What are the key points for executing this combination?

Key points include fully committing the first elbow to force a reaction, delivering the second elbow from the opposite side, snapping the neck down with the closest arm, and driving the knee up with the hip.

What are common mistakes to avoid?

Common mistakes include throwing elbows without rotation, failing to secure the neck before the knee, throwing the knee as an afterthought, and losing balance during the knee strike.

How should I train this technique?

Training drills include clinch partner drilling at stationary distance, pad work on clinch pads, and shadow combinations with close attention to spacing.

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ELBOW-ELBOW-KNEE

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In Short

The Elbow-Elbow-Knee is a short-range clinch combination that transitions from striking to grappling. It uses two elbows to force an opponent's guard up, creating space to wrap behind the neck and deliver a powerful knee.

A short-range clinch combination that transitions from striking to grappling. Two elbows drive the opponent's guard up, creating the space and reaction to wrap behind the neck and land a hard knee to the body or head. Used by fighters who want to capitalize on a hurt opponent at close range.

KEY POINTS

01First elbow commits fully to force the reaction
02Second elbow comes from the opposite side on the return
03Snap the neck down with the arm closest to the elbow side
04Drive the knee up with the hip, not just the leg
05Recover by framing or pivoting out

COMMON MISTAKES

✕Elbows without rotation, producing no power
✕Failing to secure the neck before the knee
✕Throwing the knee as an afterthought
✕Losing balance on the knee

TRAINING DRILLS

→Clinch partner drilling at stationary distance
→Pad work on clinch pads
→Shadow combinations with close attention to spacing

VISUAL GUIDE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

What is the Elbow-Elbow-Knee technique?: It is a short-range clinch combination that transitions from striking to grappling. Two elbows drive the opponent's guard up, creating the space and reaction needed to wrap behind the neck and land a hard knee.
What are the key points for executing this combination?: Key points include fully committing the first elbow to force a reaction, delivering the second elbow from the opposite side, snapping the neck down with the closest arm, and driving the knee up with the hip.
What are common mistakes to avoid?: Common mistakes include throwing elbows without rotation, failing to secure the neck before the knee, throwing the knee as an afterthought, and losing balance during the knee strike.
How should I train this technique?: Training drills include clinch partner drilling at stationary distance, pad work on clinch pads, and shadow combinations with close attention to spacing.