Body lock
Body lock is a Muay Thai technique term. Arms wrapped around the opponent's waist. Mostly defensive, used to smother knees and pin the hips, but it can set up a twist and dump. It is also written Waist clinch. Related terms: Double underhooks and Dump. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Body lock
- Arms wrapped around the opponent's waist. Mostly defensive, used to smother knees and pin the hips, but it can set up a twist and dump.
| Term | Body lock |
|---|---|
| Also written | Waist clinch |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: muaythailand.co.uk ↗
Questions about Body lock
What does Body lock mean in Muay Thai?
Arms wrapped around the opponent's waist. Mostly defensive, used to smother knees and pin the hips, but it can set up a twist and dump.
What are other spellings of Body lock?
It is also written Waist clinch. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Body lock?
Related terms: Double underhooks and Dump.
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