Bendero's Muay Thai Training

Sok Fan Nah (Elbow Chop)
Rank: "D" + "D" Rank for Variations
Skill: TaiJutsu
Effect: A downward Elbow strike aimed at the nose of the opponent.
Special: ---
Drawback: ---
Description: Picture The Boxer uses the right elbow by bending the arm and inner wrist while the front hand is on the shoulder then throws the elbow down to the opponent's face or the clavicle. Also known as 'Tarng Pa' in MuayThai. The elbow is like a sickle; the Tarng Pa is the actual chopping motion. In this move, the elbow must be delivered in a diagonal direction moving from a high position downwards. Of all the elbow attacks used in MuayThai, the elbow chop is the most fundamental. The most effective target areas are the head, face, chest, and ribcage. User may counter an elbow with an elbow chop. Here are some ways to do so: Block and counter with an elbow chop; attempt to deliver the elbow chop before the opponent can strike; sway out of reach and then retaliate with an elbow chop; Sidestep away and return with an elbow chop. The elbow chop is also a useful counter attack to knee strikes. Use it to good effect when the opponent is trying to hold the user so that the opponent can deliver the knee. The elbow chop can also be used to counter a kick. There are four ways to do so.

Variation Counter: Elbow Chop 1 - First, user can push the leg and return with the elbow chop.
Variation Counter: Elbow Chop 2 - Second, user can block and hold the kick and deliver the elbow chop.
Variation Counter: Elbow Chop 3 - Third, user can block and hold the kick and then turn and do the elbow chop.
Variation Counter: Elbow Chop 4 - Fourth, user can block, hold and pull the leg and then retaliate with an elbow chop.


This trick is used for attack, defense, or escape. To Protect Hold the left arm up. Right arm for opposite arm.
Limit: Must learn from a Muay Thai Master.