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Striking
Teep (Push Kick)
A straight push kick used to control distance, interrupt an opponent's rhythm, or off-balance them.
Key Points
- •Used defensively to keep opponents at range
- •Can target the hip to off-balance an opponent
- •Fast to throw and retract compared to a roundhouse
Instructions
- 1Lift your knee straight up toward your chest.
- 2Extend your leg forward, striking with the ball or flat of your foot.
- 3Drive through your hips as if pushing a door open, not just extending the knee.
- 4Keep your hands up and chin tucked during the kick.
- 5Retract your leg and reset your stance immediately after contact.
More Striking Techniques
Jab
A quick, straight punch with the lead hand used to gauge distance, set up combinations, and disrupt an opponent's rhythm.
Cross (Straight Right)
A powerful straight punch thrown with the rear hand, generating power from hip and shoulder rotation.
Hook
A curved punch thrown with a bent arm, targeting the side of the head or body.
Uppercut
A vertical, rising punch designed to land under an opponent's guard, often used at close range.
Low Kick
A roundhouse kick to the opponent's lead or rear thigh, used to wear down mobility over a fight.
Body Kick
A roundhouse kick aimed at the ribs or midsection to target the body and slow an opponent's breathing.