2007-09-25 01:58:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Most styles have them but Muay Thai is probably the most relevant with the use of them. They focus a lot more on these techniques than most styles.
2007-09-25 02:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by Legend Gates Shotokan Karate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL...your question is a little to vague for a useful answer to be forthcoming :)
A more readily answered question would be, which martial art does NOT use these very typical weapons or techniques. I would think the list would be farily short as I can't think of any discipline that has no strikes and precious few that don't include elbow and knee techniques somwhere.
Not very helpful as an answer I grant you, but perhaps it will help you to realize that such common tools are used in most martial arts you will find, so identifying a particular one you've seen or heard of before may not be so vitally important.
Ken C
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2007-09-25 19:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ken C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strikes...most Arts include them but the first time I learn about the use of "knee & elbow strikes" was in Tang Soo Do (back in the '70s and '80). For over 10 years now it's been Kenpo and they use a hole lot of knee and elbow strikes to just about any part of your body.
2007-09-25 13:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muay Thai is certainly known for its knee and elbow techniques. Just about any striking art is going to utilize knees and elbows as weapons.
2007-09-27 18:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mr.Longrove 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for a "sport" martial art that utilizes strikes including knees and elbows Muay Thai is the first that comes to mind. It is known as one of the most effective striking arts and most certainly is effective for self defense as well.
If you are looking for a discipline strictly for self defense, Krav Maga is one of the stronger choices. It stresses blunt force trauma as a primary weapons using a variety of knee and elbow strikes along with punches, kicks and headbutts. In addition to striking, ground avoidance and counters to common chokes and holds are taught. Many of the techniques taught by Krav Maga are illegal in pretty much every tournament I've ever heard of, so for competition it really isn't your best choice.
Best of Luck.
2007-09-25 14:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by Jason W 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These attacks are a primary part of Isshinryu Karate, and there are some theories Soke Shimabuku picked these techniques up while teaching karate in the Philipines, which has martial arts very similar to Muay Thai. that being said, his teacher, Kyan, was well known for his elbow attacks.
2007-09-25 10:24:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Okinawan Karate would have more strikes and elbow attacks. Kickboxing (muay thai/ muay boran) would have much more emphasis on knees and elbows as well as spinning and striking.
2007-09-25 10:18:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a martial art for that, any hobo can and is using these weapons, with or without martial arts training.
Other than that any of the standup striking styles is using them.
2007-09-25 20:25:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of martial arts involve knee & elbow strikes.
If you are looking for one in specific that you saw I would research the fighter, technique, or kata on Google.
2007-09-25 10:20:08 · answer #9 · answered by Aurora 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Muay thai, from Thailand
Lethwai or Burmese boxing, from Burma (now Myanmar), a bit of political news---Myanmar is currently world news as president Bush want to impose sanctions against it's military dictatorial goverment.
2007-09-25 09:55:50 · answer #10 · answered by Frank the tank 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