Everything about "Thai Martial Arts" in "English" - Der englischsprachige Thread !

[jeannie]

Hello all,

I am looking for a good Muay Thai school in Stuttgart. Can anyone give some references?

Due to the tight schedule and certain goals, the possibility of individual and intensive training will be the advantage.

If the trainer speaks English, it would be great, though I understand some German too. :)

Thanks!

By the way, is there really English speaking thread somewhere here?

[Valentino]

Hello Jeannie,

there is a Muay Thai School

Thai Box Club Stuttgart
Mr. Lothar Hasselmann
Tel.: 0711-8067759 or Mobile:0179-1117269

Mr. Hasselmann is very friendly, so just call him and ask him for a free trial lesson.

Classes held on:

Tuesday 20.00 - 21.30
Thursday 20.00 - 21.30
Saturday 11.00 - 12.30

Good Luck !!! :)

Ciao
MisterDevil

[Guido Reimann]

Hello all,

I am looking for a good Muay Thai school in Stuttgart. Can anyone give some references?

Due to the tight schedule and certain goals, the possibility of individual and intensive training will be the advantage.

If the trainer speaks English, it would be great, though I understand some German too. :)

Thanks!

By the way, is there really English speaking thread somewhere here?

Hey jeannie,

how ´re ya doin´?

If you need further information ´bout Muay Thai schools in Germany, please don´t hesitate to use following thread.

http://www.kampfkunst-board.info/forum/showthread.php?p=248677#post248677



By the way, is there really English speaking thread somewhere here?

No way, cause it´s a totally german speaking forum. But what a great idea, it sounds great to have a special thread in english language. I will suggest your question to the mod team. Let´s see what I can reach in that case.

Best regards

Guido

[jeannie]

Hello Jeannie,

there is a Muay Thai School...



Danke schön, MisterDevil! :)

It sounds like what I am looking for. And training times are very suitable. I will give it a try. :)

Yours,

[jeannie]

Hey jeannie,

how ´re ya doin´? ...

Hi, Guido!

Thank you for the answer. I checked the mentioned thread. I can read German, so I got some info from there.

As about English thread here, it would be really great to have it while still learning German. :)

Yours,

[Guido Reimann]

@all


Hier wird jetzt einfach mal ein Versuch gestartet.

Bitte hier im Thread nur Englisch als Sprache benutzen!

Dies soll ein Infothread für die User sein, die in Englisch kommunizieren können!

Natürlich wird hier von keinem verlangt, daß er grammatikalisch perfektes Englisch vorlegt!

Also ran an den Speck!



to whom it may concern.

The thread you found right here is not only for users who are able to comunicate in English language!


But please don´t use any other language!

[Guido Reimann]

Latest News: Amateur Muay Thai and Professionals built new Unit!



Dear Members!

Dear Muay Thai fiends!


I am convinced, that latest news from Bangkok are very important for Muay Thai in the World.


The ultimate decision: World Muay Thai Federation (WMF), World Professional Muay Thai Federation (WPMF) and Proffessional Assotiation of Thailand (PAT),

build the strongest Muay Thai Unit.


Shared offices at: National Stadium Rama 1 Road, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand, Telephone: (662) 215-4632,

NOC and AOC agreed that the Asian games will be organized under patronage of World Muay Thai Federation (WMF).

Welcome to the Asian games from 5 – 7 September 2004 at Omnoi Stadium in Bangkok with TV chanels 3. This is first time that Amateur Muay Thai games will be organized in one of professional stadium in Bangkok. Many thanks to Mr. Sudjai, owner of Omnoi stadium.

For more Information please visit www.wmf-branko.de or www.worldmuaythai.org or www.wpmf.de .



Sincerely yours

Branko Grimsic

[jeannie]

Dear Guido,

Thank you very much for organising the thread! :)

I am really looking forward to have some interesting talks here.

Yours,

[Guido Reimann]

Flash Report: 45 mins ago.

USMTA Jr. Middlewight champ, Mikhal Caldwell, just competed in Holland at
the Cube. He fought and won the Jr. Middlewweight Championship title of
the EMTBC.


http://www.usmta.com/images/mikhalgloves3.jpg

In the 1st round he sent his opponent to the canvas in 30 seconds of the
round giving him a 6 count.

in the 2nd round he sent his opponent to the canvas again with a right leg
round kick to the head in 1 min and 10 seconds

in the 3rd round he knocked out his opponent with a combination of a left
knee to the body, a right kick to the thighs, and a left hook to the head,
knocking him to the canvas in 1 min and 30 seconds, where the referee
stopped the fight.

