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Elbow Strike - 팔꿈치치기 (Palkkumchi Chigi)

Authentic Muay Thai / Taekwondo Horizontal Elbow Strike

Fast horizontal elbow strike targeting temple or jaw with devastating close-range power. This is the fundamental elbow technique in all striking arts.

Korean Martial Arts Biomechanics:

• Chamber (준비): Fist pulls to opposite shoulder, elbow tucked tight
• Hip Rotation (골반 회전): 60° hip rotation drives the strike
• Horizontal Path: Elbow travels in straight line across target
• Impact Surface: Point of elbow (not forearm)
• Follow-Through: Shoulder rotates past centerline for maximum power

Target Vital Points:

• 관자놀이 (Temple - Gwanjanoli): Knockout potential
• 턱끝 (Jaw Point - Teok-kkeut): Concussion risk
• 경동맥 (Carotid Sinus - Gyeongdongmaek): Blood flow disruption

Combat Applications:

• Clinch range (0-12 inches)
• Counter to straight punches
• Breaking guard with sharp angle

Phases:

1. Chamber (준비): 100ms - Arm crosses body, fist to opposite shoulder
2. Strike (치기): 140ms - Hip rotation drives elbow horizontally
3. Peak (정점): 70ms - Hold at full extension for impact
4. Recovery (복귀): 170ms - Return to guard position

Duration: 480ms (Optimized for visible technique execution)