Collar tie

Collar tie is a grappling clinch hold that is used to control the opponent. It is performed from the front of the opponent by grabbing the opponent by the collar, behind the neck, or behind the trapezius muscle. A collar tie using one hand is called a single collar tie, and a collar tie with both hands is called a double collar tie.

Double collar tie

The fighter on the left has the double collar tie.

Also known as the "Muay Thai clinch","thai-clinch", neck tie or plum position, the double collar tie is a stand-up grappling position often featured in Muay Thai and in mixed martial arts competitions. The double collar tie can be used to effectively control the opponent, even allowing for throws to be executed from the position. The most typical strikes from the double collar tie are knee strikes, either to the head or to the body. The combatant executing the double collar tie tend to keep the elbows tucked in to prevent the opponent from countering with a double collar tie of his own, or with uppercuts.

See also

• Bear hug
• Collar-and-elbow position
• Double underhooks
• Pinch grip tie
• Over-under position

References

• Hewitson, Nick. The Sophistication of the Muay Thai Clinch. www.fighttimes.com. URL last accessed July 13, 2008.
• Pedreira, Roberto. The Subtle Science of the Muay Thai Clinch. URL last accessed July 13, 2008.