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Standard Push Off
Genusスタンダードプッシュオフ(Sutandādo Pusshu Ofu)
TransliterationTranslation: standard push off
Overview
The Standard Push Off executes the fundamental push-off defence where the fighter extends the lead arm against the opponent's shoulder or chest while simultaneously driving backward off the rear foot, creating explosive separation distance. [1] The push hand acts as a frame that prevents the opponent from following while the footwork creates space. [1],[2] Proper execution requires timing the push with the opponent's forward momentum to maximise the distance created. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Effectiveness
The standard push-off is the baseline distance-creation technique. [1]
Lineage
A fundamental boxing defensive technique. [1]
Competition Record
Used in boxing competition. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Using foot positioning to control range and angles — maintaining optimal distance relative to the opponent
Joints Involved — Ankles (pivot and directional changes), knees (level maintenance), hips (balance and weight distribution)
Force Vector — Multi-directional — lateral steps, pivots, and retreats adjust distance and angle simultaneously
Distance Principle — Managing the distance between fighters is the most fundamental defensive skill — controlling range dictates which techniques are available
Position & Entry
From fighting stance — Use foot positioning to maintain optimal distance — step back, angle off, or pivot to avoid attacks
As cut angle — Step off the centre line while the opponent attacks, creating an angle for the counter
Variants
Standard defence — primary defensive technique from the most common position
Reactive defence — triggered by the opponent's attack, minimal movement for maximum protection
Proactive defence — anticipating the attack and positioning to neutralise it early
Counter defence — using the defensive movement to create an immediate counter-attack opportunity
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
1
Low1/10
Evasion techniques avoid contact entirely; lowest injury risk of all techniques
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Advanced
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFWBC/Boxing — Legal — blocking and evasion are core boxing skills {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Legal — blocking is a fundamental karate skill
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDFKyokushin — Legal {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Legal
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— WAKO — Legal
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Legal {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— IFMA — Legal
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Place both palms on the opponent's shoulders or upper chest
✓Explosively extend both arms while stepping your rear foot back — the push and the step create combined distance
✓As soon as you've created space, retract your hands to guard position and re-establish your fighting stance
✓The push-off creates approximately arm's length of distance — enough to reset to mid-range
✓Use the push-off after clinch breaks, against pressure fighters closing distance, or to create space for a kick
✓Time the push-off to the opponent's forward momentum — pushing when they step forward amplifies the distance created
✓Drill the push-off to jab: push, step back, fire a jab to keep the distance established
Common Mistakes
!Pushing without stepping back — the step is what creates sustained distance; the push alone is temporary
!Not returning hands to guard after pushing — the recovery is immediate
!Pushing from too far away — you need to be close enough for the push to contact solidly
!Using only arm strength — engage the core and legs to power the push
!Pushing down instead of straight back — push horizontally to create backward distance
!Staying still after the push — move immediately: footwork to maintain the new distance
!Pushing against a set opponent with good base — the push-off works best against a moving opponent
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Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Anticipate the Attack — read the opponent's intention through body cues
2Execute Defence — apply the specific defensive technique with proper timing
3Recover Stance — return to a balanced fighting position immediately
4Counter or Disengage — capitalize on the opening or create safe distance
Sources & References
Primary Source
Boxing (Edwin Haislet, 1940)
1BookBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004) [3] MMA Instruction Manual (Ryan & Snowden, 2010)
2BookThe Art of Fencing (Barbasetti, 1932)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Boxing: The Complete Guide to Training and Fitness (Hatmaker, 2004)
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4CitationBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004) [3] MMA Instruction Manual (Ryan & Snowden, 2010)
5CitationThe Art of Fencing (Barbasetti, 1932)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Boxing: The Complete Guide to Training and Fitness (Hatmaker, 2004)
Community
Athletics
Requires
agility, quick directional changes, balance in motion
Favours
light feet, strong calves and ankles
Key muscles
calves, tibialis anterior, quadriceps, hip stabilisers
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Standard Push Off work?
The Standard Push Off executes the fundamental push-off defence where the fighter extends the lead arm against the opponent's shoulder or chest while simultaneously driving backward off the rear foot, creating explosive separation distance. The push hand acts as a frame that prevents the opponent from following while the footwork creates space.
Where does the Standard Push Off come from?
The standard push off has been part of boxing's defensive toolkit for generations, used by out-fighters and counter-punchers to maintain their preferred range. It is a fundamental defensive technique in MMA for managing aggressive opponents.
Is the Standard Push Off legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal defensive technique; WBC/Boxing: legal — Legal — blocking and evasion are core boxing skills; WKF: legal — Legal — blocking is a fundamental karate skill; Kyokushin: legal — Legal; WT: legal — Legal; WAKO: legal — Legal; K: legal — 1/GLORY — Legal; IFMA: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Standard Push Off?
Danger rating 1/10. Low — evasion techniques avoid contact entirely; lowest injury risk of all techniques
How do I set up the Standard Push Off?
The standard setup chain: Anticipate the Attack → Execute Defence → Recover Stance → Counter or Disengage.
How do I defend against the Standard Push Off?
Standard counters include: Timing — attack when the defence is recovering or between movements / Feint — use deception to create openings in the defensive structure / Angle Change — attack from an unexpected angle that the defence does not cover.
What are the variants of the Standard Push Off?
Common variants: Standard defence (primary defensive technique from the most common position); Reactive defence (triggered by the opponent's attack, minimal movement for …); Proactive defence (anticipating the attack and positioning to neutralise it …); Counter defence (using the defensive movement to create an immediate count…).
How effective is the Standard Push Off in competition?
Used in boxing competition.
What are common mistakes when doing the Standard Push Off?
Top errors to watch for: Pushing without stepping back — the step is what creates sustained distance; the push alone is temporary / Not returning hands to guard after pushing — the recovery is immediate / Pushing from too far away — you need to be close enough for the push to contact solidly / Using only arm strength — engage the core and legs to power the push.
What are other names for the Standard Push Off?
The Standard Push Off is also known as Sutandādo Pusshu Ofu, Stiff-Arm Push Off, Range Reset, Lead Hand Push.