Muay Thai Clinch

Muay Thai Clinch

This page provides details on how to do a Muay Thai Clinch. This technique is used to trap an opponent where the fighter can strike him with knee strikes, elbow strikes, etc. Muay Thai students should also visit the page focused on how to escape a Muay Thai Clinch.

For additional techniques, please visit Black Belt Wiki’s Muay Thai Techniques section.

Written Instructions for Technique

In the Muay Thai Clinch, fighters will grab the back of their opponent’s head or neck in order to prevent the opponent from escaping.
In this position, Muay Thai fighters will often use knee strikes in order to strike their opponent’s ribs, quads (thighs), etc.

Instructional Video for the Muay Thai Clinch (Full Clinch)

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