Takedown - Back of Knee Stomp
Clinchwork - Shrug & Twist (from Collar Tie)
Strikes in the Clinch - Jab & Upward Knee
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Get behind your opponent whilst clinching
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control their shoulders with your hands
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raise your knee high with your toes pointing outwards
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Stomp on the back of their knee and pull their shoulders back
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continue to control their shoulders until the hit the ground
When clinching behind your opponent, take them to the ground by stomping on the back of the knee joint and breaking their balance.
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Your opponent grabs your neck or head in a Single Hand Collar Tie
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Shrug the Shoulder on the same side as their hand
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Twist away from their hand looking behind you
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Continue twisting until the hand has released from you
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If their arm is straight you may be able to apply an Elbow Bar (so be careful in class)
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If their arm is bent you may be able to apply pressure to their shoulder joint (so be careful in class)
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Once you have released the hold take a step back and raise your hands, to stop them grabbing you again.
The Shrug and Twist is an excellent way to either escape a single Hand Collar Tie or to improve your grappling position while clinching. It can also be used to create space from your opponent and move out of clinching range and back to somewhere more comfortable.
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- Jab - Whist Holding or being held in the Clinch, execute a Jab
- Upward Knee - Whist Holding or being held in the Clinch, execute an Upward Knee
Whilst clinching look at ways that you can specifically strike with Jabs & Upward Knees. Be able to see when your opponent is vulnerable to strike and ensure that you are not.
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