Punching to set up Elbows

Here is a nice simple combo used to set up a elbow attack follow up. As with all set up techniques you will need to see how your opponent reacts to an attack to use a follow up.

For example, if my opponent runs to his/her left every time I throw a left hook, I might try a right kick or right hook punch follow up, I probally wouldn't try a thrust kick. So as with any technique practice and timing are very important.

Here is a video of Nate and I practicing this combo back & forth in training. the step by step is below:

• Step 1

Nate and I square off
• Step 2

I step in with my left foot and throw a quick jap into Nate's face. Nate reacts by covering up
• Step 3

I follow up with by dropping my right knee and throwing a right hand... I notice that Nate is still covering up.
• Step 4

Keeping my left arm in the North/South position, I step forward with my left leg and thrust my forearm inbetween Nate's guard
• Step 5

I point my right elbow towards the ceiling and drop the top of my elbow straight down - aiming for upper eyebrow area