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Step 1
Assume a fighting stance: body angled, feet about shoulder-width apart, hands up, chin down. Your weight should be evenly distributed across both legs. For better mobility, do not stand flat footed; you should be on the balls of your feet. Standing at an angle will allow you to move forward and diagonally more easily than a squared of stance, making it easier to slip in on your opponent. It also keeps you better guarded.
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Step 2
Pivot on the ball of your rear foot, as if you were throwing a straight right. As your body pivots toward the target, raise your arm so that your palm is facing downward and your arm is parallel to the ground. The forearm should be pulled into the bicep, forming a “point” with the elbow.
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Step 3
Continue the arc of the strike until you bring your elbow to the front of your face. However, it should not pass your nose. Overextending your strikes will leave you in a vulnerable position for longer than you need to be. Your other hand should be placed either on your cheek or on your forehead.
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Step 4
Target virtually any area you want to with this technique--the temple, jaw, solar plexus, ribs, even the legs in the case of destruction techniques (striking your opponent’s limb instead of merely blocking it). When performed with the lead arm, this technique is similar to a hook punch.
