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TEEP-CROSS-ROUND KICK

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A classic Muay Thai setup that uses distance and angles. The teep disrupts the opponent's balance or base, the cross closes the gap on a disoriented opponent, and the round kick finishes on the exposed side. This combo rewards footwork and timing — you are not just chaining strikes, you are reading the opponent's reaction to each one.

KEY POINTS

  • 01Teep with full hip drive so the opponent actually feels it
  • 02Step in with the cross immediately as the teep lands
  • 03Load the round kick off the cross follow-through
  • 04Keep guard high throughout — you are exposing yourself at close range
  • 05Angle out on the kick recovery

COMMON MISTAKES

  • ✕Teeping softly, giving no real disruption
  • ✕Over-committing on the cross and losing balance
  • ✕Kicking from a flat-footed position
  • ✕Staying in the pocket after the combo lands

TRAINING DRILLS

  • →Pad work with coach resisting the teep to simulate pressure
  • →Shadow boxing with clean footwork between each strike
  • →Heavy bag with 3-strike rhythm drilling

VISUAL GUIDE

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