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How come people never block punches with their elbow? If you're confused about what I mean, I've seen it in some of the 52 blocks stuff.
I think it was also in Anderson Silva's instructional. Its where basically the point of the elbow comes in front of your face to block the punch instead of your forearms. I can see how it would leave you vulnerable to body punching, but with guys only fighting 3 rounds in MMA, I don't think its as big a factor as it is in boxing. Frankly, if a guy is blocking my shots with his forearms, I have no reservations about continuing to punch him.
If I see him blocking with the point of the elbow though, I'm tentative about punching him in the face with full power for fear of breaking my hand.
Seems especially useful in the street. Just wanted to see what you guys think. Understandably, this creates a bit of a grey area; since the rules neither endorse nor prohibit the use of elbows, beginners get left wondering. Can you block with your elbow in boxing? You know you can block with your block in boxing. But why would you want to? Unlike a big, padded boxing glove, the olecranon —from the Greek olene elbow and kranon head —is a large, thick, and curved bone that is no fun to punch, even with ounce gloves.
So to rephrase the opening question in a boxing context: would you rather block a punch with your hand or the entire lower half of your arm? The same idea applies to elbow parries.
Everything above the waist, except the back of the head is legal. Amir Khan One thing that the year-old Brit has going for him is his tremendous hand speed. You might argue that he overrates it a tad—like when he said his superior speed would give him an advantage in a potential fight with Floyd Mayweather—but he definitely has some of the quickest hands in the game.
Fast push-ups train the pectoral and shoulder muscles to fire quickly and repeatedly, which gives you better punching speed.
Rule of thumb or in this case, elbow : Always keep your arms to the side of your body for protection and attack efficiency. Elbow blocks in boxing, and generally, a high guard changes a reactive boxer to a proactive boxer. Beginning every moveset with an elbow block as default will grant you a nearly permanent, impenetrable shield and condition you to block before your opponent even has a chance to attack you.
Learning to switch between defense and offense turns a good boxer into a genuinely great one. Getting proper training on your reflexes, agility, and versatility in combat makes anyone a formidable, stable player in the game, and learning a proper elbow block helps start the process!
A well-oiled elbow block can save a boxer from hits, kicks, and even career-ending injuries. Practicing the elbow block properly can be against the force of habit for some: People naturally point their elbows outwards after punching to wind up for more punching.
But we can assure you with the various points throughout this article that straying from your habits can benefit you greatly. Utilizing elbow blocks in boxing provides excellent support for any boxers if done correctly.
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