Literally the reason why the teep or front kick is used is to knock the opponent back when they try to advance. You cant eat rights if you jab your foot into his solar plexus every time he steps forward.
The teep is designed to control distance and counter low kicks, or just kicks in general. It's the jab of Muay Thai. It was a big reason why Masvidal was able to dismantle Ceronne in their fight, because he would teep feint into his entries. If cerrone tried kicking, he'd either slam his leg into the raised shin during the teep wind up, or get pushed off balance by the teep if it landed.
@@coachkajan”checking the low kick I feinted” your feint will have way more of a tell, because your stance. You almost self admit this in the video. That you give up some of the leg work with the stance. So this answer is kind of silly. Also. If your scenario is you feinting, that means the other guy can be feinting too. So it didn’t really address anything imo. The other guy explaining the use of the teep. Made a good point. Not hating or anything. I’m here learning from the knowledge too. But the teep comment made sense. It is the jab of the Muay Thai style
@@nljacque “if” this or “if”. You all can keep throwing in “if” garbage, but the fundamental point that was being argued was still correct. So I stand by what was said in the fundamental. You can move the goalpost, but the point didn’t change.
Seen Poirier do this a bunch. From personal experience, it is just a natural efficient defense. Lifting the leg is more unbalanced and out of position. This allows you to get that front step power/base on the counter also.
If you have the timing to bring the leg back you have the timing to rotate and check. It’s faster to rotate your hip a few degrees than it is for them to throw a kick
But kajan we do check leg kicks in mma and checking them is best as it discourages them throwing more. Or they could end up like the spider or weidman. Slipping back is dangerous as well due to a fake leg kick being thrown and then they step into a real one, youre definitely gonna feel the second one once youve stepped back. Youre right though, a muay Thai stance is not ideal for mma. Do a video about how alex pereira and izzy changed their kb stances to fight mma and still check leg kicks. Or strickland checking izzy. The check happens often so maybe elaborate on how are they doing it or is that gonna be part 3
Aren’t there other ways to discourage them though? If I slip I can always counter after which will discourage a continued attack on my leg. You’re not wrong that slipping is dangerous as ALL technique is dangerous and there is no attack or defence that does not have a hole in it. You aren’t any safer from a double kick when you check as you will put the leg down once the first kick is defended and surely eat the second.
@@coachkajan yeah it's happened so you're right. Actually I've been faked on both and landed on after as well. I would like to be good enough to kick their leg forward after they miss but that's hard to time. I guess I'm just used to checking mostly with a boxers stance. Slipping probably better for the take down defensive stance or std mma stance overall. Plus it sets up a step forward for an overhand or stiff jab so I think for that reason the slip actually is better because if you move thst foot forward quickly after they miss it acts like a fake almost because they won't know what you're gonna throw If you're quick enough. Hmm giving me ideas.
So probably the best idea is to force the right hand, then slip and strike or take down. One thing about good boxers is they don’t mind squaring up in the mid range because it gives them better lateral head movement and counter punches. Sugar Ray Leonard was really good at that, though he have to deal with a bunch of knees or elbows 🙃
@@coachkajan not using it correctly then. It’s whole purpose defensively is to defend straight punches, hide the vision of your legs so you can teep or rear hand, measure distance, or initiate a clinch The weaknesses of the long guard are uppercuts and hooks(if you aren’t fast enough), but you have to close the distance for that usually
....side kick to the solar especially if you make a habit of diving back in (Karate/TKD guys). Having a good lead teep kinda solves the right hand if not the rear roundhouse/lead switch kick will bt takes timing and drilling like everything else. Checking also squares your opponent for counter attack. Now what happens when they attack the back leg or step in deeper for the lead leg?
i don't know if you'll be able to read this but can you try experimenting with slipping a low kick by throwing a teep or a sidekick? i saw a karateka in Philippines do that and it amazed me.
