Also called Push kick, Foot jab, Thip
The teep is a straight push kick with the ball of the foot to the belly, hips or thigh. Thai boxers call it the foot jab: it keeps distance, stops an opponent who charges in, breaks their rhythm and scores. Thrown with the lead or rear leg, it is the backbone of Muay Thai range control.
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How to do it
- 1Lift the kicking knee high toward your chest, guard up.
- 2Push the hips forward and extend the leg straight into the target.
- 3Land with the ball of the foot, toes pulled back, or with the whole sole.
- 4Lean back slightly to add reach and keep your head out of range.
- 5Pull the foot back and land in stance, or step forward into your next strike.
- Swinging the leg up from the floor instead of lifting the knee first.
- Kicking without pushing the hips, so it taps instead of moving the opponent.
- Leaving the leg out long enough for the opponent to catch it.
Safety: Teep the pad or the belly, never the knee joint, and keep partner drills at pushing speed rather than full power.
Drills
Your partner walks forward holding a belly pad; teep every time they step in, then add the counter: after the teep lands, follow with a cross or a rear kick.
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