Palkup Dollyeo Chigi

Palkup Dollyeo Chigi (팔굽 돌려 치기) is a strike in taekwondo: elbow Turn Strike. The Palgup Dollyeo Chigi (팔굽돌려치기, circular elbow strike) strikes with the elbow and the outside of the bent forearm, which sweeps horizontally in front of the body drawing its power from the rotation of the trunk. We aim at the opponent's face in close combat (chin, jaw), in a forward position (ap kubi). Present in poomsae Taegeuk 5 and 8, it is effective in self-defense at short distance but prohibited in sports…

The Palgup Dollyeo Chigi (팔굽돌려치기, circular elbow strike) strikes with the elbow and the outside of the bent forearm, which sweeps horizontally in front of the body drawing its power from the rotation of the trunk. We aim at the opponent's face in close combat (chin, jaw), in a forward position (ap kubi). Present in poomsae Taegeuk 5 and 8, it is effective in self-defense at short distance but prohibited in sports combat (World Taekwondo).