Figure 8 combination strike inherited its name because of the figure that it produces when being executed – the number 8. Even though it really looks like a sideways Figure 8 that is technically an infinity sign ∞
This combo strike is a combination of 2 diagonal slash strikes – the forehand diagonal slash and backhand diagonal slash.
Figure of 8 (a longer term used) is also known as “Otso”, which is the Spanish number 8.
“Ekis” or the letter X is another term coined for this combo strike