THREE Reasons to Master Elbows for Self Defense // Training Included

[@effeojnedib7208]

I practice elbows into the heavy bag each morning. Glad to see something different to try. You mentioned clinching up close in a fight, in my experience with street self defense, many times the attacker will close the distance, leaving the defender with elbow opportunities. I've gotten slower legs in my older age, so can't adjust to a quick attacker and determine the distance like my younger years. So elbows play a bigger role in my self defense strategy now days. I also practice side and back elbows to the body, aiming for the ribs.

[@Irfan87]

Under a few circumstances, elbows are way more devastating than punches. It lacks the range of a punch. BUT if you are IN RANGE for an elbow strike, do it.

[@charlescarabott7692]

The lack of range can be it's strong point if the enemy is very close and in an awkward position

[@mikekares-b8q]

Very true.​@@charlescarabott7692

[@lilfairycupcake]

exactly! thats the only negative, you have to be close.

[@Beekind799]

@@charlescarabott7692 exactly,check out wing chuns bil gee form,its for when you are over powered,you can regain the fighting line,and bang the awesome elbows can be used with devestating effect

[@wesshepherd]

Might have been Van Damme way back when but the first time I saw an elbow strike I knew it belonged in my skill set. After many years this vid will still help refine my technique.

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome!

[@JanSonnemann]

Never used elbows before, cause I just trained boxing and karate. So great lesson for me. Thanx a lot.

[@411Outdoors]

Happy to help!

[@henryvandeventer2457]

Elbows and knees and the ability to grab on and clench your opponent while landing those strikes is important to know and train. A lot of people don't know or can't handle a close in fight, so getting that behind the head neck grab amd controlling them while striking with your elbows and knee strikes to the body is devastating.

[@aeortiz2004]

For a guy like me, old and with short-range distance, give me an advantage over a younger thread. Great video!

[@susanorban3059]

I just ran across this in my KZbin. I'm an old woman but I found it very informative and useful and interesting. I'm going to forward this to some family members. My husband for one. He is oĺder than me but still very strong and agile. Thanks!❤

[@411Outdoors]

Glad to help!

[@jimmyj4811]

I was assaulted in an airport in Riyhadh, Saudi Arabia. An elbow strike to the solar plexus got me out of the situation.

[@411Outdoors]

Great to hear!

[@MrRobaid]

Nice work 👍🏼and believe me it works. Also the Adam’s apple and eyes are great.

[@ozzymandius666]

Elbows are devastating. IMHO only to be used in dire straights, or when you feel you may be outclassed. Its too easy to inflict much more damage than is necessary. I am not a trained fighter, just some experience with bar fights when I was younger, and wrastling/practicing with my buddies. I remember one incident, at a bus stop. I was just taking the first step onto the bus, when some guy grabbed my shoulder and violently tried to pull me back so he could bud his way in front of me. I turned my head to see him, went to give him a spinning elbow, and stopped myself before I smeared his jaw off. He got the message though. Back then, early morning me was already a little PO'd just to be commuting by bus.

[@a.patriot3980]

Great nuanced lesson, Daniel. Thank you.

[@MariaSimpson-rp1os]

News to me!! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@411Outdoors]

You bet!

[@MrRobaid]

Oooo ! I felt the echo 😱

[@Grayman58]

Another way to use our elbows is two times with the same elbow get him going in and then on the way out before coming back to the guard position with hips and shoulder rotation its deadly

[@phindabear13haters18]

this video definitely helped my elbow strikes look a lot less awkward

[@411Outdoors]

Great to hear!

[@RichardThomas-lu6ej]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you for watching!

[@alanrawson-wg8io]

As an FMA guy elbow use is pretty familiar to me. I used to practice at all angles and spearing. Awesome tool. Great video!

[@411Outdoors]

Much appreciated!

[@ricklodestein1101]

After striking with your elbow. You can now return with a full length of your arm and grab your target allowing you to use the other elbow for a follow up or a fist strike.

[@artawhirler]

Excellent video as always! Thanks!

[@ChristyKSweet]

Muay Thay is THE bare fight go to. Phuket here

[@user-pl2ix9rm1m]

That was a great video! I’m gonna have a practice 👍

[@VTPSTTU]

Thanks for the video. I like practicing elbows. I can't throw that many before I run out of air, but they are fun to throw. I don't have perfect form, but I'm fairly close. I don't try the reverse ones. I hit my "funny bone" too much when I try that. I just try to put the sweet spot on the heavy bag with good force behind it.

[@rickwhitehouse8069]

Funny thing about elbows; they great for blocking a high kick, or punch. But there’s nearly no way to block a well executed elbow attack. And it really hurts to get a punch blocked by an elbow. They’re times I swear, and elbow can stop a supper sonic jet, or speeding locomotive. Elbows require closer contact, and a much larger opponent can throw you in a bear hug, or head lock. Show good escapes from head locks, and bear hugs.

