overhook
Noun
A clinch hold performed by putting an arm over the opponent's arm, and encircling the opponent's arm or upper body.
- Examples
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He used overhooks to block the punches, but he didn't seem to know any submissions off the overhooks.
Verb
To use such a hold upon.
Usage- Transitive
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- Examples
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Overhook one of his arms just above the elbow (here the right arm overhooks the opponent's left arm).
Word forms
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