Jab → Lead Horizontal Elbow → Rear Horizontal Elbow

Intermediate

A short, brutal entry into elbow range. The jab closes the gap, then both horizontal elbows arrive at a distance the opponent has already given up.

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What this combo trains

This trains the transition from long range into elbow range in one motion: the jab closes the gap, and both elbows arrive at a range they have already conceded. You develop the timing to slash two elbows in succession off alternating sides and the head movement to survive the close. It is a compact, high-damage sequence built for the pocket.

Step by step

  1. 1.
    Jab

    Fire the jab to measure and close the distance, using it to occupy the guard as you step into elbow range.

  2. 2.
    Lead Horizontal Elbow

    Slash the lead horizontal elbow (sok ti) off the front side at close range, turning it across their guard or head.

  3. 3.
    Rear Horizontal Elbow

    Follow immediately with the rear horizontal elbow (sok ti) across the jaw or brow, turning the hip through as the two elbows arrive from opposite sides.

Common mistakes

  • Reaching with the jab instead of stepping in, so you never actually close into elbow range.
  • Swinging the elbows wide like hooks rather than slashing them short and tight across the target.
  • Failing to turn the hip on the rear elbow, robbing it of the power a horizontal elbow needs.
  • Dropping the off hand while elbowing, leaving your head open at the closest range.

Who it suits

An intermediate close-range combo for fighters who want to sharpen their elbow game. It works from orthodox or southpaw since the app mirrors every left and right to your stance.

Why it works

The jab closes the gap; both elbows arrive at a range they have already conceded.

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