Mikhals record now stands at 46-0 with 45 KO's.
Mikhal holds the USMTA Welterweight, and USMTA Jr. Middle weight titles and
now the European Muay Thai Boxing Councils Jr. Middleweight title. and wants
to move up in weight and go for the USMTA 160lb title later.

(c) copyright by usmta (United States Muay Thai Assoc.)

"Premission for use of information from the USMTA is aknowledged for Mr. Guido Reimann!"

Further Information about Mikhal Caldwell find here under

http://www.usmta.com/MIKHAL%20CALDWELL.htm

[Franz]

Wow

[Kannix]

wo kommt der her und wer war sein Gegner?

[Franz]

auf jedenfall kommt er aus USA

[Guido Reimann]

Ist das so schwer zu verstehen, oder seit Ihr des Lesens nicht mächtig???? :D :D


Only use English language !!!

[DragonTail]

Flash Report: 45 mins ago.

USMTA Jr. Middlewight champ, Mikhal Caldwell, just competed in Holland at
the Cube. He fought and won the Jr. Middlewweight Championship title of
the EMTBC.


http://www.usmta.com/images/mikhalgloves3.jpg

In the 1st round he sent his opponent to the canvas in 30 seconds of the
round giving him a 6 count.

in the 2nd round he sent his opponent to the canvas again with a right leg
round kick to the head in 1 min and 10 seconds

in the 3rd round he knocked out his opponent with a combination of a left
knee to the body, a right kick to the thighs, and a left hook to the head,
knocking him to the canvas in 1 min and 30 seconds, where the referee
stopped the fight.

Mikhals record now stands at 46-0 with 45 KO's.
Mikhal holds the USMTA Welterweight, and USMTA Jr. Middle weight titles and
now the European Muay Thai Boxing Councils Jr. Middleweight title. and wants
to move up in weight and go for the USMTA 160lb title later.

(c) copyright by usmta (United States Muay Thai Assoc.)

"Premission for use of information from the USMTA is aknowledged for Mr. Guido Reimann!"

Further Information about Mikhal Caldwell find here under

http://www.usmta.com/MIKHAL%20CALDWELL.htm

Strange story.

Where was the contest held in Europe? What Holland?
Holland = do you mean the country The Netherlands also called Holland?
Holland = do you mean the city Holland in Great-Britain?

What was the name of the opponent?

I cannot find any other information about this EMTBC contest than this provided by the USMTA.

Wo can tell?

[Thomas-Marc]

SEMINAR (open for all federations)
M U A Y - T H A I /
K R A B I K R A B O N G /
T R A D. T H A I M A S S A G E
Instructors / Delegation:
Grandmaster Dr. Vichit Cheechern
Ajarn Luck Ekabutr
Mr. Amnart Angsakularporn - President of Rajadamnern Commercial School
Mrs. Hongsuda Tunsatien
Prof. Dr. Mrs. Suchitra Sokonthasab - School of Sports Science Chulalongkorn
University
Ajarn Surat Soikrachang - Office of the Permanent Secretary for Education
Bangkok
Prof. Dr. Sophon Puangsuwan - President of Rajabhat University Ampher
Chombung
Prof. Narong Tiammek; Mr. Suphan Chabairam; Mr. Krit Klawijit; Miss Anocha Choopinij;
Mr. Phattanachai Chunrak; Mr. Seri Permchart; Dr Chanchai Yomdit - Rajabhat
University Ampher Chombung
Index: Basic and Advanced Muay-Thai and Krabi Krabong, Basic and Advanced Trad.
Thai Massage/Trad. Thai Footrefelction Massage with examination
Promoter : Muay Thai Union Deutschland (MUD)
in cooperation with Association Institute of Thai Martial Arts (AITMA)
and Kru Muay Thai Assoc.
Seminar will take place in:
Masters Gym Arena
Lehmstr. 1-3
47053 Duisburg-Neuenkamp / Germany
Date of seminar : 18th. November 2004 until 21st. November 2004
Info details about the schedule you will find in the separate pdf file.
Costs :
Muay Thai / Krabi Krabong oder Muay Thai / Nuat Phaen Thai or Krabi Krabong / Nuat
Phaen Thai
from 18.11.04 until 21.11.04 Complete Price 148 €
Please put inside your money transaction!
Nuat Phaen Thai (Trad. Thai Massage/ Trad. Thai Footreflectionmassage)
from 18.11.04 until 21.11.04 Complete Price 99 €
Please put inside your money transaction!
For those who would like to book individual seminar days Price/day 50 €
Please put inside your money transaction!

