Jiu-Jitsu
Standing Clinch Grip Fighting
Win the tie-up before attempting any takedown
7 min
5 x 60 sec rounds
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start hand-fighting from a neutral stance with a partner, no takedown attempts yet.
- 2Work for a collar tie, underhook, or wrist control while denying theirs.
- 3Break their preferred grip within two seconds of them establishing it.
- 4Call 'go' once a dominant grip is won to attempt a takedown live.
What to focus on
Denying the opponent's grip before chasing your own.
Common mistake
Only fighting for offense and ignoring the opponent's grip entirely.