How to Strike by Elbow (Palkup Chigi) or Knee (Mureup Chigi) in Taekwondo

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Pin ItArticle EditDiscussThe elbow strike or the knee strike are known as "Palkup Chigi" and "Mureup Chigi" in Korean. These moves are part of an attack executed by striking the elbow and knee respectively. Used as both an offensive and defensive move, these actions can be executed using either the part of the forearm nearest to the elbow or the part of the upper arm nearesrt to the elbow and knee strike (knee cap or the surrounding area), to the groin.

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Understanding the Move1Be aware of the consequences of this move. It can deliver a strike to the head, the back, the face, the checks, and the groin. These strikes can be painful and damaging enough to end a fight without much effort. Chigi of Palkup (elbow) and Mureup Chigi (knee), can be a very potent technique when executed with precision; it is particularly useful for women defending themselves at close range. As such, it is recommended that all girls and women learn how to master this kind of technique to use for close-range self-defense.

Elbow strike: Palkup Chigi Mureup Arae Chigi: Lower cut by knee strike to the groinIn Taekwondo, elbow strikes or knee strikes are most often used while in close range, but are also employed while jumping toward the opponent. The hardness of the elbow allows for hitting with considerable force, and experienced fighters can easily knock out, cut, or injure their opponent with a well-placed strike.Elbow or knee strikes are generally most effective when used in combination with punches or kicks, to allow the fighter to close the distance, especially when women are being harassed close up.

Using the Elbow Strike1Know when to use the elbow strike. The elbow strike (Palkup Chigi) is a very powerful technique used mainly in close combat. It can be used in six different ways:Palkup Ollyo Chigi: Striking upward - upper-cut elbowPalkup Yeopeuro Chigi: Striking sideways - sideways elbowPalkup Dwiro Chigi: Striking backward - backward strike elbowPalkup Naeryo Chigi: Striking downward - downward strike elbowPalkup Dollyo Chigi: Striking by turning around - spinning elbowPalkup Pyajeok Chigi:Striking with the help of supporting handElbows can be thrown sideways similarly to a hook strike, upwards strike, backward strike, upper cut strike or downwards strike with the point of the elbow.2Perform the Palkup Ollyo Chigi move. This method is also known as striking upward, using the upper-cut elbow:

Palkup Ollyo Chigi Striking upward - upper-cut elbowKeep the arm close to the body and swing elbow upwards, twisting the hand inwards and bending the elbow sharply.Keep the hand close to your ear at the time of impact.Strike the opponent's head, jaw, cheek or chin.3Perform the Palkup Yeopeuro Chigi. This is also known as striking sideways, using the sideways elbow:

Palkup Yeopeuro Chigi: Striking sidewise - sidewise elbowStrike the elbow inwards in a straight line or slightly upper.Twisting the wrist inwards and landing the elbow sharply.Strike the temple, the jaw or the face.4Perform the Palkup Dwiro Chigi. This is also known as striking backward, using the backward strike elbow:

Palkup Dwiro Chigi: Striking backward - backward strike elbowPlace the arm across the front of the body with the fist over the left shoulder and the palm facing downwards.Thrust elbow straight back, the palm facing upwards at the time of impact.Strike the solar plexus or the rib.5Perform the Palkup Naeryo Chigi. This is also known as striking downward, using the downward strike elbow:

Palkup Naeryo Chigi: Striking downward - downward strike elbowRaise the elbow upwards with palm facing the back.Swing the elbow down on the target, slightly above waist level.The palm faces inward at the time of impact.Strike the back.6Perform the Palkup Dollyo Chigi. This is also known as striking by turning around, using the spinning elbow:

Palkup Dollyo Chigi : Striking by turning around - spinning elbowTurn around 180 degree and point the elbow at the target and strike forward.Twist the wrist inwards and bend in the elbow sharply.Strike to the face, jaw, chest, shoulder or cheeks.7Perform the Palkup Pyajeok Chigi. This is also known as striking with the help of supporting hand:

Palkup Pyajeok Chigi : Striking with the help of supporting handRaise the hand over the neck or the back of the opponent and block it.Point the elbow at the target while striking outwards to the solar plexus or face where the hand-block is in position.Twist the wrist inwards and bend in the elbow sharply.

Knee Strikes1The Knee strike (Mureup Chigi) is a strike with the knee, and involves thrusting the front of the knee into the groin, or the head of the body of an opponent. The knee strike is convenient for attacking a close-up opponent either at the levels of the stomach, face or groin. Knee strikes (particularly to the groin for males) are generally agreed to be effective self-defense maneuvers. This move has three different names according to the part with which attacking are executed:Mureup-dollyo chigi: Spinning by kneeMureup-ollyo chigi: Upper-cut by kneeMureup-arae chigi: Lower strike.2Perform the Mureup-dollyo chigi. This is also known as spinning by knee:Lift the knee and turn around 45 degree at the target and strike forward.Strike the solar plexus, the rib or the stomach.

Mureup-dollyo chigi: Spinning by knee3Perform the Mureup-ollyo chigi. This is also known as the upper-cut by knee:With the help of both the hands, catch the head of the opponent and pull down the chin.Raise the knee for a strike to the face or solar plexus.

Mureup-ollyo chigi: Upper-cut by knee4Perform the Mureup-arae chigi. This is also known as a lower strike, using a strike the groin:With the help of both the hands catch the shoulder of the opponent.Raise the knee forward, strike the front, the groin or solar plexus.

Mureup-arae chigi : Lower strike: Strike the groin.

Edit TipsThe straight (forward) knee is a typical knee strike, and involves thrusting the front of the knee into the head, the ribs, the groin or body of an opponent. The straight knee can be applied from a stand-up position both when the combatants are separated or close-up.Elbowing or kneeing techniques are a disallowed practice in the Taekwondo competitions. However, for martial arts purposes, these are generally agreed to be effective self-defense maneuvers.

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