[Ralf Kussler]

INVITATION

EXPEDITION TRAINNING OF THAI MARTIAL ARTS

Muaythai and Krabi-Krabong has been the most important part of Thai martial arts, which used to defended Thai nation date back many thousand years.
Today Muaythai and Krabi-Krabong is still remaining as enjoyable sport and martial arts for all age in physical education of many education levels and also as professional.
Still many aspects of Muaythai and Krabi-Krabong traditional, culture and many old techniques have been left behind. As the part of preservation, promotion and celebration of Muaythai day
After the very successful first exposition of Thai martial arts March 2004
Every body that attended was so impressed with the experience and the knowledge
That gain during courses not to mention the fun and many excited time has asked for the next course so the next course will be more fun more adventure

12 - 18 MARCH 2005
AT
CHULACHOMKLAO ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY
AND
THE ENCIENT CITY OF AYUTHAYA
THAILAND
BY
THE INVITATION OF
ASSOCIATION INSTITUE OF THAI MARTIAL ARTS
KRU MUAYTHAI ASSOCIATION
THE GOVERNERS
THE TOURISIUM AND SPORT OFFICE
NAKORN NAYOK AND AYUTHAYA
We had special permitted to all participants to training in special training including, tower parachute jumping, jungle surviving program, using of many weapons, at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Nakhorn Nayok , and unarmed combats and tradition training muaythai and krabee krabong at the special sacred site of the Ancient Capital City of Ayuthaya, (The spiritual home of many Thai fighters Legends such as The Tiger King, Nai Khanomtom which he single handed defeated 10 Burmese fighter on the 17 march 1770)
Association Institute of Thai martial Arts, Kru Muaythai Association
Would like to invite anyone who interest in the martial arts of Thailand to join us in this special events

1, Special training in unarm combat and jungle warfare
2, Semina of traditional muaythai boran
3, Wai kru Ceremony of muaythai and krabi-krabong
4, Demonstration of sward fighting (krabi-krabong)
5, Muay Boran (traditional muaythai) competition






We are organise special 4 days training courses in officer army training school you can choose of different program of army training (cost of different program maybe varied) and 4 days for traditional muaythai and Krabi-krabong. Special learning in-depth of mystical of wai kru and ceremony,
Special touring in to sward making village, ancient palaces, elephant riding, etc.

Register fee 250 euro per person
This will cover for all transportation in Thailand and training courses of traditional muaythai and krabee krabong .The participants are ask to pay their owns cost of hotel and food which very cheap around 1000 baht a day with breakfast. (Exchange 70-75= 1£) and other activities in army camp
Please take out your own travel insurance.

Program and schedule of activities on separate sheet to confirm before end of Feb

Point of contact, Mr Ralf Kussler Email : infogmtf@aol.com

LIMITED PLACE ONLY, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

BOOKING NOW

[Guido Reimann]

You have to contact:

Mr. Branko Grimsic (Intern.Coordinator Office)

POB 1355,51691 Bergneustadt

e-mail: branko@grimsic.de, tel.0178 4340627, fax: 02261 949288

Not Mr. Ralf Kussler!

[Ralf Kussler]

December.23.2004
The Mall NgarmWongWan
Main Event:
Thailand Champion 140lbs
TawaritNoi SKVGym vs Petchnameck

Undercard:
Kongnakon Sakpadriew vs Richard Cadden

Rnd 1 both fighters exchanged kicks and punches. Looked like they were just warming up in the round, but Kongnakon seemed to have landed a few more hard, solid, left kicks (fighting southpaw). Towards the end of the first, there was a skirmish at close range, and Richard had gotten cut by an elbow, on the right side of his forehead. Not such a serious injury, but I bet that hurt.
Rnd 2 both fighters started strong, the Thai continued with the lft kicks, and Richard had absorbed a bit off the sting of a very effective high lft kick, with his gloves. Unfortunately, another close range skirmish erupted, and this one resulted in an uppercut elbow, starting deep into the inner right eye of Cadden. Doctor stoppage. Kongnakon Sakpadriew WIN TKO.





