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1.17.2006

Four Paths to Clinch

I was just daydreaming about this today and so I thought I'd jot a note about it. By no means an end all analysis of clinching, just some thoughts on the topic:
Between Hands (Centerline Path)
Use the "Pinocchio Stance" with one arm extended and the other in a high guard (protecting head). Use extended hand to control midline and then sequence the hands to the neck.
Outside Hands (Outside Line Path)
Slip and pivot -- off opponent's attack, slip to outside and the half turn so that your centerline is to their hip.
Over Hands
Double Pat -- off your strikes (e.g. jab-cross) tap/trap hands and insert under hooks
Under Hands
High shot -- off either offense or defense, lower level avoiding hands and clinch.

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