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Forward elbow strike

percussion: elbow (forward)

Coordinate T1-S2-M1 mae-empi-uchi前猿臂打ち
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Its coordinate

This technique occupies a cell of the solution space when T·S·M slots are present.

T1S2M1
How it is coded

The decision path

Three independent questions place the technique. Observation only.

T1S2M1
Who acts first?
T1 Unilateral.
At what range does it resolve?
S2 Stand & cope.
By what mechanism?
M1 Hands.
Statistical analysis

Where it appears

Forms of this art that include the technique.

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01 Bassai Dai (sequence) solo 02 Empi (sequence) solo 03 Heian Godan (sequence) solo 04 Heian Yondan (sequence) solo 05 Kanku Dai (sequence) solo 06 Tekki Shodan (sequence) solo
Neighbours

Related techniques

Other primitives in this art.

Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (stepping)

Lunging punch

T1S1M1
Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (rear)

Reverse punch

T1S1M1
Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (lead)

Jab / snapping punch

T1S1M1
Technique
percussion: rotational hand strike (short hook)

Hook punch

T1S2M1
Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (close/uppercut)

Close inverted punch

T1S2M1
Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (lateral)

Side punch

T1S1M1