Main Event:
Thailand Champion 140lbs Superlightweight
TawaritNoi SKVGym vs Petchnameck


Rnd 1
A solid round for both, TawaritNoi put together some hard kicks, even a hard jumping right kick to the body of Petchnamek, but at the end of the round, Petchnamek put it together with some punch/kick combos, followed by kicks to the upper body as well. This being a title bout, the judges turn in the score cards at the end of each round.
Rnd 2
A major battle inside the clinch, exchanging knees! It looks TawaritNoi got off more solid kicks, and cleaner knees to the body. TawaritNoi had some big knees towards the end, and that left Petchnamek struggling at the end, trying to catch up.
Rnd 3
TawaritNoi clearly got in more solid kicks, and more solid knees. Petchnamek definitely out of sync in the 3rd. Watch for Petchnamek to try to make big things happen in the 4th.
Rnd 4
Petchnamek came in off the bat with everything he had, and phased TawaritNoi with some punches! But TawaritNoi wasn’t about to lose the round! He put it all together, controlled the clinch with knees to the body, at range he scored more kicks. Petchnamek got in some kicks as well, but TawaritNoi out scored him this round. They both have proven that they still can compete at this level, to fight for the Thailand Championship.
Rnd 5
At this point the match could’ve been close to even, with a little bit more weight on TawaritNoi. Petchnamek came in hard and accurate with everything he had, and TawaritNoi defended and scored strong. The judges came to a shocking decision: 48:49, 47:49, 48:49 Giving the WIN to Petchnamek by points? Petchnamek Thailand Champion @

[Ralf Kussler]

Master Sken Kaewpadung's arrival in the United Kingdom in 1977, represented the introduction of the style of Muay Thai to Martial Arts community. It has increased in popularity and is now one of the truly major styles. Most of the credit for this growth belongs to Master Sken, and without his presence the style would have far fewer followers. Master Sken originated from Northern Thailand, and he comes from a family well versed in the skills of this style.

www.mastersken.com

The progress of Master Sken in the competitive world of professional Muay Thai is legendary, and in short order he became one of the most admired and respected fighters today his record of having never suffered a knock out during any of his professional fights, and real life fights remains a goal for the up and coming Thai boxers.

Master Sken was also an ex-member of Thailand's Tae kwon do squad and he too had a formidable Thai boxing record. He had to flee to the UK to escape death from gangsters who wanted him to throw a fight and so came to stay in the UK with Master Toddy.

Following his retirement from the professional Muay Thai field, Master Sken decided to accept the challenge afforded to him by the teaching of others. He holds a degree in Physical education, and is an accepted expert in the subject of Nutrition. 1977 heralded the arrival of Master Sken in Great Britain, and within a short time the word of his skills had spread, and the sport of Muay Thai was well and truly established.

Master Sken became a co-founding member of the British Thai boxing Council, and a founder of S.I.M.T.A.which is officially affiliated to the Thailand Professional Boxing Council.

Perhaps the most supportive fact of the contention that Master Sken is responsible for is the growth in popularity of the sport of Muay Thai in Great Britain, and the inherent quality of training that is now available, is that during the period 1981 to 1989 Nine holders of championship titles at British and World Champion level, are from the Sitnarong Camp.

There can be few men who have contributed so great an amount to a given sport during a lifetime, and in the case of Master Sken this is all the more remarkable when you consider that his "lifetime" is very much far from over.

The sport of Muay Thai, already owing him so much, continues to receive his undivided attention, and if the 20 last years or so are anything to go by, time is destined to see Muay Thai continuing to grow by leaps and bounds. In the opinion of many, this sport is set to become at least as popular, and may well surpass the style of Western Boxing as the first choice of the viewing public.

From the original nucleus of students in the north west of England the sport has been carried to regions further afield, and in each region has become well established. United Kingdom numbers in the branches of Sitnarong camp and it is now the turn of World Wide to be exposed to what must be the most rapidly growing sport around, initial evaluation showing a high degree of demand.

There can be little doubt that the future will see a complete network of locations which are teaching and promoting the Sitnarong style of Muay Thai, and embodied in the style, the teaching and morals of Master Sken. In this age of Material Possessions and a move away from traditional values, the return to a sound moral life style and the requirements for self discipline that are embodied within the code of Sitnarong Muay Thai can hardly fail to be and asset for the youth of today.

