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neck muscles. Strong neck muscles are important for a
ghter to resist impacts. Make sure that your body is
upright, and carry out the techniques in a controlled way.
As a novice, clinch with little strength; concentrate on
learning the techniques.
For ght preparation, holding and improving the clinch
position is trained in at full strength. Only knee kicks are
used. This type of clinch is important and is trained in at
length in Thai camps.
The clinch is an important aspect of Kem’s ght style,
and he trains in clinching for twenty to thirty minutes in
each training session. He uses 80–90 percent of his power
and usually trains with two or three partners. Saiyok does
not clinch much in his competitions as he has a greater
advantage in other ght distances. He trains in clinching
for twenty minutes four times a week. He trains at about
70 percent of his power and makes sure to use a variety of
techniques.

Tips from Kem

Make sure your stance is stable.
Train clinching intensively.
Clinch with tall, heavy partners.