Puts you off balance and makes you fall forward. It may have some efficacy though, recently saw someone talking about it. You would definitely relinquish the ability to counter kick but it may work for countering with hands.
@@huhwho277why would he need to say that it’s so obvious. Does he need to explain that this only works if someone is kicking you, as well? How old are you? Let me guess, you’re under 25
Hell no don't do this pepole have you never seen sugarfoot cunniham fight he fights from a sideways karate stance and still checks great he was the first American kickboxer to learn that from Rick Rufus mistakes brother have you not watch muy tai they will faint you step and come forward and kick both feet out from under you it happens all the time a real muy tai fanantic and kickboxing fanatic woukd know this hell even tge switch kick is dangourus because of tgis deeper low kick technique
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Literally the reason why the teep or front kick is used is to knock the opponent back when they try to advance. You cant eat rights if you jab your foot into his solar plexus every time he steps forward.
Hard to teep when you’re already checking the low kick I just feinted
The teep is designed to control distance and counter low kicks, or just kicks in general. It's the jab of Muay Thai. It was a big reason why Masvidal was able to dismantle Ceronne in their fight, because he would teep feint into his entries. If cerrone tried kicking, he'd either slam his leg into the raised shin during the teep wind up, or get pushed off balance by the teep if it landed.
@@coachkajan”checking the low kick I feinted” your feint will have way more of a tell, because your stance.
You almost self admit this in the video. That you give up some of the leg work with the stance.
So this answer is kind of silly. Also. If your scenario is you feinting, that means the other guy can be feinting too.
So it didn’t really address anything imo.
The other guy explaining the use of the teep. Made a good point.
Not hating or anything. I’m here learning from the knowledge too.
But the teep comment made sense. It is the jab of the Muay Thai style
For muay thai yes, but in MMA if your opponent is a wrestler then you've just handing him easy takedowns if you constantly teep.
@@nljacque “if” this or “if”. You all can keep throwing in “if” garbage, but the fundamental point that was being argued was still correct.
So I stand by what was said in the fundamental. You can move the goalpost, but the point didn’t change.
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Keep it up brother
Seen Poirier do this a bunch. From personal experience, it is just a natural efficient defense. Lifting the leg is more unbalanced and out of position. This allows you to get that front step power/base on the counter also.
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If you have the timing to bring the leg back you have the timing to rotate and check. It’s faster to rotate your hip a few degrees than it is for them to throw a kick
But kajan we do check leg kicks in mma and checking them is best as it discourages them throwing more. Or they could end up like the spider or weidman. Slipping back is dangerous as well due to a fake leg kick being thrown and then they step into a real one, youre definitely gonna feel the second one once youve stepped back. Youre right though, a muay Thai stance is not ideal for mma. Do a video about how alex pereira and izzy changed their kb stances to fight mma and still check leg kicks. Or strickland checking izzy. The check happens often so maybe elaborate on how are they doing it or is that gonna be part 3
Aren’t there other ways to discourage them though? If I slip I can always counter after which will discourage a continued attack on my leg. You’re not wrong that slipping is dangerous as ALL technique is dangerous and there is no attack or defence that does not have a hole in it. You aren’t any safer from a double kick when you check as you will put the leg down once the first kick is defended and surely eat the second.
@@coachkajan yeah it's happened so you're right. Actually I've been faked on both and landed on after as well. I would like to be good enough to kick their leg forward after they miss but that's hard to time. I guess I'm just used to checking mostly with a boxers stance. Slipping probably better for the take down defensive stance or std mma stance overall. Plus it sets up a step forward for an overhand or stiff jab so I think for that reason the slip actually is better because if you move thst foot forward quickly after they miss it acts like a fake almost because they won't know what you're gonna throw If you're quick enough. Hmm giving me ideas.
Strickland slipped the leg kicks from Izzy more often than he checked them.
Glad someone gots common since yo mf gonna get sweeped off his feet first time he fights a real tai 😂mf gonns eat dirt
@@kman9884man that was quite the performance by Strickland.
