Standing Grappling Techniques

Remarks

1. Controlling the opponent's upper body in preparation for a takedown. Or to deliver powerful close range strikes like elbows and knees.

2. Sometimes called the "Clinch," it's the transition from striking to grappling proper, the middle range.

3. Not a good idea to get tangled up in a street fight. Especially with a bigger/stronger opponent. But there is definitely a place for standing grappling. In a competition, with an opponent of equal size. Bouncing, Law Enforcement, "Drunk Uncle." Often you'll end up in the clinch whether you like it or not.

4. Always strike before grabbing. "Soften" the opponent up. Most people aren't just going to let you walk up and grab them. Stun the guy first with 2-5 shots.

5. Economy of motion. It's better to grab with the hand opposite of the last strike. For instance, after a 3 punch combo, right, left, right, I should grab with my left. Just like it was another strike. But then again, use whatever works, just hit and grab.

I. Footwork

One Big Step. Two punch combo, then grab.
Two Steps. Initial 3-5 punch combo with first step.
Then grab and finish with second step.
Multiple Steps. Multiple punches. Follow the opponent,
and grab with whatever works.
Off balance the opponent, once in the clinch.
Circle steps. Thrusting steps.

II. Head Control

Elbows in. Forearm pressure on collarbone.
Two arm control. Clasp hands. Knees.
One arm control. Two finger neck grab. Elbows.
Standing choke holds. Rear. Side.

III. Head and Arm Control

Inside Attachment
Outside Attachment
Bouncer techniques

IV. Elbows and Knees

Elbows: thrusting, hooking, arching, uppercut.
Knees: High knees to torso or head. Low knees.