Double underhooks
Double underhooks is a Muay Thai technique term. Both arms threaded under the opponent's armpits to lift and control the torso, opening the ribs for knees or setting up a turn. It is also written Body clinch and Under-arm control. Related terms: Clinch and Body lock. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Double underhooks
- Both arms threaded under the opponent's armpits to lift and control the torso, opening the ribs for knees or setting up a turn.
| Term | Double underhooks |
|---|---|
| Also written | Body clinch, Under-arm control |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: muaythailand.co.uk ↗
Questions about Double underhooks
What does Double underhooks mean in Muay Thai?
Both arms threaded under the opponent's armpits to lift and control the torso, opening the ribs for knees or setting up a turn.
What are other spellings of Double underhooks?
It is also written Body clinch and Under-arm control. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Double underhooks?
Related terms: Clinch and Body lock.
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