Issue 166

Greg Jackson is the most sought-after trainer in MMA. His New Mexico gym boasts a UFC win-rate of over 80%. He’ll teach you how to mix up your martial arts skills.

Skill: Under-Over to Thai Clinch Transition

1: Greg (left) and Wade start in the 50/50 clinch – each man has an overhook and and underhook.

2: Greg shifts his body weight backwards over his right leg and begins to retract his right arm.

3: Greg reaches up behind Wade’s neck with his right arm.

4: Greg uses his right forearm to extract his left arm and grab the Thai plum position. 

5: Greg delivers this right knee to Wade’s head.

6: Greg’s right foot begins to travel down.

7: When Greg’s right foot lands, his left foot simultaneously slides behind him.

8: From full extension Greg delivers a left knee to Wade’s jaw.

9: Greg keeps Wade’s head down and his own head on top of Wade’s to avoid getting punched, while maintaining the Thai clinch.