Muay Thai clinch
In Muay Thai boxing, unlike in Western Boxing the clinch is allowed and is a vital part of the fight. In the clinch knees and elbows are often used.The clinch is used to strike and bind the opponent for both offensive and defensive purposes. The proper way to implement the clinch is by placing the palm of one hand on top of the back of the other. There are three reasons why the fingers do not get intertwined; 1) In the ring fighters are wearing boxing gloves and cannot intertwine their fingers; 2) The Thai front clinch involves pressing the head of the opponent downwards, which is easier if the hands are locked behind the back of the head instead of behind the neck; & 3) A fighter may incur an injury to one or more fingers if they are intertwined, and it becomes more difficult to release the grip in order to quickly elbow the opponent's head.
A correct clinch also involves the fighter's forearms pressing against the opponent's collar bone while the hands are around the opponent's head rather than the opponent's neck.
For practical self defense the use of the clinch is a very viable option for protecting yourself and using your attach as a shield against other assailants by controlling his or her body with a clinch hold.
Learn more by calling Freestyle Martial Arts Academy of Long Beach NY at 516-668-5606 or visit www.freestyledefense.com.
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