Which statement best describes the Down Elbow technique?

• A. Elbow travels upward toward the opponent's chin.
• B. Elbow travels downward and makes contact with the top of the head.
• C. Elbow travels outward to strike the temple.
• D. Elbow is used as a feint without contact.

Answer: (B)

Down Elbow is a vertical strike where the elbow travels straight downward to contact the top of the opponent’s head. The downward path lets gravity and hip-to-shoulder rotation drive the elbow with solid momentum, targeting the crown where a compact, exposed contact can be especially effective in close quarters. This direction matches the intended impact zone and leverages body weight to create a sharper, more controlled strike than purely relying on arm speed alone. Movements that lift the elbow toward the chin, swing outward to the temple, or be used as a feint without contact don’t align with this technique’s purpose, which is to deliver a decisive downward strike to the top of the head.