ティープ（基本型）(Tīpu (Kihon-gata))
TransliterationTranslation: standard teep
The Standard Teep is the fundamental Muay Thai push kick, executed by lifting the knee to chamber position and extending the leg to push the ball or sole of the foot into the opponent's torso, driving them backward. [1] The technique uses full hip extension to deliver sustained pushing force through the target, and the arms are typically thrown back during execution to counterbalance the forward leg extension. [1],[2] The standard teep is the most commonly used teep variation and serves as Muay Thai's primary range-control weapon. [2],[3]
The teep is Muay Thai's primary distance-management weapon, used to control range, disrupt timing, push opponents off balance, and score points in Thai scoring systems that reward ring control. [1] Unlike a snap kick that seeks to damage, the teep's primary function is to push, making it one of the safest kicks to throw because the extended leg creates distance. [1]
In Muay Thai competition at Lumpinee and Rajadamnern stadiums, the teep is heavily rewarded in scoring as a demonstration of dominance and ring control. [1] In MMA, Anderson Silva's front kick knockout of Vitor Belfort at UFC 126 (2011) — a thrust version of the teep — was one of the most spectacular finishes in UFC history. [2]
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Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
Teep/push kick; primarily distance management, liver shot potential
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Yod Ruerngsa, Khun Kao Charuad & James Cartmell, 2002)
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [3] WBC Muay Thai Rules (2014)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988)
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988) [2] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006) [3] WBC Muay Thai Rules (2014)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus & Kraitus, 1988)
hip flexion power, knee extension speed, balance
long legs for range, hip flexibility
hip flexors, quadriceps, tibialis anterior, core
You should strike with the balls of your feet—the pad on the sole—not the whole foot or your toes. Kingdom Martial Arts Academy emphasizes that your toes should be pulled back to avoid injury if you hit an elbow or get blocked, and hitting with the balls of your feet keeps the power connected to the ground.
Your base leg should remain straight and flat on the ground—don't bend the knee or come up on the balls of your foot. Kingdom Martial Arts Academy teaches that the power comes from the ground, so staying flat gives you maximum drive and stability.
Keep your hands up in a guard position. Kingdom Martial Arts Academy recommends keeping one hand high and bringing the other down slightly as you execute the teep to protect your chin and maintain balance—avoid dropping both hands.
The bag spins when you use your whole foot instead of just the balls of your feet. Kingdom Martial Arts Academy advises hitting the same spot every time with only the ball of the foot to keep the bag stable and develop consistent technique.
The Standard Teep is the fundamental Muay Thai push kick, executed by lifting the knee to chamber position and extending the leg to push the ball or sole of the foot into the opponent's torso, driving them backward. The technique uses full hip extension to deliver sustained pushing force through the target, and the arms are typically thrown back during execution to counterbalance the forward leg extension.
The standard teep is Muay Thai's most fundamental kicking technique and has been the art's primary distance-management tool for centuries. Every Muay Thai camp in Thailand teaches the teep as a foundational technique from the earliest stages of training.
Unified MMA: legal — Legal striking technique; WBC/Boxing: banned — All kicks prohibited in boxing; WKF: legal — Legal, chudan (body) kick scores 2 points, jodan (head) kick scores 3 points; Kyokushin: legal — Legal at full power to body and head; WT: legal — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinning body 4 points, spinni…; WAKO: legal — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats; K: legal — 1/GLORY — Legal; IFMA: legal — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique
Danger rating 5/10. High — teep/push kick; primarily distance management, liver shot potential
The standard setup chain: Assume Fighting Stance → Generate Power → Execute Strike → Recover to Guard.
Standard counters include: Check (Shin Block) — raise the shin to intercept the kick before it lands / Catch and Sweep — catch the kicking leg and sweep the standing leg / Step Inside — close distance inside the kick's effective range to smother it.
Common variants: Push kick (teep) (pushing the opponent away with the ball of the foot); Snap front kick (snapping the foot to the target and quickly retracting); Side teep (angled teep pushing the opponent laterally); Body teep (driving into the solar plexus or chest for maximum push-back).
In Muay Thai competition at Lumpinee and Rajadamnern stadiums, the teep is heavily rewarded in scoring as a demonstration of dominance and ring control. In MMA, Anderson Silva's front kick knockout of Vitor Belfort at UFC 126 (2011) — a thrust version of the teep — was one of the most spectacular finishes in UFC history.
Top errors to watch for: Pushing with the toes instead of the ball or sole of the foot — the toes jam and break on impact / Not chambering and instead lifting the foot from the floor directly to the target — no power or snap / Leaning the upper body back excessively, making the teep weak and leaving you off-balance / Extending the knee before driving the hip, which turns the kick into a leg push with no force.
The Standard Teep is also known as Tīpu (Kihon-gata), Teep Trong, Push Kick, Front Teep.
