Teep (Push Kick)
- Striking
- Kicks
- fundamental
- Orthodox stance
- 4 steps
A straight push-kick with the lead leg that controls distance and stops forward pressure. Also known as the Front kick, the Lead push kick or the Thip. Here is the exact breakdown from the DARCE app: 4 steps, the details that make it work, and the mistakes to avoid.
When to use it
Use the teep to stop forward pressure, to break a puncher’s rhythm and to push an opponent back into range for your kicks. Time it as they step in, so they walk onto the foot. Aim at the belly or the hips.
Step by step
- 01
Set your stance
Weight ready to shift onto the rear leg.
- 02
Chamber the knee
Lift the lead knee high toward the target while leaning the upper body slightly back for balance.
- 03
Extend through the target
Thrust the hips forward and push the ball of the foot straight into the opponent to drive them back.
- 04
Retract and reset
Snap the leg back to chamber, then return to your stance.
Key details
- Chamber the knee first, then extend. Do not swing a straight leg.
- Push with the hips for stopping power.
- Re-chamber immediately so the leg cannot be caught.
Common mistakes
- A straight-leg kick with no hip thrust.
- Leaving the foot out to be caught.
- Leaning so far back you lose balance.
Common counters
Opponents catch the teep and sweep your standing leg, or parry it to the side and step in with punches. Some time it with a low kick to the standing leg. Re-chamber fast and keep your hands up.
How to drill it
Your partner walks forward holding a belly pad or kick shield; teep them as each foot lands. Do three rounds of two minutes with the lead leg, finishing every rep back in your stance.
Related techniques
- Low KickStrikingA rear roundhouse aimed at the thigh or calf to chop the base out from under the opponent.
- Calf KickStrikingA low roundhouse that chops the shin into the outside of the calf, attacking the peroneal nerve to buckle the leg.
- Inside Low KickStrikingA fast lead-leg kick that snaps up into the inner thigh to buckle the opponent’s base.
- Side KickStrikingA linear thrust kick driving the heel straight into the target with the body bladed sideways.
- Axe KickStrikingA kick that swings the leg high and drops the heel straight down onto the head or collarbone.
- Spinning Back KickStrikingA spinning thrust kick that drives the heel straight back into the target like a mule kick.
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