An introduction to the Muay Thai clinch and the principals behind defending the primary clinch hold known as the plum.

Muay Thai Clinch fundamentals are continued with a response to having the single plum grip cleared from the neck.In this way a cycle of movement -action reaction begins to develop.

A detailed break down of defending and attacking with the plum, 50/50 and frame.In this lesson the fundamentals of proper structure and posture are introduced.

A summary of the fundamental lessons of clinching grips with details of dirty boxing tactics and bullying.

Dirty Boxing is the phrase used for holding gloves, head butting, head pressure and using the rule set to the maximum degree and advantage.

A set of knees put into a beat response once in the clinch.This combination of knees based on the most common reactions that an opponent will give upon impact or upon avoiding the knee.

A progression from shadow boxing to pads to drilling in the ring progressive power and speed.Working the pressure and tactics against the ropes and working the corner with a semi resistant partner.

An introduction to bus driver kusushi ( off balancing ) with the primary foot sweep

Once the head and arm trip is learned setting up a closer trip by body locking and hipping in.Timing is essential.

Using timing and the palm of the glove against the elbow just as it makes contact with your neck.Intercepting the elbow before leverage can be applied.

Using the c-grip to set up the opposite side elbow and opposite side knee

Introducing the fundamental positions of clinching and the first defence against the plum hold

A safe and effective drill to encourage proper elbow timing and angle is controlled flow sparring.This gives the athlete time to work out distancing and sensitivity to gaps left open for the elbow.Notice the glove moves into the chest to suddenly make room for the elbow.

A semi cooperative drill to enhance timing and flow of knee and grip choices