Using Punches to Clinch

Punches, in any combination, will
ultimately lead to your opponent
raising his hands to his head to
defend. If he does not raise his
hands, he will get hit in the face,
which makes things easier for you in
the long run, but I wouldn’t count on
it. Always prepare for the worst and
train for the best.
When you throw high punches,
remember to defend YOUR face
and look out for counter punches.
Keep moving forward as you punch
to keep your opponent searching for
solid footing.
As you punch to his (your opponent’s)
face, he will defend. When
he blocks, his hands will raise
and/or move away from his mid section,
providing me with an opening
to close the distance and clinch.