Video: Teep Defense: 5 Ways to Defend Against the Front Push Kick by fightTIPS. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A quick lead teep to the hips stops an opponent as they step in to throw a roundhouse kick, breaking their balance before the kick lands.
3 key details
- Lift the knee quickly as they step.
- Push with the ball of the foot into the hips.
- Drive through with the hips, not just the leg.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Teep form each leg
- 3:00Timing teeps on an imagined step-in
- 2:00Teep and reset to stance
- 2:00Freestyle teep rounds
- 1:00Hamstring stretch
Safety
Pads or a kick shield for partner drills.
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.
