Become Fighter
Scoring and stopping pressure with the teep: Muay Thai guide
Using the teep as a defensive weapon and a point-scorer.
A forward-pressing fighter wins rounds by walking you down. The teep breaks this. Each push resets the distance and scores a visible effect. Combined with footwork, it can control a whole round.
The rule is to teep as they step, not after. Catch the front foot in the air and they stop. If they keep walking in, add a circle step to leave the line, then teep from the new angle.
Key points
- Teep as they step in, aimed at the hip or belly.
- Alternate lead and rear teeps to move them back.
- Add a circle step so you are never walking backwards in a line.
- Follow the teep with a punch or kick to score twice.
- Mix the heights so they cannot read it.
- In the last minute of a round, a teep leaves a clean impression.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Backing up in a straight line. Circle out as you teep. Straight retreat looks like losing.
- Teeping after they arrive. Teep as they step. Late teeps get stepped through.
- Using only the lead teep. Mix in the rear teep so they respect the weight.
The rest is in the app
The step-by-step breakdown, the timed drill with the coach calling the shots and the quiz are part of Become Fighter Pro, where this lesson sits in the Teep game and distance module of Muay Thai foundations.
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More from Teep game and distance
- The lead teep as a range tool: Muay Thai guide
- The rear teep: Muay Thai guide
- The teep to the face: Muay Thai guide
Combat sports training is hard on the body. Warm up, stay within your limits and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition. Practise in a clear space and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. Learn partner work only under a qualified coach.