Combative Elbow Strikes: A Guide to Strikes, Blocks, Locks, and Take Downs - Softcover

Rosser, Jeff W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1938585372 ISBN 13: 9781938585371

Publisher: Turtle Press, 2014

Synopsis

Combative Elbow Strikes: A Guide to Strikes, Blocks, Locks, and Take Downs is an in-depth analysis of the practical applications for five of the most common elbow strikes found in the martial arts. While conventional wisdom holds that an elbow strike is simply a technique used for close-range striking, Jeff W. Rosser asserts that the movements used in executing these elbow strikes are highly versatile and applicable to a wide range of situations. In this book, Rosser demonstrates how an elbow strike can be used for executing blocks, joint locks, throws, take downs, chokes, pins, traps, releases, and ground fighting in addition to striking. Illustrated with over 250 photographs, Combative Elbow Strikes presents more than 50 elbow strike applications in stand-up and ground fighting scenarios. Instruction on how to generate power and execute the elbow strikes efficiently and effectively ensures that you will get the most out of every technique.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

"A highly recommended purchase, that will enhance any martial artists' arsenal of techniques - with very little effort!"- Stuart Anslow, Editor in Chief of 'Totally Tae Kwon Do' magazine

"Korea-based martial artist Jeff Rosser, successfully shines a spotlight on the Elbow Strike - an often neglected component of the defensive syllabus. This must-have compendium should grace the book shelf of every diligent practitioner seeking a deeper knowledge of their art."- Master Doug Cook, 6th Dan Taekwondo, Award winning author; columnist for Taekwondo Times Magazine

"The major innovation of Jeff Rosser's new book is its focus on a specific, rather neglected area of Tae Kwon Do in the kind of detail previously reserved for kicking, with an evident understanding of the broader implications of movement over technique. Through an accessible style and clear photo illustrations, the author shows how elbow movements may be applied as strikes, traps, deflections, manipulations, locks, takedowns ... standing and on the ground. This book will allow you to open up a whole new dimension of your Tae Kwon Do, and to incorporate it into your training now. I thoroughly recommend Combative Elbow Strikes to anybody interested in realistic applications of Tae Kwon Do or Karate for self-defence."- Simon O'Neill, author of the Taegeuk Cipher book and DVD series.

"In my 30+ years of practicing martial arts, many of the concepts Jeff has collated corresponds to my own view of how both modern and traditional arts work. These are skills which have stood the test of time, which I treasure in my own self-defense arsenal, and which I would teach as ways to pragmatically deal with a potential aggressor. Again, many of these skills do not feature in your regular martial arts books because instructors get tripped up in the publishing process with either the need to legitimize their methodology or to justify their lineage. I have no doubt this book would be a good addition to your own combative or self-defense library. The book is extensive and covers the gamut of how to use a simple striking tool, and then how to extrapolate it for destruction, trapping and locking. I highly recommend it as a resource for any serious martial art student."- Colin Wee, 6th Dan Taekwondo, Chief Instructor of Joong Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do Inc., Coordinator of the International Alliance of Martial Arts Schools

"First and foremost I would like to congratulate Mr. Rosser on competing the first of what I'm sure will be many more books to follow.  I believe that this book will benefit any martial artist interested in continuing their education.  Having a background in Okinawan Karate, I specifically appreciated his explaining the concepts of proper breathing on executing techniques while emphasizing that the torso and movement of our hips is critical for achieving maximum power.  Upon seeing the title, I could probably assume that many students may be quick to think they may already know how to throw an elbow. However, I strongly feel that this book goes far beyond the surface of a basic elbow strike.  Utilizing locking, traps, various angles and ground fighting will benefit both intermediate and advanced students alike.  I also commend Mr. Rosser for explaining how these techniques stem from a variety of arts and will add to your arsenal regardless of "style".  This is a well written analysis with very easy-to follow photos that explain the techniques well.  I think this would be a great addition to any martial-artists' library!!"- Sensei Jimmy Newton, 3rd Dan, Okinawan-Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate and Kobudo

From the Back Cover

"Jeff is one of a new breed of martial authors whose work will ensure the traditional martial arts fully embrace their past in order to ensure they are very relevant to the modern day. Highly recommended!"- Iain Abernethy 6th Dan, Chief International Coach of the World Combat Association

"In Combative Elbow Strikes, the only book of its kind, Jeff Rosser establishes that the elbow strike, when studied and practiced diligently, is a versatile, sophisticated and graceful close-range weapon, whether fighting on one's feet or on the ground."- Master Mike Swope, Chun Kuhn Taekwondo 7th Dan

"With concentration on the movement and application more than a style specific aspect, Jeff has succeeded in producing a book worthy of being in all martial artists' collections."- Renshi Robert Taylor

"Every person interested in learning to defend themselves and the finer points of protection will benefit from this book. It does not matter if you come at this topic from a civilian standpoint or that of professional military or law enforcement."- Dr. George Vitale, 8th Dan ITF Taekwon-do, 24 years with the New York State Police

Edition details

• Publisher: Turtle Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1938585372
• ISBN 13: 9781938585371
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 110