ចាប់កពីរ
Chap Kor Pee (Double Collar Tie)
Difficulty: BeginnerClinch Work
The double collar tie, or plum position, is the most dominant clinch position in Kun Khmer. Both hands lock behind the opponent's head, providing maximum control for delivering devastating straight knee strikes. Securing the plum is a primary goal of clinch fighting.
Steps
- Close distance to the opponent by wading through strikes or catching a kick to enter clinch range.
- Swim both hands inside the opponent's arms and cup the back of the head with interlocked fingers.
- Pull the elbows tight together, pressing them against the opponent's collarbones to control their posture.
- Pull the opponent's head down and forward while driving knees up into the target.
Key Points
- Keep the elbows tight together — if they spread apart, the opponent can swim their arms inside and break the position.
- Use the pull to off-balance the opponent and load them onto your knees.
- Constantly adjust hand position — a skilled opponent will fight to break your grip.
Common Mistakes
- Clasping the hands too high on the head, which gives the opponent room to posture up and escape.
- Leaving the elbows wide, allowing the opponent to swim their hands inside and reverse the clinch.
- Standing flat-footed in the clinch instead of staying on the balls of the feet for mobility.
Targets
- Head control for knee strikes to face, body, and thighs
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Last updated: August 2026