Collar tie is a
grappling
Grappling is a fighting technique based on throws, trips, sweeps, clinch fighting, ground fighting and submission holds.
Grappling contests often involve takedowns and ground control, and may end when a contestant concedes defeat. Shou ...
clinch hold
A grappling hold, commonly referred to simply as a hold that in 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 opponent. Grappli ...
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 human spine, spine and laterally to the spine of the scapula. It moves the scapula and ...
. 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 or trapping 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, ...
Notes
References
* Hewitson, Nick
The Sophistication of the Muay Thai Clinch ''Fighttimes.com''. URL last accessed July 13, 2008.
* Pedreira, Roberto. {{usurped,
}. last accessed July 13, 2008.
Grappling positions
Grappling
Grappling hold
Wrestling