Lead Teep → Rear Kick
IntermediateLead Teep, Rear Kick pairs two of Muay Thai's core weapons off the lead and rear legs. The teep manages distance and unsettles balance, and the rear kick follows before the opponent has reset.
What this combo trains
This combo develops leg-to-leg flow and the timing of catching an opponent mid-recovery. The lead teep controls distance and steals their balance, then you must plant and fire the rear kick while they are still resetting their stance. It trains you to alternate legs smoothly and to read the moment an opponent is off balance and open to the heavier kick.
Step by step
- 1.Lead Teep
Push the lead teep off your front leg to control distance and knock the opponent off balance. Retract it cleanly so you can plant and load the rear side.
- 2.Rear Kick
Drive the rear kick through with your hip while they are still resetting, the signature Muay Thai roundhouse to the body or leg. Their disrupted balance leaves them slow to check it.
Common mistakes
- Landing the teep and then pausing, letting the opponent regain balance before the kick.
- Failing to plant the teeping foot solidly, so the rear kick has no base to turn on.
- Teeping too hard and pushing them beyond rear-kick range.
- Swinging the rear kick off the leg alone rather than turning the hip through.
Who it suits
An intermediate combo for fighters comfortable switching quickly between legs. It works from orthodox or southpaw because the app mirrors every left and right to your stance.
Why it works
The push kick manages distance and steals their balance; the rear kick follows while they're still resetting.
Workouts with this combo
- Boxing to KicksThe classic ladder: start with hands, add a weapon every round.Beginner–intermediate
- Teep & DistanceOwn the range: teep entries, teep-into-kick, and balance under repetition.Beginner–intermediate
- Hundred Kicks FinisherThe Thai camp burnout: kick drills five at a time until the legs are done.All levels