Oh respect man. I don't get belts because my dad is my teacher and it's really street fighting that i'm learning, but based on karate. I also like to mix in my boxing with what he teaches me. And yea i like brazilian jiu-jitsu too, though it looks like humping sometimes, it's really effective and it looks pretty cool when done right. Yes elbows are VERY powerful in CQB. They're devastating and bring a lot of power when thrown from the hip and with a little pivot of your foot. And also when you lunge in with the strike. Of course they can be a little risky at times because you have to get in close.

Haha my dad always says "when you're stuck in a fight, use everything." And like how bruce lee once said, "baby you better train every part of your body" hahah