I wish coaches worked getting out range into combos more then blocking. Like the slide back you did there
Awesome, just waiting for part 3🙏
So probably the best idea is to force the right hand, then slip and strike or take down. One thing about good boxers is they don’t mind squaring up in the mid range because it gives them better lateral head movement and counter punches. Sugar Ray Leonard was really good at that, though he have to deal with a bunch of knees or elbows 🙃
I feel it’s more the head kick you risk when slipping lots in mid range
Prime example is what happened to usman recently
Would love your thoughts on the offensive side. Especially kicking form out of the MMA stance instead of Thai stance.
Muay Thai stance isn’t bad against straight punches because there is the long guard
I feel like it’s still a little difficult to defend shots down the middle especially with small gloves.
@@coachkajan not using it correctly then. It’s whole purpose defensively is to defend straight punches, hide the vision of your legs so you can teep or rear hand, measure distance, or initiate a clinch
The weaknesses of the long guard are uppercuts and hooks(if you aren’t fast enough), but you have to close the distance for that usually
@@coachkajan Parry & counter?
....side kick to the solar especially if you make a habit of diving back in (Karate/TKD guys). Having a good lead teep kinda solves the right hand if not the rear roundhouse/lead switch kick will bt takes timing and drilling like everything else. Checking also squares your opponent for counter attack. Now what happens when they attack the back leg or step in deeper for the lead leg?
My stance is similar to Muay Thai but my legs are a bit spread out, my hips are lower, and I bounce a bit sometimes.
but what if they adjust the leg kick lower? wouldn't the opponent be able to reach more on the kicks?
Yeah and get caught in the neck trying to slip a "low kick"
Caught in the neck with what? Headkick is blocked for sure
honest question but would this possibly leave you pretty vulnerable to oblique kick set ups?
i mixed both stances and it works pretty well just keep your shoulders bladed and your feet squared
Sounds tough on balance tho. How do you manage that?
@@coachkajan i just blade my shoulders in a thai stance its not that complicated you’re gonna get used to it over time
i don't know if you'll be able to read this but can you try experimenting with slipping a low kick by throwing a teep or a sidekick? i saw a karateka in Philippines do that and it amazed me.
Yup this is very effective if you can time it correctly
excellent
Just turn you lead leg out 45° and it's checked without lifting your foot
Eat the leg kick and throw the right cross
What about cheking kicks without shifting your weight to your back foot?
Puts you off balance and makes you fall forward. It may have some efficacy though, recently saw someone talking about it. You would definitely relinquish the ability to counter kick but it may work for countering with hands.
Didn’t bas rutten also stand really square to his opponent in mma? Mike Tyson in boxing?
That's if u can read it ofc
Ya the likely hood of blocking something that you haven’t actually perceived is pretty much zero.
@@coachkajannext time say that in the video too, all info helps many. Thank you for the tips and help with the content. Read yo bible too 🙏
@@huhwho277why would he need to say that it’s so obvious. Does he need to explain that this only works if someone is kicking you, as well? How old are you? Let me guess, you’re under 25
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I disagree, the low stance or even a boxing stance you can low kick or defend it. I should specify low calf kicks muay style can still be done
You Sliding back like this Hyper extends your Leg Making it open to a Knee Breaking Kick. or what i call The Jones Knee Buster
Rip if that Kick connects when Slipping
Hell no don't do this pepole have you never seen sugarfoot cunniham fight he fights from a sideways karate stance and still checks great he was the first American kickboxer to learn that from Rick Rufus mistakes brother have you not watch muy tai they will faint you step and come forward and kick both feet out from under you it happens all the time a real muy tai fanantic and kickboxing fanatic woukd know this hell even tge switch kick is dangourus because of tgis deeper low kick technique
This is what adeysanya was doing against peirera
at times yea but pereira specializes in that low kick
Just take the kick and counter!
Blah blah blah 5 words “move out of the way”