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Elbow Uppercut - 팔꿈치올려치기 (Palkkumchi Ollyeo Chigi)

Authentic Muay Thai / Taekwondo Rising Elbow Strike

Explosive vertical elbow strike targeting chin from below for knockout power. One of the most devastating close-range techniques in striking arts.

Korean Martial Arts Biomechanics:

• Low Chamber (낮은 준비): Arm drops below target with elbow bent 90°
• Leg Drive (다리 힘): Rear leg extension provides upward power
• Vertical Path (수직 경로): Elbow rises straight up through centerline
• Body Drive (몸통 상승): Entire body rises with strike
• Chin Target (턱 타격): Point of elbow drives under chin

Target Vital Points:

• 턱끝 (Jaw Point - Teok-kkeut): Direct knockout
• 승장 (Philtrum - Seungjang): Nerve cluster under nose
• 인영 (Carotid - Inmyeong): Blood flow disruption

Combat Applications:

• Counter to body attacks (opponent leans in)
• Clinch uppercut when opponent's chin is exposed
• Breaking opponent's posture with upward force

Phases:

1. Chamber (준비): 120ms - Drop and load, knee bend for drive
2. Rise (올리기): 170ms - Explosive leg extension drives elbow upward
3. Peak (정점): 90ms - Maximum extension at chin level, full body commitment
4. Recovery (복귀): 170ms - Controlled return to guard

Duration: 550ms (Explosive power requires visible wind-up)