Home / MMA

Partner Clinch Pummeling

MMADrill10 minPartner

#Takedowns#Defense

Video: The BASIC Pummeling Drill Done RIGHT! by TeachMeGrappling Coach Brian. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Pummeling trades underhooks with a partner. Builds clinch control used in wrestling, MMA and Muay Thai.

3 key details

  • Swim your hand inside.
  • Stay upright, hips in.
  • Steady rhythm, light pressure.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Pummel slowly
  2. 2:00Pummel with steps
  3. 1:00Rest
  4. 3:00Pummel at moderate pace
  5. 2:00Snap and reset
Safety

Agree on light pressure; no throws.

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.

Learn the technique

Technique pages related to this drill.

Free weekly drills, straight to your inbox

One new 10-minute drill each week. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.