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Bat Koun Leut (Rising Diagonal Elbow)

Difficulty: IntermediateAll Strikes

The rising diagonal elbow strikes upward at an angle, combining the properties of the horizontal and uppercut elbows. It is an excellent counter-strike and one of the most versatile elbow techniques in Kun Khmer.

Steps

From your guard, drop the striking hand slightly while keeping the elbow tight to the body.
Drive upward at a 45-degree angle, rotating the hips and rising slightly on the toes for additional lift.
Strike with the point of the elbow along the diagonal line, targeting the chin, cheek, or temple.
Continue through the target and recover your guard, ready for follow-up techniques.

Key Points

The 45-degree angle makes this elbow difficult for opponents to predict — it does not travel horizontally or vertically.
It works well as a counter-strike when an opponent throws a jab or leans forward.
The diagonal angle is particularly effective at splitting the guard between high and low coverage.

Common Mistakes

Making the angle too steep (like an uppercut) or too flat (like a horizontal), losing the diagonal advantage.
Not rotating the hips into the strike, relying on arm power alone.
Throwing from too far away, missing the target or connecting with the forearm.

Targets

Chin
Cheek
Temple
Jaw

Bat Koun Leut (Rising Diagonal Elbow)

Steps

Key Points

Common Mistakes

Targets

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Bat Koun Khnong (Horizontal Elbow)

Bat Koun Choh (Downward/Slashing Elbow)

Bat Koun Bong Venh (Uppercut Elbow)