Video: Muay Thai Upward Elbow (Sok Ngad) by Martial X. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The uppercut elbow drives straight up the middle, splitting a high guard in clinch range.
3 key details
- Drive up from the legs.
- Keep the elbow tight to the body.
- Short, vertical motion.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Shadow
- 2:00Slow reps
- 3:00Combos with hooks
- 2:00Clinch-entry elbows
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Pads for partners.
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.
