Underhook

Names by art: Wrestling: Underhook · Catch Wrestling: Underhook · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Underhook · MMA: Underhook

Appears in 4 arts.

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Biomechanics: what the body does

In the clinch, the arm slides under the opponent’s armpit and the hand grips the back or shoulder. With the elbow tight and the hips close, the underhook lifts the opponent’s arm and turns their body, opening the way to the back, a takedown or a throw.

Appears in 4 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Wrestling	Underhook
Catch Wrestling	Underhook
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu	Underhook
MMA	Underhook

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Front stance Horse stance Back stance Cat stance Hourglass stance (sanchin) Boxing stance (orthodox / southpaw) Sliding step (front foot first) Natural walking step Following step Body evasion by turning (tai sabaki) Entering and turning (irimi / tenkan) Ginga (rocking base of capoeira) Jump-forward (balestra) Back breakfall Side breakfall Forward rolling breakfall Clinch (stand-up grappling)

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Sources

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Wabukan (2026). “Underhook”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/underhook (accessed 2026-10-30).

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