММА
- СШАММА
- ИзраильКрав-мага
- КитайВин-чун
Эффективность
The reverse elbow strikes backward at an opponent behind or to the side. [1]
Родословная
Reverse elbows appear in Muay Thai and various martial arts. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Used in MMA and Muay Thai. [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
7
Очень высокий7/10
Backward elbow strike; close-range surprise weapon
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Продвинутый
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 reverse elbow strikes backward, driving the elbow behind you into an opponent who is close or clinching from behind
✓The strike uses a backward thrust of the elbow powered by shoulder extension and hip rotation toward the target
✓It is primarily a clinch and self-defence technique — used when someone is behind you or to the side
✓Drive the elbow back and slightly across the body to target the opponent's solar plexus, ribs, or face
✓The reverse elbow is fast and deceptive because the opponent cannot see the striking arm from their angle
✓In Muay Thai, the reverse elbow can be thrown from the clinch when the opponent is positioned to your side
✓Practise with a partner standing behind you, driving the elbow into their pad-protected midsection
Типичные ошибки
!Reaching too far behind and losing the structural integrity of the strike — keep the arm tight to the body
!Not rotating the hip into the strike, using arm-only motion
!Looking away from the target behind you — turn the head to track the opponent
!Over-committing and spinning past the intended target
!Using the reverse elbow when the opponent is directly in front of you — it is a rearward or lateral strike
!Hitting with the tricep area instead of the elbow point
!Not following up after the reverse elbow — it creates space and surprise that must be exploited
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] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [3] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966)
2КнигаMuay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
Official karate technique names (和語/漢語)
4ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
5ЦитатаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [3] Dynamic Karate (Nakayama, 1966)
6ЦитатаMuay 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
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Часто задаваемые вопросы
How do I set up a reverse elbow effectively in combination with other attacks?
According to The Modern Martial Artist's breakdown of Yodkhunpon technique, the reverse elbow works best when integrated with knees—Yod Kumpan's knees and elbows loaded each other, allowing him to land multiple shots in combination while keeping opponents trapped at close range.
What's the key to closing distance safely before throwing a reverse elbow?
The Modern Martial Artist emphasizes that feints are as important as the actual strikes; Yod Kumpan would consistently feint off-rhythm while chambering his legs as he moved in, allowing him to get inside an opponent's rhythm while breaking his own so they couldn't time a counter.
How do I defend against a reverse elbow or counter it?
Masters defend against their own attacks by parrying or catching to the inside or outside, since opponents facing you have access to the same range and techniques you do.
Как работает Reverse Elbow?
The Reverse Elbow family covers elbow strikes directed rearward, where the striker drives the elbow backward into an opponent positioned behind or to the side. The reverse elbow is a close-quarters defensive technique used when an opponent attacks from behind, secures a rear clinch, or attempts a back take, allowing the striker to deliver a sharp blow to the face, solar plexus, or ribs without needing to turn and face the attacker.
Откуда происходит Reverse Elbow?
Reverse elbow techniques appear in multiple martial arts traditions, including Muay Thai, wing chun, and various self-defence systems such as Krav Maga. In Southeast Asian fighting arts, the reverse elbow was used as a defensive reaction when grabbed or clinched from behind, a common scenario in battlefield combat.
Разрешён ли Reverse 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 Reverse Elbow?
Оценка опасности 7/10. Very High — backward elbow strike; close-range surprise weapon
Как подготовить Reverse Elbow?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Close Distance → Hip Rotation → Strike with Elbow Point.
Как защититься от Reverse 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 Reverse 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 Reverse Elbow на соревнованиях?
Used in MMA and Muay Thai.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Reverse Elbow?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Reaching too far behind and losing the structural integrity of the strike — keep the arm tight to the body / Not rotating the hip into the strike, using arm-only motion / Looking away from the target behind you — turn the head to track the opponent / Over-committing and spinning past the intended target.
Какие ещё названия есть у Reverse Elbow?
Reverse Elbow также известен как Ura Hiji-uchi, Back Elbow, Rear Elbow, Ushiro Empi.