Swimming
Swimming is a Muay Thai technique term. Threading an arm inside the opponent's grip to regain inside position on the neck. Fighters alternate swims in a constant battle for inside control. It is also written Pummelling and Swim inside. Related terms: Clinch and Plum. It is one of 81 technique terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- Swimming
- Threading an arm inside the opponent's grip to regain inside position on the neck. Fighters alternate swims in a constant battle for inside control.
| Term | Swimming |
|---|---|
| Also written | Pummelling, Swim inside |
| Category | Technique |
Sources: fightencyclopedia.com ↗ · siamkickfight.com ↗
Questions about Swimming
What does Swimming mean in Muay Thai?
Threading an arm inside the opponent's grip to regain inside position on the neck. Fighters alternate swims in a constant battle for inside control.
What are other spellings of Swimming?
It is also written Pummelling and Swim inside. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Swimming?
Related terms: Clinch and Plum.
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