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Downward Grinding Elbow
SubFamilyDownward・Grinding・エルボー(Downward Grinding Elbow)
Translation: downward grinding elbow
Overview
History & Origin
MMA-specific strike developed for cage fighting. [1]
Effectiveness
Effective in MMA ground-and-pound scenarios. [1]
Lineage
Modern MMA methodology. [1]
Competition Record
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Downward Grinding Elbow-specific striking mechanics
Joints Involved — Technique-specific
Position & Entry
From MMA position — Execute downward grinding elbow
Variants
Standard Downward Grinding Elbow
Videos
1 video
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
7
Very High7/10
MMA ground strike with significant damage potential
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
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}
Legal
— Unified MMA — Legal — all elbow strikes permitted
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— art of eight limbs
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Practise with appropriate safety gear (Penn et al., 2007)
Common Mistakes
!Poor base during execution
!Over-committing
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Position control → Downward Grinding Elbow → Follow-up
Sources & References
Primary Source
Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge (Penn, Cordoza & Krauss, 2007)
1Book[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
2Citation[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
Community
Athletics
Good balance and base from ground positions
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Downward Grinding Elbow work?
The Downward Grinding Elbow is delivered from side control or mount, using body weight to drive the elbow point downward into the opponent's face.
Where does the Downward Grinding Elbow come from?
MMA-specific strike developed for cage fighting.
Is the Downward Grinding Elbow legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal — all elbow strikes permitted; WBC/Boxing: banned — All elbow strikes prohibited in boxing; WKF: banned — Elbow strikes not a legal technique in sport karate; Kyokushin: banned — Elbow strikes prohibited; WT: banned — Prohibited; ITF: banned — Prohibited; WAKO: banned — Prohibited in all kickboxing formats; K: banned — 1/GLORY — Prohibited — key difference from Muay Thai; IFMA: legal — Legal — elbows are a core Muay Thai weapon (art of eight limbs)
How dangerous is the Downward Grinding Elbow?
Danger rating 7/10. MMA ground strike with significant damage potential
How do I set up the Downward Grinding Elbow?
The standard setup chain: Position control → Downward Grinding Elbow → Follow-up.
How do I defend against the Downward Grinding Elbow?
Standard counters include: Guard recovery / Escape / Block.
What are the variants of the Downward Grinding Elbow?
Common variants: Standard Downward Grinding Elbow.
How effective is the Downward Grinding Elbow in competition?
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
What are common mistakes when doing the Downward Grinding Elbow?
Top errors to watch for: Poor base during execution / Over-committing.
What are other names for the Downward Grinding Elbow?
The Downward Grinding Elbow is also known as Downward Grinding Elbow, GNP Grinding Elbow, Side Control Elbow.