With its complete focus on a single fighting position, this handbook
unsparingly examines the clinch. In the clinch, the no-holds-barred
combat techniques of striking and grappling meet, posing new challenges
and calling for new strategies. With these detailed explanations of each
aspect of positioning in the clinch, fighters can set up their own
clinch takedowns and beat those used against them in the ring. The
unique striking tools, protection strategies, and takedowns the clinch
requires are explained for both offense and defense, moving smoothly
between each fighting element to maximize advantage. A clinch situation
is an inevitability in NHB fighting, and this reference gives fighters
the most complete education in turning the clinch to their advantage.