Class notes October 2011: Neck clinching

PRIMARY GRIP NECK CLINCH:

This is one of the 4 primary clinches. The optimum choice is 2 primary grips but we looked at a primary and secondary grip (wrist control).

Key learning points with neck clinch: Eyes up Pressure through the head and strong neck posture Drive through his chest with your elbow Affect his balance with your lead leg Strong base and positive spine. We the looked at attacking with knees from the clinch. After each knee return to a solid base and position of control. Avoid going for full power and being sloppy. Instead throw 5 or 6 with control of the opponent. Good control in this position can mess them up psychologically.

DOUBLE NECK CLINCH: All of the above with the addition of: Use chest to deliver pressure. Chin on top of his head. Squeeze the elbows together. Progression was into moving into the side @90 degrees perpendicular for single clinch, deliver 2 or 3 devastating knees then step away in stance ready for action. To escape from the primary single neck clinch they need to be doing it badly. Pop up and out with the chest.