TFC’s Muay Thai Clinch Basics series covers the basic principles of clinching. Here in Part 2, Ben teaches you the footwork and distancing techniques. Learn what to do with your hands in Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkxUcV-GG2M
Footwork and distancing are critical in any martial art, especially in the Muay Thai clinch. If you don’t keep close enough in the clinch, you might get a solid knee that could knock you right out of the game. Yikes!
This is part 2 in the series, part 3 coming soon!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Muay thai clinch stance and foot placement
1:25 How close to get in the clinch
2:01 Mistakes beginners make
2:30 What the judges are looking for in the clinch
3:50 Weaknesses in your stance
4:15 An introduction to advanced positions
5:17 In fight breakdown
6:57 A word of warning for MMA fighters
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Ben “The Blade” Johnston became the WBC Muay Thai Light Heavyweight Champion in October 2018. Since then, he’s been helping his students at TFC achieve their goals whether it’s to get fit, have their first fight or compete for a world title. He spends most of his time training the TFC fight team and training in Boxing, MMA, and BJJ. You can also find him on Youtube sharing his knowledge and experience with a wider audience.
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