Close Quarters Combat Elbow Strike Secret

http://www.closequarterscombat.com - The close quarters combat elbow strike works best for close quarter self defense. But here's how to make your elbow strike even more powerful and devastating in a real street fight.

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• close quarters combat
• close quarter battle
• cqc
• self defense techniques
• martial arts moves
• self defence

[seusgordo]

people please: NEVER do this move! it's useless

When you want to hit the guy with the elbow, don't grab his head because you will be defensless and if he decides to punch you, you're fucked. And also because in the vid the guy is hitting with the SIDE of the elbow, which deliver less power (cause it's the softer part of the elbow)

[cqctraining]

@seusgordo - Appreciate input. In response:

1. "if he decides to punch you": You're not in slow motion. Your attack must be quick or you'll never pull it off. At close quarters combat distance, you're not in "punching range". In martial arts, it's called "trapping range" so not an issue.

2. Elbow strike: The entire arm from the elbow to the wrist (when your palm is facing you) is like a lead pipe. Best to hit just near the elbow but anywhere along the hard forearm will deliver power.

[seusgordo]

@cqctraining that's true, in fact what I wanted to say wasn't that it is useless, sorry, I wanted to say that there are better moves. I do Krav Maga for a while now and you probaly know that there are simple elbow strike moves where you use only 1 arm to strike the opponent in the side of the jaw and your other hand stays in the defense position, close to your body. why it's better to do this simple one? Because in most combats u can forget 70% of what u learned, especially complex moves

[cqctraining]

@seusgordo - Understood. We post articles from all positions and circumstances because in a real street fight, you have to be prepared for anything for self defense. This self defense technique is only to show one possible martial arts move to give more power to the elbow strike. There are other methods, including 1 elbow strikes as well as other areas of the elbow to strike with.

Professional feedback is always welcome on any of my videos. Thanks for the follow up!

[giantshrek1]

If your lead hand is near enough to grab the back of his head, why don't you just palm heel him in the jawline with the lead hand with a slight shuffle forward to bring your body weight in to play? That can be a main blow by itself or to set up a heavier blow with your rear hand.

[cqctraining]

@giantshrek1 - I don't disagree. Actually, I have another video on this very principle that you've stated (speed vs. power).  In a real fight, the palm heel would by my first choice.

Overall, the self defense technique in this video is better at simply showing how to add more power to an elbow strike in certain situations.

Thanks for your input. Much appreciated!

[nickholai]

i prefer the metal gear solid CQC :P haha. joke

[ldmak90]

crap... wasted energy, time and movements... 1) step towards your subject, 2) reach out to position hand behind subject's head, 3) pull subject's head towards you, 4) deliver elbow. this goes against everything we learn about self defense or CQC. Sounds like something from an old WWF wrestling move. A skilled individual could hit this fool 2 to 3 times before he could deliver that elbow that way. This kinda garbage can get people hurt bad... thank god for being able to leave comments on vids.

[TheDieHard777]

Where the head goes, the body goes.

[alleygh0st]

I thought you'd aim the head with your left to make him flinch, then use the recoil and deliver elbow in sort of a 1-2 fashion...or maybe if you actually grabbed him and then kneed him in the gut, then elbow down when he bends looks like a nice combination to work on..

[MrGolfo]

@cqctraining - Hi, Just wanted to let you know that your palm should alway face your opponent when elbowing. Thanks.

PS: Just for the record, I am a Muay Thai Instructor, former pro fighter, ex-mil and currently a CPO. Thanks

[TheSonorama21]

@TheGooser123

Have fun getting your shit stolen because you can't throw a punch (not saying this video is worth shit.)

[TheGooser123]

Your not even hitting with the elbow. Please remove this video. There giving people the wrong way to defend yourself. The best way to win a fight. Is not to be in one.

[bigmanoooo1]

@eluap you cant predict that, there are a million and one things you can do in a street fight, this vid is just demonstrating on technique, you cant make a 5 or 10 minute or indeed any length youtube video covering all the angles of what could possibly happen in a street fight, "what do you do when the guy gets mad and hits you back?" well you could block or slip and punch him or elbow him or knee him, the point is you wont know exactly what technique to use until you are in that situation

[eluap]

Ok then, what do you do when he gets mad and hits you back?

[Neeverseen]

I know it from personal expierience, the elbow is one of your best weapons, trust me.

It's fast, while your opponent dodges or blocks your punch, you are already close enough for an elbow strike. I delivered one elbow strike to the left cheek bone. The flesh was ripped, and the bleeding was bad. the elbow is perfect for self defence.

[imobboss43]

i joind this program and paid the 7 bucks and its been over 2 weeks and still no video...i emaild them and got no responds and called there number and its not a working number i feel like i have been scammed and warn anyone not to fall forf it too

[SantiagoSernaAZ]

i sent my email but didnt get a confirmation email