Judo VS Irish collar and elbow
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Irish Collar Tie·Chadi
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Irish Collar Tie
SubFamilyアイリッシュカラータイ
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Overview
The Irish Collar Tie is a clinch position where one hand controls the back of the opponent's neck (collar tie) while the other hand controls their wrist on the same side — creating a diagonal control configuration used in wrestling and MMA for snap-downs, level changes, and arm drag setups. [1] The 'Irish' variation specifically refers to the wrist control addition to the standard collar tie. [1],[2]
Irish WhipCollar Tie SnapHead Snap
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Lineage
Developed within the parent martial arts tradition. [1]
Competition Record
Used in relevant competition formats. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Executing this specific technique through its characteristic mechanical pattern
Joints Involved — Technique-specific joints depending on whether this is an escape (hips for bridging/shrimping), sweep (hips and legs for leverage), submission (target joint plus controlling joints), throw (hips, legs, shoulders for projection), or position (control-specific body parts)
Force Vector — Directed along the technique's primary action line
Technique Mechanic — Each technique has a specific mechanical sequence that must be followed for effective execution
Position & Entry
From the parent position — Enter this technique from the primary position described in the parent family
From a transition — Access this technique during a positional transition or scramble
From defence — Enter this technique as a defensive response or counter
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
4
Moderate4/10
Standard technique-level risk appropriate to the category
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Restricted
WBC/Boxing — Holding is technically a foul — referee breaks clinch, excessive holding results in point deduction {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
K-1/GLORY — One attack from clinch allowed, then referee breaks {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— WAKO — Clinch generally broken by referee — limited or no...
WAKO Competition RulesPDFLegal
— Unified MMA — Legal — clinching is integral to MMA
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— grip fighting
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— IBJJF — Legal — standing grip fighting and clinch work pe...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IFMA — Legal — the clinch is a core element of Muay Thai,...
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDF— UWW — Legal — clinch is fundamental to wrestling, the pri...
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDFTraining Notes
✓Drill the technique with progressive resistance
✓Understand the entry position before drilling the finish
✓Chain with related techniques for a complete system
✓Practice both sides where applicable
Common Mistakes
!Poor entry positioning
!Incomplete execution
!Not chaining with follow-up techniques
!Attempting without proper setup
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Establish Entry Position
2Set Up the Technique
3Execute
4Follow Through
5Consolidate or Transition
Sources & References
Primary Source
Jiu-Jitsu University (Saulo Ribeiro, 2008)
1BookJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Description sources — [1] Martial arts curriculum [2] Competition analysis
2BookRelevant martial arts instructional resources
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4CitationJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Description sources — [1] Martial arts curriculum [2] Competition analysis
5CitationRelevant martial arts instructional resources
Community
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Requires
technique-specific physical attributes
Key muscles
technique-dependent
Sub-techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is learning the Irish collar tie grip important for wrestlers?
According to Chadi, learning stable grips through techniques like the Irish collar tie is very important for young practitioners growing up, as it teaches foundational grip control and how to dominate with your grips.
How does Irish collar and elbow relate to other wrestling traditions?
Chadi emphasizes that just as technical heritage is important in judo, it is equally important in other cultures around the world, and he advocates for preserving traditional wrestling disciplines like Irish collar and elbow alongside modern martial arts.
How does the Irish Collar Tie work?
The Irish Collar Tie is a clinch position where one hand controls the back of the opponent's neck (collar tie) while the other hand controls their wrist on the same side — creating a diagonal control configuration used in wrestling and MMA for snap-downs, level changes, and arm drag setups. The 'Irish' variation specifically refers to the wrist control addition to the standard collar tie.
Where does the Irish Collar Tie come from?
This technique developed within its parent martial arts tradition and has been refined through competition.
Is the Irish Collar Tie legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal — clinching is integral to MMA; IJF: legal — Legal — kumi-kata (grip fighting) is fundamental to judo; IBJJF: legal — Legal — standing grip fighting and clinch work permitted; IFMA: legal — Legal — the clinch is a core element of Muay Thai, clinch dominance is highly…; WBC/Boxing: restricted — Holding is technically a foul — referee breaks clinch, excessive holding resu…; K: restricted — 1/GLORY — One attack from clinch allowed, then referee breaks; WAKO: restricted — Clinch generally broken by referee — limited or no clinch fighting in most fo…; UWW: legal — Legal — clinch is fundamental to wrestling, the primary position in Greco-Roman
How dangerous is the Irish Collar Tie?
Danger rating 4/10. Moderate — standard technique-level risk appropriate to the category
How do I set up the Irish Collar Tie?
The standard setup chain: Establish Entry Position → Set Up the Technique → Execute → Follow Through → Consolidate or Transition.
How do I defend against the Irish Collar Tie?
Standard counters include: Defensive techniques against this specific technique / Prevention of the entry position.
What are the variants of the Irish Collar Tie?
Common variants: Standard execution (the fundamental version); Modified variation (adapted for specific scenarios).
How effective is the Irish Collar Tie in competition?
Used in relevant competition formats.
What are common mistakes when doing the Irish Collar Tie?
Top errors to watch for: Poor entry positioning / Incomplete execution / Not chaining with follow-up techniques / Attempting without proper setup.
What are other names for the Irish Collar Tie?
The Irish Collar Tie is also known as Irish Whip, Collar Tie Snap, Head Snap.