Drill 4 of 5
Frames in the Clinch
Create space and deny control.
How to practice
- Partner clinches aggressively. Frame your forearm across their jaw or collarbone.
- Keep the frame rigid with both arms, making an X they cannot easily pull through.
- While framing, circle off your frame arm so their knees hit where you were, not where you are.
- Learn the priority: frame first, then escape - never try to escape without a frame in place.
- Finish with rounds where you must survive 30 seconds of clinch pressure using frames only, no pulling guard.
Coaching cues
Stay balancedKeep guard/position safeMove with purposeReset cleanly
Common mistakes
- Rushing the drill
- Poor posture or guard
- No reset after the action
Video references
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