Functional Training | Basic Training

Applied Striking | Perry & Elbow with Directional Movement

Parry, strike, and move—apply footwork to real-world self-defense with this close-range elbow counter drill.

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This focused online lesson teaches you how to parry an incoming punch and counter with an elbow strike—while stepping off the attack line using directional footwork. By combining defense, striking, and movement, this drill helps reinforce timing, balance, and positioning in realistic scenarios.

This lesson builds directly on concepts from Training Basics: Footwork Basics, applying your foundational movement to practical self-defense and defensive tactics situations.