Collar tie is a
grappling
Grappling, in hand-to-hand combat, describes sports that consist of gripping or seizing the opponent. Grappling is used at close range to gain a physical advantage over an opponent, either by imposing a position or causing injury. Grappling i ...
clinch hold
A grappling hold, commonly referred to simply as a hold that in Japanese language, Japanese is referred to as ''katame-waza'' ( "grappling technique"), is any specific grappling, wrestling, judo, or other martial art grip that is applied to an ...
that is used to control the opponent. It is performed from the front of the opponent by grabbing the opponent by the collar, behind the neck, or behind the
trapezius muscle
The trapezius is a large paired trapezoid-shaped surface muscle that extends longitudinally from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae of the spine and laterally to the spine of the scapula. It moves the scapula and supports the ...
. A collar tie using one hand is called a single collar tie, and a collar tie with both hands is called a double collar tie.
See also
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Clinch fighting
Clinch fighting is the part of stand-up fighting where the combatants are grappling in a clinch, typically using clinch holds. Clinching the opponent can be used to eliminate the opponent's effective usage of some kicks, punches, and melee weap ...
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References
* Hewitson, Nick
The Sophistication of the Muay Thai Clinch ''Fighttimes.com''. URL last accessed July 13, 2008.
* Pedreira, Roberto
last accessed July 13, 2008.
Grappling positions
Grappling
Grappling hold
Wrestling