Swan neck
Swan neck is a Muay Thai technique term. Clinch grip where the hand curls over the back of the opponent's neck with the elbow high, shaped like a swan's neck, to yank the head down. It is also written Swan-neck clinch. Related terms: Plum and Clinch. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Swan neck
- Clinch grip where the hand curls over the back of the opponent's neck with the elbow high, shaped like a swan's neck, to yank the head down.
| Term | Swan neck |
|---|---|
| Also written | Swan-neck clinch |
| Category | Technique |
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Questions about Swan neck
What does Swan neck mean in Muay Thai?
Clinch grip where the hand curls over the back of the opponent's neck with the elbow high, shaped like a swan's neck, to yank the head down.
What are other spellings of Swan neck?
It is also written Swan-neck clinch. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Swan neck?
Related terms: Plum and Clinch.
Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.