Grappling Position - Stand-up Positions

Stand-up Positions

Called clinch position or standing grappling position, these are the core of clinch fighting. From a separated stand-up position, a clinch is the result of one or both fighters applying a clinch hold. The process of attempting to advance into more dominant clinch positions is known as pummelling.

The major types of standing clinch are such as:

• Bear hug
• Collar-and-elbow position
• Double collar tie
• Double underhooks
• Pinch grip tie
• Clinch hold

Fighters may attempt to break from the clinch, either as the rule require it at in boxing or because they wish to obtain a better position by moving out and re-engaging, If the clinch continues, fighters may attempt to strike, takedown or throw an opponent. This may result in a win, or the start of ground grappling.