How to teep properly and counter with Kru Manop

Kru Manop's morning classes consist of more technique-focused training.

We don't even need to bring gear as all the drills are done without, and the environment is very relaxed and controlled.

This morning he took us through the lead teep form.

- Push your hips forward at the extended position of your teep, not doing so will give you weak position and you can easily pushed off balance!

- "Ring the phone" with your right hand by bringing it closer to your face, and drop your lead arm! (without fully straightening it, as your arm is in a better position to throw a punch if need be)

And how to defend a teep?

In part of the morning session also, Kru Manop took us through “How to sweep a teep”

- Catch the teep underneath their foot, with the hand that’s the SAME SIDE your opponent throws with.

Left Teep = Catch with Left Hand

Right Teep = Catch With Right Hand

(*step back slightly during the catch to take the sting out of the kick*)

- Step to the OUTSIDE of their leg, and sweep!

Use your opposite hand to push them over, in sync with the sweep.

Lifting up their foot puts them further off-balance.

(*aim for the bottom of their calve*)