[@Privateer-Actual]

Awesome lesson 👏 as always! Thanks and be safe my dude

[@411Outdoors]

You as well!

[@myklmusic]

Thank You for this.

[@kenmerriman4112]

yup elbows are the most effective weapon in your tool box esp at close distance

[@shaneschannel2081]

Uk self defence sometimes we not allowed protect our self's ❤❤

[@411Outdoors]

I understand👍 always defend yourself. It’s better to be tried by 12 than carry by six.

[@edwardstanley2195]

Exçellent. Thanks.

[@edsweeney6843]

Thanks again for another OUTSTANDING video. Great training. Your channel should easily reach a million subscribers.

[@411Outdoors]

Wow, thank you! Hopefully one day!

[@rintintinman9223]

I'm going to make one of those focused striking pads.

[@411Outdoors]

Nice!

[@OmegaMan999]

Good stuff broham. I'd hate to tangle with you. I haven't been in a fight in nearly 30 years. I probably forgot how 😅

[@mikekares-b8q]

When you get older and your hands hurt so you may be hesitant to throw a punch . Elbows is the way to go for an older person . Really good advice.

[@lilfairycupcake]

ever use a open hand, palm punch? you can hit harder, transfer more energy, than closed fist. watch some of Bas Ruttens vids.

[@411Outdoors]

@@lilfairycupcake 💯

[@jamiebyrne8570]

No, it's not. Done properly, it's OVERKILL. You should learn to slap properly.

[@antoniomagnolia1479]

Can u do a video on teaching some good combos and sneak attacks with brass knuckles please.

[@411Outdoors]

Absolutely 👍

[@adrianfytr35]

I LOVE throwing elbows lol. Thrown some in some mma fights, very effective, especially when you catch the guy right in his eye socket 👍🔪🗡️🇺🇸.

[@clintonlewis1261]

Wow , I was not aware of all these elbow strike,s ! cool video 👍👍

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you!

[@dylanvisitacion8618]

👍

[@christiaanhendrickx666]

Keep on the good work 👌

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks, will do!

[@LawrenceLoebman-k5i]

Great job super skills 6:11

[@411Outdoors]

Thank you!

[@LawrenceLoebman-k5i]

@@411Outdoors your welcome

[@dannysmith9217]

Well done video of a seriously overlooked super effective skill. I dropped a man half my age (67) twice my size with just a light touch to the lower ribs. Good stuff Brother Man 👍

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend!!

[@mrmj2397]

Ludacris taught me how to 'throw dem 'bows '!!! Hahahaha 🕺🕴 When was that ... like early 00's???

[@411Outdoors]

Yep 😂

[@johnforsythe1824]

Also if they hit your elbows with their fist it's painful to them and can break their fist, hand, fingers, or sometimes their wrists

[@1hackmodeller557]

Yup 👍

[@lilfairycupcake]

elbow, head butts, can be devastating.

[@podsmpsg1]

Don't need a lot of room to do elbow strikes too.

[@mortykatz8818]

Excellent i need your opinion. I’m 73 with neuropathy what do you recommend. I carry a jframe

[@411Outdoors]

I really do believe pepper spray is one of the best weapons for those who can’t work with the others

[@mortykatz8818]

@@411Outdoors I can shoot well especially with in the 21 a 30 feet zone but my mobility stinks. I agree pepper spray or bear spray is very good. But the elbow excites me- I’m going to a dojo near me to be evaluated I will know you if I’m giving the BS Thank you very much brother

[@411Outdoors]

@@mortykatz8818 anytime!

[@Ta-Seti-Ra]

Boxing blows, Wrestling throws, Traditional bows and 411 elbows!

[@411Outdoors]

Love it 🙂👍👍

[@beeamerica5024]

The real world is fugly

[@KhanKubratDulo]

Thanks 👍 I think is strong punch in close distance ( unexpected)

[@jamiebyrne8570]

I've commented on your stuff before - in a positive way. But seriously, from someone with multiple BBs in Jap (striking) martial arts, enpi-zuki is NOT an easily mastered skill - it's the basis of gyaku, oi-tsuki and a dozen other waza..... Mine will and has shattered rib cages and spleens... someone without an understanding of "hip" waza, or koshi, will hit very lightly, like Muay Thai.... Proper waza, Japanese style is 3-5 times more lethal. Additionally, your noted impact points are incorrect, and never a stabbing technique... 3cm (at MOST) on the front and back of the elbow point... Please apply some rigour to this practice.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks for sharing👍 I can’t say I fully agree on all points but I am very confident in my system. Elbows are indeed devastating as they should be. That being said I stoked you practice martial arts and have a system you are comfortable with