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What is Spinning elbow / spinning back elbow in Muay Thai?

A rotating elbow strike whipped backwards into the opponent's head — high risk, spectacular, and fully legal. One of several spinning techniques (back fist, back kick) that Muay Thai permits.

Example: The spinning elbow landed flush and ended the night early.

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Art of eight limbsNak muayWai kru ram muayMongkhonPrajiadTeepRoundhouse kick (te)Low kick
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