Breaking the Sword AB

Breaking the Sword is one of the most complicated techniques to learn in Yellow Belt it is also your first takedown move using joint manipulation.

A variation shows you how to break the elbow over the shoulder. The key to making this technique work is attack the shoulder by this I mean move the arm at the shoulder level, make sure you have your opponent on their toes as you step in to shove them back, keep that pressure on the finger as you push back and up keeping that elbow straight and you as you move into position to break the elbow.

B variation what is unique about this technique is you can either break the arm as you take them down or you can just take them down to control them. Key thing to remember when doing this technique is SPACE KILLS the more space between you and your opponent the easier it will be for them to counter the attack. Make sure you are locking up the wrist, elbow and shoulder, do not put the hands over your head, and go under the hands. The arm should always be touching or in contact with your back so that you can feel your opponent if they try to counter. Keep your shoulder over your hips as you take them down, you can pull up on the arm to add more control or damage to the opponent.