Video: The fastest defense against push and shove by Krav Maga Street Defence. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A two-handed shove can knock you off balance. Turning a shoulder and stepping back absorbs it, then you counter or leave.
3 key details
- Turn one shoulder so the push slides off.
- Step back into a stable stance.
- Counter or create distance.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Stance
- 3:00Absorb and step
- 3:00Absorb and counter
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Partners push lightly.
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.
