Trailer – Muay Thai Clinch Master Course
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1. An Introduction To The Muay Thai Clinch
The clinch is one of the best ways to close the distance between you and your opponent in Muay Thai. It is the shortest distance between two fighters in a fight while still engaging in combat. The clinch is a technical area of Muay Thai that can be used both offensively and defensively. You can use the clinch to neutralize your opponent’s attacks and close the distance, or you can use it to launch your own strikes or dumps. There are several clinch positions. In this Master Course, we will go over the double inside position, the double outside position, the single collar neck tie, and the double collar neck tie.
2. The Double Inside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Positioning
Part 3: Common Mistakes
The double inside position is a great way to exert control over your opponent and is widely regarded as a dominant clinch position. This position requires you to control the inside of both of your opponent’s arms, allowing you to execute powerful knee strikes and defend against arm fighting. The key is to gain control by blocking with your elbows and preventing your opponent from fighting for a better position. In this chapter, we will be going through the clinch position, highlighting key points and common mistakes made in the double inside position. position, the double outside position, the single collar neck tie, and the double collar neck tie.
3. Elbows From The Double Inside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Upward Elbow
Part 3: Slashing Elbow
Part 4: Common Mistakes
Part 5: Drills
Now that you’ve grasped the fundamentals of the double inside position, you’ll need to know when and how to effectively execute elbow strikes from the clinch. In this chapter, we’ll teach you how to execute the upward and slashing elbow and when to use them effectively.
4. Knees From the Double Inside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Diagonal Knee
Part 3: Swing Knee
Part 4: Straight Knee
Part 5: Stabbing Knee
Part 6: Common Mistakes
Part 7: Drills
In this chapter, we’ll go over four different types of knee strikes that work best in the double inside position. We will dissect the mechanics of each knee strike and discuss key points and mistakes with each technique.
5. Pulls & Transitions From The Double Inside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Rear Single Arm Pull
Part 3: Lead Single Arm Lock
Part 4: Lead Single Arm Push
Part 5: Arm Triangle
Part 6: Drills
In this section, we’ll go over different types of transitions that can be used to throw opponents off-balance, break their posture, and deliver devastating strikes. These techniques are usually used after executing elbow and knee strikes, changing the position to dump the opponents or to be unpredictable so they can’t escape the clinch.
6. Sweeps From The Double Inside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Catch, Slap, & Sweep
Part 3: Knee Trap Dump
Part 4: Quarter Turn Trip
Part 5: Outside Knee Slap
Part 6: Drills
Sweeps are a great way to score points while avoiding damage from opponents’ knee strikes. They are usually used when your opponent executes a knee strike, and you use the sweep to counter the knee. In this chapter, we will discuss the various types of sweeps that can be executed from the double inside position.
7. Elbow & Knee Defense From The Double Inside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Single Arm High Guard
Part 3: Closing The Distance
Part 4: Push & Pull
Part 5: Common Mistakes
From the double inside clinch position, you will be prone to slashing elbows and knees. Defending against these strikes is critical because it prevents the opponent from fighting for a better clinch position. In this chapter, we’ll go over how to defend against elbow and knee strikes.
8. Positional Defense From The Double Inside Position
Part 1: Arm Fighting Defense
Part 2: Drills
Arm fighting is a crucial part of clinching, and when you are in the double inside position, your opponent will constantly try to fight for better arm position. In this chapter, we will be teaching you how to use your elbows to maintain your dominant clinch position.
9. Situational Defense From The Double Inside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Overhand Push
Part 3: Arm Triangle
Part 4: Arm Lock & Face Push
Part 5: Break & Pull
In this chapter, we will discuss situational defensive techniques that can be used to counter an opponent who has broken through the double inside position. These techniques are primarily concerned with breaking the opponent’s clinch frame and putting them in awkward positions so that you can counter with another technique.
10. The Double Outside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Positioning
Part 3: Common Mistakes
The double outside position is another important clinch position used in Muay Thai. It may not be the most efficient position, as you’ll usually be at a disadvantage in this position, but it is important to know how to attack and defend from it. In this chapter, we’ll show you how to control the outside of your opponent’s arms, allowing you to execute strong knee strikes and defend against elbow strikes while in this position.
11. Elbows From The Double Outside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Pull Back Elbow
Part 3: Turning Elbow
Part 4: Common Mistakes
Part 5: Drills
Certain techniques are more difficult to execute in the double outside position. To be effective in this position, you must either break your opponent’s posture in the clinch or counter your opponent’s strikes. In this chapter, we’ll go over the techniques that will allow you to land effective elbow strikes.
12. Knees From The Double Outside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Straight Knee
Part 3: Swing Knee
Part 4: Stabbing Knee
Part 5: Common Mistakes
Part 6: Drills
We will practice knee strikes from the double outside position in this chapter. We will break down three types of knee strikes and explain how to effectively execute these strikes while maintaining a strong clinch position from the double outside position.
