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Clinch Fighting 101 | Enter, Knee, Sweep & Turn

Clinch Fighting 101 | Enter, Knee, Sweep & Turn

From 10th Planet Colorado Springs

September 10, 2026

Learn the fundamentals of clinch fighting for striking.

Coach breaks down how to enter the clinch safely, establish control, and use that position to attack with knees, turns, and sweeps.

Covered in this video:

• How to enter the clinch
• Establishing control
• Hand and head position
• Turning your opponent
• Knee strikes from the clinch
• Sweeps and off-balancing
• Staying balanced while attacking
• Controlling posture and position

The clinch is more than just grabbing and holding. Good position lets you control your opponent, create angles, and attack without giving up balance.

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