Video: How To Throw A Spinning Back Elbow | Evolve MMA by Evolve Mixed Martial Arts. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The spinning back elbow is a high-risk, high-reward strike that whips the point of the elbow back across the jaw.
3 key details
- Step across with the lead foot first.
- Look over your shoulder before the elbow arrives.
- Keep the spin tight.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Spin footwork
- 2:00Slow spins with spotting
- 3:00Spin and elbow shadow
- 2:00Jab into spinning elbow
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Practice in open space; strike pads only.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
