In Muay Thai Clinch (High Tie Up), what is the primary grip described?

In Muay Thai Clinch (High Tie Up), what is the primary grip described?

• A. One hand around the back of the head and the other wrist controlling.
• B. Hands clasped behind the opponent's neck.
• C. Both hands grabbing the back of their head in the 'knowledge knot' area; do not interlace fingers.
• D. Fingers interlaced around the opponent's wrists.

Answer: (C)

In a Muay Thai clinch, especially the high tie up, the essential control comes from securing the head with both hands around the back of the opponent’s head/neck in the knot area. This grip locks their posture, keeps their head tucked in your frame, and lets you drive their head forward while you keep your elbows in and your body compact. Not interlacing the fingers preserves a solid squeeze around the base of the skull without giving the opponent an easy lever to pry your grip apart or slip their arms free. This setup also positions you to trap the head for knee strikes or to off-balance them, whereas grips that go around the wrists or rely on interlaced fingers tend to loosen quickly and reduce control.

In a Muay Thai clinch, especially the high tie up, the essential control comes from securing the head with both hands around the back of the opponent’s head/neck in the knot area. This grip locks their posture, keeps their head tucked in your frame, and lets you drive their head forward while you keep your elbows in and your body compact. Not interlacing the fingers preserves a solid squeeze around the base of the skull without giving the opponent an easy lever to pry your grip apart or slip their arms free. This setup also positions you to trap the head for knee strikes or to off-balance them, whereas grips that go around the wrists or rely on interlaced fingers tend to loosen quickly and reduce control.