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Defensive Front Kick (Push)

Krav MagaLearn10 minHeavy Bag

#Kicks#Defense

Video: Krav Maga: Push Kick by Tactical Fitness Austin. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

The defensive front kick pushes an approaching attacker away with the ball of the foot to the midsection.

3 key details

  • Chamber the knee high.
  • Drive through the target with the hips.
  • Return quickly to stance.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Chamber holds
  2. 3:00Push kicks to bag
  3. 3:00Step-in timing
  4. 2:00Stretch
Safety

Bag or kick shield only.

Instructor disclaimer

Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.

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