Video: How To Get Out of A Clinch and Land a Punch by World Class Boxing Channel. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
In boxing, tying up and escaping clinches safely keeps you from absorbing shots.
3 key details
- Underhook and post.
- Turn the opponent.
- Step out on the angle.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Clinch posture
- 3:00Escape footwork
- 3:00Pivot out
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Don't drop the head.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
