Combatives

Question 1

Ridge hand strike

Answer 1

Open hand technique
Hit a target with the thumb side of open hand
Be careful and tuck the thumb into the palm in order to avoid breaking it when striking a target

Question 2

Mouth of the hand punch

Answer 2

Made with top of fist where thumb and index finger meet
Made on either an upward or lateral angle from the outside inward or forward

Question 3

Moving in fighting stance

Answer 3

Advancing
To the right
To the left
Retreating

Question 4

Jab

Answer 4

Rotate wrist 45°
Roll shoulder on punching side to protect jaw
Recoil quickly

Question 5

Cross

Answer 5

Rotate wrist 45°
Pivot rear foot
Roll shoulder on punching side to protect jaw

Question 6

Body cross

Answer 6

Send the fist low and drop body weight at the same time
Do not stay down
Retreat up and out

Question 7

Elbow #1

Answer 7

Facing opponent
Swing horizontal to face

Question 8

Elbow #2

Answer 8

Opponent on the side
Elbow up and lean in to strike from side
Use legs for power

Question 9

Elbow #3

Answer 9

Opponent behind
Swing elbow around and pivot into the punch striking the face

Question 10

Elbow #4

Answer 10

Opponent behind
Punch elbow straight back into ribs or stomach

Question 11

Elbow #5

Answer 11

Opponent behind
Punch elbow backward and upward into throat or chin

Question 12

Elbow #6

Answer 12

Facing opponent
Punch elbow upward into chin

Question 13

Elbow #7

Answer 13

Facing opponent with their head below elbow height
Bend knees\drop weight
Punch elbow down on head or neck

Question 14

Hook

Answer 14

Elbow parallel to floor
Rotate shoulder and hip and pivot foot
After strike drop elbow to return to guard