Kru Yai
Ralf Kussler
(Pungporn Sitnarong)
former SIMTA Champion 90-92

[Ralf Kussler]

January.11.05
Lumpini Stadium Bangkok, Thailand
Promoter: Virat Praianan



Main event:
Wuttideat Lookprabaht vs Seuahualek CorSompipong

* Undercard *
Naruphon Sakhomsin vs Mungkong Kiatsomkuan

Event 3
Naruphon Sakhomsin vs Mungkong Kiatsomkuan 145lbs

A very interesting match up, maybe even in the first 3 rounds, very tough to judge. In the fourth Naruphon looked to win the round, but in the end of the round, Mungkong came back and pressed the fight, stealing the round with punches and kick combos. In the fifth, Naruphon felt the pressure, trying to catch up in the round, but Mungkong takes the WIN by points. Unanimous 47:49.



Main event:
Wuttideat Lookprabaht 120lbs 95Fights 80W/10L/5D vs
Seuahualek CorSompipong 123lbs 95Fights 72W/20L/3D

For the first 3 rounds, it seemed Seuhualek took the fight to Wuttideat. He had harder kicks, and seemed to be more accurate with his strikes. But, some might argue that the first three rounds aren’t scored. Fourth round: A HUGE round for Wuttideat, completely dominating the round. Successfully kept blue outside so well, I don’t even think he got off a shot. Wuttideat spun him around, controlled the clinch, did everything right, and kept a steady attack including a BOMBASTIC jumping knee from inside the clinch! In the fifth, Wuttideat stays out of harms way, knowing he needs only to stay alive. Seuhualek fights until the bell, and even shakes and rattles Wuttideat’s cage with some hard punches. Not an easy round, cuz Seuhualek doesn’t quit, but Wuttideat Lookprabaht WIN points 49:47 unanimous

[Ralf Kussler]

Clinch

The Subtle Science of the Muay Thai Clinch

By Roberto Pedreira

Arguably the most effective weapon in the Muay Thai arsenal is unquestionably the most overlooked. It is the last technique (or collection of techniques) that Thai trainers think to teach their farang pupils, and even the otherwise excellent reference book Muay Thai by Panya Kraitus and Dr. Pitisuk Kraitus, which covers every other conceivable aspect of "the most distinguished art", is silent on the subject of the Muay Thai clinch. This is remarkable in view of the fact that clinch training is what Muay Thai fighters in Thailand spend more of their training time doing than anything else.

The Muay Thai clinch (hereafter referred to simply as "the Clinch"). is not however a unique Thai invention. The Clinch is rather Greco-Roman wrestling, but with obvious differences. In the Clinch you can also attack your opponent with punches, elbows, and especially, knees. You can of course throw him to the ground and while this doesn't score points, it can help you win the fight. It tires the opponent out and demoralizes him, and it might leave a favorable impression in the minds of the judges. And while he is picking himself up off the ground, he isn't attacking you.

For non-Muay Thai applications, there is a lot to be said for the Clinch, but the two best things are that (1) your opponent can't do much to hurt you if you are Clinching correctly and (2) you can throw him without banging your knees on the ground, without bending over or otherwise bringing your mug closer to his knees, without turning your back, and without needing cloth to grab. These are excellent reasons to learn the Clinch, and if you need other reasons, ask Randy Couture, who despite being a 41 year old fossil, is still spanking bad boys and young studly guys on a regular basis, thanks in no small part to his superb Clinch skills.

It is worth digressing on this point. In the recent UFC 49, Randy essentially gave Vitor Belfort a serious spanking. Randy has solid basic boxing skills, but Vitor's are better and moreover Vitor is young and fast. Being older and wiser, Randy was not going to try to match boxing hands with Vitor. But he didn't have to. In round 1, Vitor threw one punch, Randy clinched with double underhooks and eventually forced Vitor to the ground where the fight remained until the bell rang. In round 2, Vitor threw one punch, Randy clinched with double underhooks and eventually forced Vitor to the ground where the fight remained until the bell rang. In round 3, Vitor threw one punch, Randy clinched with double underhooks and eventually forced Vitor to the ground where the fight remained until the bell rang. A certain pattern was beginning to emerge. We don't know what would have happened in the 4th round because the fight was doctor stopped due to a cut over Vitor's eye. But there is more than a small possibility that rounds 4 and 5, and 6 through 100, if there has been rounds 6 through 100, would have been very much like rounds 1 through 3. Vitor simply had no answer for Randy's double underhooks. Obviously, Randy is very good at his game. Not many of us can do what he did. But not many of us are going to be fighting Vitor Belfort. If your opponent is more or less at (or below--wouldn't that be nice!) your own level of skill, superior clinch skills will put you over the top.

