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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.
TermDouble underhooks
Also writtenBody clinch, Under-arm control
CategoryTechnique

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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.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.