13. Pulls & Transitions From The Double Outside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Cross Face to Body Lock
Part 3: Inside Knee Tap To Arm Triangle
Part 4: Break & Body Lock
Part 5: Drills
In this chapter, we will focus on different transitions from the double outside position that will allow you to be in a more dominant position. We’ll show you how to create opportunities to throw opponents off-balance, break their posture, deliver devastating strikes, and, most importantly, secure a strong clinch position.
14. Sweeps From The Double Outside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Shoulder Push & Trip
Part 3: Catch & Sweep
Part 4: Catch & Throw
Part 5: Drills
Sweeps from the double outside position are an excellent way to defend against and counter a knee strike. In this chapter, we will discuss the various types of sweeps that can be used to score points, avoid damage from opponent knee strikes, and reset the clinch position.
15. Elbow Defense From The Double Outside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Elbow Defense
Part 3: Common Mistakes
Because you have little control over your opponent’s arm from the outside, you are vulnerable to many elbow strikes. As a result, defending elbow strikes from the double outside position is critical because it allows you to set up a counter or transition into a dominant clinch position.
16. Knee Defense From The Double Outside Position
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Swing Knee Defense
Part 3: Diagonal Knee Defense
Part 4: Step & Straight Knee Defense
Part 5: Common Mistakes
One of the most difficult issues you will face from the double outside position is a knee strike from your opponent. Your opponent will be able to control the clinch and deliver heavy knee strikes to your body because they have better, more dominant control of your arms. In this chapter, we will go over defensive strategies for various types of knee strikes.
17. The Single Collar Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Positioning
Part 3: Common Mistakes
The single collar neck tie is the most commonly used clinch position in Muay Thai because it allows you to control your opponent’s arm and neck at the same time. From this clinch position, you can execute powerful strikes and dumps. In this chapter, we will highlight key points of the clinch positions as well as mistakes to avoid.
18. Elbows From The Single Collar Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Pull back Lead Upward Elbow
Part 3: Pull back Slashing Elbow
Part 4: Rear upward elbow
Part 5: Common Mistakes
Part 6: Drills
There are numerous ways to execute elbows from the single collar neck tie because you have control of the neck and arm. In this chapter, we’ll go over three elbow strikes that work best in a single collar neck tie.
19. Knees From The Single Collar Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Short Diagonal Knee
Part 3: Straight Knee
Part 4: Jump Swing Knee
Part 5: Common Mistakes
Part 6: Drills
In contrast to the double inside control, you do not want to push your opponent to create space for the knee as you may lose control. To create a stronger knee in the single collar neck tie, use both the push and the pull motion. In this chapter, we’ll go over when and how to use knee strikes from a single collar neck tie.
20. Pulls & Transitions From The Single Collar Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Transition To Arm Triangle
Part 3: Transition To Rear Single Arm Lock
Part 4: Push & Arm Trap
Part 5: Knee Bump And Pull
Part 6: Pull & Trip
Part 7: Drills
Opponents frequently attempt to break free from the single collar neck tie. In this chapter, we will teach you the various types of transitions that you can use to throw opponents off-balance, break their posture, and deliver devastating strikes, preventing them from escaping the clinch position.
21. Sweeps From The Single Collar Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Knee Bump Dump
Part 3: Pull & Sweep
Part 4: Knee Guard Sweep
Part 5: Drills
Since you have a dominant clinch position, your opponent will most likely be on the defensive. In this chapter, we will discuss techniques that use feints, counters, and various setups to effectively execute sweeps from this clinch position.
22. Elbow & Knee Defense From The Single Collar Neck Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Closing The Distance
Part 3: Push & Pull Defense
It is critical to defend elbow and knee strikes in order to stay in the dominant clinch position. In this chapter, we’ll show you how to effectively defend elbow and knee strikes while maintaining good control of your opponent’s arm and neck.
23. Positional Defense From the Single Collar Neck Tie
Part 1: Arm Fighting Defense
Part 2: Drills
Arm fighting is an important part of clinching, and your opponent will constantly try to fight for a better arm position when you are in the single collar neck tie. In this chapter, we’ll go over the key concepts and movements that keep opponents from breaking through the dominant clinch position.
24. Situational Defense From The Single Collar Neck Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Single Arm Lock
Part 3: Cross Face Push
Part 4: Body Lock Defence
This chapter focuses on techniques for when your opponent is able to break through your arm and neck control. We will discuss various methods for breaking an opponent’s clinch frame and putting them in awkward positions; when they are vulnerable in these positions, you can follow up with an elbow, knee, or a dump.