There is no way to learn to throw from the Clinch without actually doing it, but a reasonable place to start is with the tie-ups. There are four main tie-ups used in Muay Thai. They are pictured below. Clinch throwing is actually not unlike the upper body element of judo, minus the gi (as Judo Gene LeBell pointed out a long time ago), and if you have a judo or Greco background, the only difficult part to the Clinch will be dealing with the knees that are never far away. You can quite effectively toss an off-balanced opponent a considerable distance simply by using his head as a handle.

The tie-up most commonly associated with Muay Thai is the Double Collar tie. Holding the opponent's head high gives you more leverage to pull him down into knees. But holding lower gives you more leverage for throwing him. Be sure to keep your elbows tight together, both for better control of the head and also to leave less space for him to pummel inside.

Controlling your opponent in this way is highly advantageous in Muay Thai. There are several easy and effective counters, but these are prohibited by Rule 18:2 ("acts which are deemed to be violations of the rules and constitute fouls" include "throw [ing] the opponent with a judo or wrestling method" (Kratius & Kratius, 1988, p. 212). Two examples are (1) whizerring into an armbar, and (2) turning into a hip throw. Acceptable methods would be (1) to cross-face the man, which nullifies his leverage, (2) to clear out (using the one arm-up, one arm-down technique, for example), (3) to pummel into a Pinch Grip (or into your own Double Collar), or to (4) drop into either Double Underhooks,or Bear Hug.

If he does manage to get one arm under, you will then be in the Pinch Grip tie

This position is excellent for spinning your opponent down. You lift with the underhooked arm while turning away from it and down, while pulling in the same direction with the other arm. It isn't necessary to grab your own hand (and of course with gloves it won't be possible, but if your hands are free, use any of the grips recommended in Grappling Master by Gene LeBell). You can grab the man's chin (from behind), shoulder (from behind), or near arm (pulling down and in). Obviously, you will also step away from the side to which you want him to go. Result: he corkscrews to the mat. Despite Rule 18:2, this is wrestling (Greco) and judo. Technically against the rules, it is a move that all Thai boxers use as often as possible.

Obviously, unlike the Double Collar, in the Pinch Grip, both players have basically the same position. Who does it better and sooner determines who goes to the floor.

Now if you can pummel your outside arm inside, you will have Double Underhooks (picture 3).. Little Thais use this much more often against farang challengers than the more familiar Double Collar. It is easier to get Double Unders if you are shorter because your arms are already in a sense "under" his, i.e., lower than his--you just have to insert them. The purpose of this position is simple. You lift the man slightly off his feet. At this point he has no base, and you can put him wherever you want him to be. Obviously, it is a terrible position to be in, as every wrestler knows. To defend, check your opponent's hip while moving your own hip (and legs) away. Cross-facing while turning to the side often works too. Another often effective method is to bring your arms down and clasp them together low and in the center. This will bring his arms down too, and he won't therefore be able to lift you. Again, it's a bad position to be in and if you don't neutralize it fast you are most likely headed for the floor.

If the Double Unders aren't working, or if the opponent has brought your arms down (as described above), then the next obvious option is the Bear Hug (picture 4). The Bear Hug is a more limited variation of the Double Unders. You lift and toss. Crack-backs are very possible to do, but are prohibited by Rule 18:2. (However, you can break the rule twice without penalty--the third time you forfeit the fight). Of course, if your game is vale tudo or self-defense, you will want to use crack-backs. Defenses against crack-backs involve turning. Cross-facing while turning outside is recommended. There are a number of options for armbars and throws here as well, if this is your game. But in any case, as with Double Unders, a rapid response is advised.

Question: Why are Thais so good at Clinch fighting? (See answer under picture below)
　
Answer: Because they start young and do it a lot. Based on my extensive observations in Thailand between about 1991 and 2004, I'd estimate that Thai fighters do between 3-6 hours per week of Clinch sparring (which incorporates light teeps and jabs to facilitate entries). Maybe you can't start as young as they do, but there is no substitute for ring time.