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TEEP-BODY KICK-HEAD KICK

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In Short

This Muay Thai technique guide details a distance-based ladder used by tall fighters, starting with a teep to disrupt rhythm, followed by a body kick to lower the opponent's guard, and finishing with a head kick. The combination is most effective against opponents who over-react defensively.

A distance-based ladder used by tall, rangy fighters. The teep controls distance and disrupts the opponent's rhythm. The body kick forces the elbows down to cover the ribs. When the elbows drop, the head kick arrives on the exposed top line. This combo works best against opponents who over-react defensively.

KEY POINTS

  • 01Teep with real authority — not a feeler
  • 02Body kick must genuinely hurt to make the head kick land
  • 03Switch or pivot between kicks for optimal angle
  • 04Full follow-through on the head kick
  • 05Recover with an angle step, not back on the line

COMMON MISTAKES

  • ✕Predictable rhythm — always in the same count
  • ✕Body kick that does not force the reaction
  • ✕Letting the head kick drop on the way up

TRAINING DRILLS

  • →Heavy bag rounds with the full sequence
  • →Pad work at longer range
  • →Mobility work for hip turnover

VISUAL GUIDE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

How does the Teep-Body Kick-Head Kick combo work?
The teep controls distance and disrupts the opponent's rhythm. The body kick forces the elbows down to cover the ribs, exposing the top line for the head kick.
What are the key points for executing this combo?
Key points include teeping with real authority, ensuring the body kick genuinely hurts to force a reaction, switching or pivoting for optimal angles, and recovering with an angle step rather than moving back on the line.
What are common mistakes to avoid?
Common mistakes include using a predictable rhythm, throwing a body kick that does not force a reaction, and letting the head kick drop on the way up.
What training drills are recommended?
Recommended drills include heavy bag rounds with the full sequence, pad work at longer range, and mobility work for hip turnover.

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  • Key Points
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