25. The Double Collar Neck Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Positioning
Part 3: Common Mistakes
The double collar neck tie is the clinch position with the most control over the opponent’s neck in Muay Thai. This position allows you to perform powerful knee strikes and dumps from the clinch. In this chapter, we will teach how to apply the double collar neck tie effectively and common mistakes that you should avoid.
26. Knee Strikes From The Double Collar Neck Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Stationary Straight Knee
Part 3: Forward & Backward Straight Knee
Part 4: Common Mistakes
Part 5: Drills
The double collar neck tie is an excellent position for landing powerful knee strikes because you have good control over your opponent’s head and neck, giving you a wider range of control to draw the opponent in and land powerful knees. In this chapter, we’ll go over how to do various knees from a double collar neck tie.
27. Pulls, Transitions, & Sweeps From The Double Collar Neck Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Quarter Turn & Pull
Part 3: Transition To Arm Triangle
Part 4: Transition To Single Arm Triangle Lock
Part 5: Knee Trap & Dump
In this chapter, we teach various transitions that will break the opponent’s clinch posture, changing positions to dump the opponent, or manipulating the opponent’s posture, so they will be unable to escape the clinch.
28. Defending Against The Double Collar Neck Tie
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Cross Face Push
Part 3: Shoulder Bump
Part 4: Body Lock
The double collar neck tie is one of the most vulnerable positions in the clinch, and it is difficult to escape for those who do not have clinching experience. In this chapter, we will discuss the key points and techniques for escaping the double collar neck tie and transitioning to a more dominant position.
Learn the intricacies of the Muay Thai clinch from the ground up from legendary Muay Thai World Champions!
No detail is spared as Evolve MMA’s Muay Thai World Champions break down the fundamental aspects of the Muay Thai clinch. Structured and taught in a systemized way that will allow students to build their clinch game piece by piece, the Muay Thai Clinch Master Course is organized by position, covering the four main clinch positions — double inside, double outside, single collar neck tie, and double collar neck tie. Learn the vital details behind positional control, elbows, knees, sweeps, transitions, pulls, and defense in the clinch.
Whether you’re learning how to clinch for the first time and are looking to develop a strong foundation to build upon or are a seasoned practitioner with years of experience needing to refine your technique, fix bad habits, or add to your toolbox, this Master Course is for you.
Packed with over 8 hours of on-demand video content structured into 28 instructional chapters, Evolve University’s Muay Thai Clinch Master Course is the ultimate guide to learning the Muay Thai clinch.
Muay Thai Clinch Master Course Featured World Champions
- Sagetdao Petpayathai, World Champion
- Nontachai Sit-O, World Champion
- Chaowalit Jocky Gym, World Champion
- Kwankhao Mor. Rattanabandit, World Champion
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Testimonials
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“The instructors teach the clinch in simple concepts, from fighting for control to taking advantage of the opponent’s balance for a sweep. With the drills taught by them, I am able to understand the art of clinching and utilize it in my Muay Thai journey.”
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“The demonstrations and step-by-step technique breakdown from the instructors have enabled me to learn and execute the clinching techniques efficiently.”
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“With their wealth of experience, the instructors point out minute details and improve the flow of clinching. They also patiently explain adjustments and suitable techniques for different scenarios. Learning the clinch has made me more mindful of the importance of having a good stance.”
Marco Atsushi // Evolve Student -
“The instructors helped me learn different concepts of clinching, starting from the basic stance and the positioning of my hands, to learning about weight distribution and timing.”
Hailey Cheong // Evolve Student
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Muay Thai Clinch Master Course?
The Muay Thai Clinch Master Course is the complete video instructional content for Muay Thai practitioners looking to learn the complex art of the Muay Thai clinch, created and taught by the multiple-time Muay Thai World Champions at Evolve MMA, Asia’s #1 Muay Thai Gym.
In this exclusive Master Course, Evolve MMA’s Muay Thai World Champions break down the fundamental aspects of the Muay Thai clinch. Structured and taught in a systemized way that will allow students to build their clinch game piece by piece, the Muay Thai Clinch Master Course is organized by position, covering the four main clinch positions — double inside, double outside, single collar neck tie, and double collar neck tie. Learn the vital details behind positional control, elbows, knees, sweeps, transitions, pulls, and defense in the clinch.
Packed with over 8 hours of on-demand video content structured into 28 instructional chapters, Evolve University’s Muay Thai Clinch Master Course is the ultimate guide to learning the Muay Thai clinch.
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Who will benefit from the Muay Thai Clinch Master Course?
If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of the Muay Thai clinch from the ground up from legendary Muay Thai World Champions, this Master Course is for you.
Whether you’re learning how to clinch for the first time and are looking to develop a strong foundation to build upon or are a seasoned practitioner with years of experience needing to refine your technique, fix bad habits, or add to your toolbox, this Master Course is for you.
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