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Also, Bruce Lombard writes a free blog that offers education, entertainment, and information for his students and the general public. Some topics of interest include Amateur Fight News, Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW), Instructional Video Review, Techniques, Titan Fitness News, and UFC News.

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The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Talking MMA on Qwk Rock Radio Morning Show

Titan Fitness is a proud sponser of the QWKRock radio station. Every Tuesday morning I visit the ‘Troy and Jerry In The Morning’ show to talk MMA with the guys between 8:05 - 8:15. You can check out the shows Podcast via their website, www.qwkrock.com.  Thank you to Troy, Jerry, and the rest of QwkRock for your support of Titan Fitness & MMA.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Titan Amateur Fighters Start Preperation

After a successful 2008 for Titan’s amateur fighters, both veteran and new, prepare for upcoming events in 2009.

Kristin Althouse will return to the Thai Boxing ring in April. Tyler Higgins gears up for another MMA cage fight this summer.

A new group of  athletes are eagerly preparing for their first fight. Allison Glenny will enter the ring for her first Thai Boxing fight in April. Jordan Katz and Cory Tillman hope to get their first Thai Boxing fights early this summer.

Also, Shawn Slater and Derrick Janssen will compete at NAGA submission grappling tournament in April.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

‘Hard Knocks Cage Fights’ - 2008

On May 3, 2008, Mike Putnam won his MMA debut with a split decision victory over previously unbeaten and home-town crowd favorite Josh Baker, in the 145lb weight division.  The two skilled fighters went back and forth for three rounds with no decisive advantage for either fighter standing or on the ground.  Mike controlled his tough opponent in the clinch though with his active tie-up striking.  Putnam landed numerous knees from the clinch which probably awarded him the decision on the judges cards. 

This event was promoted by ‘Hard Knocks Cage Fighting’ and was held in St. Clairsville, OH.  The  event arena was sold out as over 2,500 MMA fans enjoyed 15 cage fights.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Counter The Muay Thai Clinch

 

• Two-time World Shooto Champion, Erik Paulson, breaks down two options to counter the Muay Thai clinch(Plumm) position. 

Overview -The Muay Thai clinch is a very dominant offensive position for Muay Thai or MMA competition. One of the most effective ways in my own and my fighters experience’s to counter the dominance is by utilizing this wedge or over/under arm position.  

Advantages -

1. This is a high percentage counter to the Plumm position. 
2. At the very least you will neutralize your opponents dominance. 
3. Weakens your opponents arms ,and therefore, the clinch.
4. Gives you better opportunity to re-clinch your opponent.
5. Provides a stronger possibility, with the elbow pop, to shuck your opponents arm or arms off your head to clear the clinch.
6. Allows you to create space so you can trade effective and powerful knees against your opponent.

Position Break Down -

1. Your top forearm needs to be wedged into your opponents throat while grabbing on to his far trapezius. (Glove-less or MMA gloves)
2. If wearing a 10-16oz boxing glove you should push your glove across his face to grab the opposite trapezius. 
3. Lift your forearm/elbow up to pop your opponent’s chin up. This helps to create space to weave your free arm in to re-clinch your opponent
4. Hard to weave arm through if you have 10-16oz gloves on. 
5. Bottom arm is to block opponent’s straight knees  
6. Think to block opponent’s high thigh and not their low quad or knee in case he pulls you sharply forward into their own knee. 
7. Hips are thrust in, while making yourself tall by lifting up onto the ball of your feet. 
8. Angle your feet outward(like a Duck) so you will have better lateral balance.
9. In this rare case, you want your chin up instead of down, think short strong neck so opponent cannot pull you into their knees, spin you, throw you, or front choke you. 
10. Elbow pop, instead of arm weave, is higher percentage technique if wearing gloves.
11. Elbow pop opens up a diagonal or curve knee to opponent’s body
12. Easier to shuck opponent’s arm off when you pop one of their arms off your head

 Conclusion - The Muay Thai clinch is a very difficult position to counter.  Though, in my opinion, the most effective counter is the over/under or wedge technique.  At the very least it can neutralize your opponents control. Best case, there is a high percentage if trained enough and your timing is on, you can re-clinch your opponent or clear the clinch all together.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.