Collar-and-elbow position

Collar-and-elbow
Collar and elbow hold, as demonstrated by Maybach Beta (left, in red) and Holden Albright
Classification	Clinch hold
Style	Wrestling

Acollar-and-elbowhold is astand-up grappling positionwhere both combatants have acollar tie,and hold the opponent's other arm at the elbow.Generally the opening move in professional wrestling, the collar-and-elbow is generally aneutral position,but by pushing the hand on the elbow to the inside of the opponent's arms, and holding thebiceps,more control can be obtained. From here it will be easier tostrikeor to attempttakedowns,while defending against the opponent's techniques.

See also

• Bear hug
• Double collar tie
• Double underhooks
• Pinch grip tie
• Over-under position

External links

• John Danaher andRenzo Gracie,Two Approaches to Fighting in the Clinch