Krav-Maga Elbow Strikes for Self-Defense

Luca introduces the Elbow #1 horizontal

Introducing the Elbow #2 side elbow.

Introducing the Elbow #3 that is when an attacker is behind you.

Introducing Elbow #4 which is like an uppercut in boxing.

Introducing Elbow #5. Warning if you need to use it on the back of the spine.

Introducing Elbow #6 and #7. They are very practical in self-defense scenarios when an attacker is trying to bear hug you.

Introducing the Elbow #8, an oblique frontal and very devasting Elbow.

Introducing the "Spear" or as we call it in this course, the number #9 Elbow.

Introducing the "Spinning" Elbow. A very surprise elbow that can also help you in case you miss a strike.

Now we practice the Front Elbow #1. Always practice with both sides, using the leading and the rear arm, and always alternate the guard because we train in both guards.

Now we practice the Side Elbow, or as we call it in this course, Elbow #2. This elbow can be very useful in real-life scenarios when an attacker comes from the side.

The Elbow #3 is a powerful surprise elbow to use when an attacker comes from your left or right back. 

In this video we will practice with Jeff the Elbow Strike 4 and 5, understanding when we can use them and how.

Practicing this fundamental combo of elbow strikes 6 and 7, very useful when an attacker is behind us.

The Oblique Front Elbow, we call it Elbow #8 in this course, is a powerful frontal elbow that allows it to penetrate the opponent's defenses better.

A devastating frontal elbow that can be used for attack and defense.

A surprise elbow that can be used in different scenarios. Master it, and you will control the 360-degree angle of attack.

Some practical applications of some of the elbows we have studied in this course.

The elbows can be used for attack but also defense. Learn this easy-to-master technique that will allow you to have an advantage against an attacker who is trying to punch you.

How to use your elbows to destroy the attacker's hand who is trying to punch you.

A surprise elbow using a distraction trick. Because in real life street fights the only rule is that there are no rules.

How to defend yourself against an elbow strike.

Luca introduces the concept of how to use the Elbow Strikes we have learned so far, in a shadow boxing strikes combination, that you can practice anywhere and without a training partner. Great to build muscle memory and stamina.

Luca and Claudette training together the 10 Elbow Strikes in a shadow boxing drill.

A powerful and simple Shadow Boxing Elbow Combination that creates muscle memory and stamina, preparing for an explosive defense against an attacker.

A demonstration of Shadow Boxing using our Elbow Strikes of this course. Build 30-second segments, creating functional aerobic and great muscle memory for all your strikes.

A quick review of the 10 Elbow Strikes with Claudette.

A final message from Luca and Claudette to all our students.