Originally Posted by
Mat
I also use the horizontal fist downward. Sometimes the elbow position in that drive down is actaully better protection than with the vertical.
When your elbow is acting as a downward wedge on top of someone's forearm at the same time as you are hitting them in the belly (or bladder), it is a very cool (and safe!) feeling.
-Lawrence
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