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Partner Dirty Boxing in the Clinch

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Video: How to Beat an Aggressive Fighter - Dirty Boxing Technique by fightTIPS. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Dirty boxing uses a single collar tie to pull the opponent's head down while landing short uppercuts and hooks with the free hand.

3 key details

  • Collar tie pulls the head down and to the side.
  • Throw short, tight uppercuts.
  • Turn the head to keep them off balance.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Collar tie positions
  2. 3:00Light strikes to partner's gloves
  3. 3:00Switch roles
  4. 2:00Neck and shoulder stretch
Safety

Light contact only, gloves on.

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.

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