How to Do a Bypass Parry Elbow Combo in Martial Arts

United combat style is a form of martial arts invented by one of Michigan’s top martial arts masters. United combat style combines several forms of martial arts: tae kwon do, shotokon, kempo and kung fu, as well as components of wrestling, Thai boxing and the use of acupressure points to quickly subdue an opponent. This unique style of martial arts utilizes the most effective moves of each form, combined with a unique, well-balanced ready stance, in order to maximize a person’s strengths. United combat style is an ideal set of self defense techniques, because it boils down the quickest, most basic martial arts moves for a no nonsense, clean defense that is useful on the mat and the street alike. The bypass with elbow to the ribs is a street smart defense technique which is effective against a punch attack.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Assume a right ready stance. Place your right foot in front, angled at about 45 degrees to the inside. The back foot points forward at a slight angle to the front foot. Elevate the back heel a couple of inches and align it with the big toe on your front foot. Square your hips to the side, with arms held up and hands open. Angle your shoulders slightly forward. If you do not have time to get into a ready stance, quickly stabilize your feet side by side about shoulder width apart.

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   Parry your opponent’s punching arm to the right using the back of your right wrist, keeping your elbow in close to your body. This is the bypass—you will move your opponent’s arm just enough so that his strike bypasses your face to the right side.

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   Alternate your defensive hands by raising your left hand up to the right side of your face. Keep your left elbow in close to your body and your left hand palm-side out, which protects your face from your opponent’s punching arm.

4. Take a step in toward your opponent’s body, moving with your front foot first and maintaining balance. At the same time, lower your right arm down in front of your body, elbow bent and hand in a fist.

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   Bend your front knee slightly while forcefully striking your opponent’s right ribcage with your right elbow and forearm.

6. Withdraw a step, moving your back foot first, following with the front foot and maintaining balance. Resume ready stance.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice initiating this move from a normal, relaxed position so that you develop an instinct for going into automatic self defense mode when taken by surprise.
• Never practice full contact martial arts with an opponent that is not wearing proper protective gear. Use a karate dummy for training if possible.

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