A clinch in Muay Thai helps to control the opponent and in delivering knee strikes. To enable the knee to move up effortlessly in a clinch, special shorts like Pacific Sports Muay Thai shorts are worn. Clinching in Pacific Sports Muay Thai shorts is extremely comfortable due to its unique features. While working on Muay Thai clinching routines with Pacific Sports Muay Thai shorts, you can effectively practice knee strikes on Pacific Sports focus pads. Pacific Sports offers high-quality Muay Thai shorts, and focus pads, so that you can have an amazing clinch workout.
Pacific Sports Muay Thai shorts
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Muay Thai clinch workouts – Basic
—Position. Practice the clinch position with a partner. Learn how to get into and to maintain a strong position with the correct placement of the hands and body posture.
—Knee strikes. Clinch your partner who is holding the focus pads. Then from the clinching position, raise your knee up and strike the focus pads with your knee. Practice executing knee strikes to the abdomen and the chest. You can also try to strike the knee at different body parts. Initially, go slow and perfect the technique; thereafter, you can aim for accuracy, speed and power. Practice with both the knees.
—Sweeping or pulling. When the leg lands after the knee strike, you can perform an inside or outside leg sweep. Or you may simply take a step back, while your clinching hands pull the opponent to off-balance him. Sweeping or pulling will take the fight to the ground, where you can perform chokes and other grappling moves.
Muay Thai clinch workouts – Intermediate
—Flow. Practice switching from one clinch position to another in a smooth flowing manner. For example, from a one-handed clinch, transition to a double collar tie and vice-versa. This would develop your adaptation to different clinch positions and also increase your versatility in different moves.
—Defending knee strikes. Your partner may clinch and throw a knee strike. Practice blocking the strike with your knees or your arms.
—Pushing and pulling. Several opportunities are opened when the opponent loses balance. By pushing or pulling, the opponent can be made to lose balance. You may pull with the hands in a clinch position or push with a knee strike. Grabbing the back of the skull with both hands and pulling it down while delivering a knee strike to the face, results in a strike as well off-balancing the opponent.
Muay Thai clinch workouts – Advanced
—Holding. Execute a clinch and hold it for few minutes, while delivering successive knee strikes. Holding improves technique and endurance, while continuous strikes improve speed and power.
—Sparring. Spar with your training partner in a clinch sparring session, where only clinches are allowed. This will allow you to master all the varieties of clinches, while transitioning from one type to clinch to another type, in a flowing manner.
—Combinations. Combine different clinches with other techniques. For example, with one hand grab the opponent’s shoulder, then smoothly transition to a double collar tie, pull the skull down, deliver a knee strike, sweep the opponent’s leg, and execute an arm or a leg bar.
Muay Thai clinch workouts – Few tips
—Alert-relaxation. The mind should always remain alert, in order to exploit the opportunities that the opponent presents, but the body should be relaxed to perform different clinches. In a clinch, the arms are relaxed but are tensed only when pushing or pulling or executing a knee strike. Being alert and relaxed at the same time, comes with practice.
—Controlling the head. Generally, wherever the head goes, the body follows. In a clinch, try to grab the opponent’s head and maneuver it in any direction that you want to make the opponent lose balance.
—Using hips and core. For clinches, strikes and sweeps, try to generate power from the hips and the core.
—Breathing. Try to breathe at a steady pace so that you don’t become tired.
Unique Features of Pacific Sports Muay Thai shorts
- Vibrant Colors: The shorts feature vibrant colors that symbolize energy and passion, making a bold statement in the training ring or during competitions.
- Thai Lettering Design: Incorporating Thai lettering in the design adds authenticity and cultural significance to the shorts, reflecting the rich heritage of Muay Thai.
- Premium Silk or Polyester Satin Fabric: Crafted from high-quality Silk or Polyester Satin, the shorts offer durability, comfort, and a lightweight feel, allowing for unrestricted movement and flexibility.
- Elastic Waistband: The shorts feature a 10 cm elastic waistband with an inner drawstring, providing a secure and adjustable fit for different body types.
- Contrasting Design Elements: The combination of colours, designs, and Thai lettering creates a visually appealing and stylish look, adding confidence and flair to your training attire.
- Functional Design: Designed for Muay Thai, MMA, Kickboxing, and other combat sports, the shorts offer functionality with full range of motion.
- Easy Maintenance: These shorts are easy to care for, allowing for light machine washing or hand washing without compromising colour or fabric integrity.
- All Sizes: M, L, XL. Please see the size chart for your size.
Outstanding Benefits of Pacific Sports Muay Thai shorts
- Enhanced Performance: The lightweight and flexible design of the shorts allows for unrestricted movement, enabling martial artists to perform dynamic kicks, knee strikes, and footwork with ease.
- Authentic Style: The incorporation of Thai lettering and traditional design elements adds authenticity to your martial arts attire, boosting confidence and providing a sense of connection to the art of Muay Thai.
- Comfortable Fit: With an elastic waistband and inner drawstring, the shorts offer a comfortable and secure fit, allowing you to focus on your training without distractions.
- Durable Construction: Made from top-quality materials and featuring reinforced stitching, the shorts are built to withstand intense training sessions, ensuring longevity and reliability.
- Versatile Usage: Suitable for various forms of martial arts and fitness activities, these shorts offer versatility, making them a practical choice for training, sparring, or casual wear.
- Affordable Price: Priced affordably, these shorts provide excellent value for their premium design, quality materials, and functional features.
Ultimately, it is only discipline that will make your clinches most effective. Practice sincerely in a disciplined way and with time, your ability to clinch will improve dramatically. All through the progress in your clinch workouts, Pacific Sports Muay Thai shorts and focus pads will help you immensely.
Muay Thai Shorts Size Chart
Pacific Sports Focus Pads
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- Focus Pads Round or Square
- For almost all forms of martial arts
- Suitable for martial arts contact training
- From beginners to experienced practitioners
- Can be used for contact training using hands, elbows, legs
- Tough vinyl or PU leather material
- High density impact absorbing filling
- Strong design with easy to hold handles
- No edges or sharp points
- Secure wide adjustable Velcro strap
- Sold as a pair
While going to and coming from the training hall to practice Muay Thai clinch workouts, with Pacific Sports Muay Thai Shorts and Pacific Sports Focus Pads, you can wear Pacific Sports Muay Thai T-shirts. They are made in pure cotton, are extremely comfortable and lasts a very long time without any fading or tearing. They also make an excellent style statement over jeans or trousers.
Pacific Sports Muay Thai T-Shirts
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- Classic T-Shirt in White or Black
- Made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton
- Thai lettering is sewn on and not printed, so it gives a 3D effect that stands out and looks great
- Wears well, feels smooth and soft, excellent for training or for casual wear
- Excellent quality
- Sizes Available: M, L.
Pacific Sports quality
All products sold at Pacific Sports undergo rigorous testing. Numerous gyms and martial arts schools of Australia and the world, rely on the Pacific Sports quality for tough and long-lasting products, which includes uniforms, jackets, pants, belts, shoes, rash guards, compression wear, protective wear and training gear. Additionally, products offered on sale carry this same high quality but with drastically reduced prices. Moreover, if the monthly newsletter is subscribed, then an additional 10% discount is also offered.
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