Muay Thai Clinch: Beginner Guide to Close-Range Fighting

The Muay Thai clinch is standing grappling where you control the opponent through neck and arm grips, creating opportunities for knee strikes and sweeps. You learn the double collar tie (plum position), inside and outside bicep control, and power from knee strikes in clinch. The clinch is often overlooked by beginners but crucial for complete Muay Thai.

Your trainer uses protective gear for safe clinch practice.