Do NOT Teep Like This (Do this instead 👊)

Are you guilty of making these Muay Thai teep mistakes?
Then try making these small changes in your technique.
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[@IamHopers]

Most common mistake: Not giving momentum forward. So the attacker hits the teep, but he get's pushed backwards by his own kick.

[@joaquinortiz1177]

Strong base of the hips

[@bigheadrhino]

The moment when I stopped doing this was such a beautiful moment. It’s more about making sure your hips are in front of your planted leg by leaning your upperbody back and pushing your hips forward (in front of your planted foot). Even if they block your momentum, your body will just lever back into position instead of pushing you backwards.

[@seanfagan]

Definitely, that's a good one.

[@yungthug2403]

@@bigheadrhino so as I extend for the teep my hips go forward and my upper body leans back and my rear leg stays stable?

[@bigheadrhino]

@@yungthug2403 your rear leg would be up on the ball of the foot and the leg would be a bit angled forward because the hip is forward. Being on the ball of the foot also helps because if you get pushed back you can just hop back.

[@harjas268]

Bringing the leg back really helped alot, really helps getting the second leg kick going

[@seanfagan]

Absolutely, it also helps you avoid having your teep caught!

[@babadraga3114]

It avoids having your teep caught, or getting your leg kicked out from under you once you put it down. What it actively does, is exactly what you said; it resets your hips so you can throw another kick with power. It would be teep>retract>kick instead of teep>place your foot down>use movement to readjust your hips>kick Just more efficient use of energy and less wasted motion. Also, think about it. If you retract that teep right, your second kick is a LOT harder to see coming than if you had to make the cumbersome movement to regain stance.

[@-Aidan]

Ahh didn't realize I should retract my leg back, i was sort of pushing down to apply extra power, can't wait to practice the retractions tomorrow! Cheers for the teeps!

[@babadraga3114]

All kicks (that don’t follow all the way through) should retract exactly as they are thrown! I find teep kicks got more effective when I focused more on the explosive movement rather than the prolonged “push” motion

[@aidangittings7810]

One of my favorite save the world you tubers is literally a martial artist. Crazy.

[@seanfagan]

You always want to get back to your stance and be ready to defend as quickly as you can. Hope that practice went well

[@roberthunt1117]

@@seanfaganyes thank you very good advice, I didn’t realize I was doing the DONT do part 🤦‍♂️, I noticed after watching, thank you sir.

[@jinception01]

A quick note tho, if you do hit the teep and it sends your opponent back, feel free to drop it in your new stance in order to walk forward towards them to follow up with more strikes. Just don't make a habit out of dropping your foot because this leaves you pretty open to counters.

[@enricartes2645]

Sean, you're doing an excellent job helping a tons of people to improve their technique. I really want to thank you. Greetings from Barcelona, Spain.

[@seanfagan]

Thanks for the kind words bro!

[@thewoodchipperr]

The DON'T swing both your arms down form was amazing

[@seanfagan]

I had fun doing that lol

[@JCMcGee]

Why swing any arm down? A coach will notice this and next round you'll be KO'd with a step outside and a Mexican hook.

[@CherryPBismuth]

@@JCMcGee counterweight, homie

[@JCMcGee]

@@CherryPBismuth lol no... Counter hook homie.

[@CherryPBismuth]

@@JCMcGee the simple solution to a counter hook is get good

[@topramenraymond7005]

Appreciate it man I didnt notice how much I was actually crunching my body when doing teeps

[@seanfagan]

Glad it helped!

[@alrom9913]

I hope can do a video with a work out including box or counter attacks I believe we do have some but more of an updated version in slow motion so we can follow along type of thing? In the mean time oooooaaaa!!!!!

[@alrom9913]

Oh and btw way I like some of the tank tops & shorts you were my favourite colours are red and orange how do I get my hands on some ?

[@Will-xl7xp]

you’re tryna make up for the slacking flexibility

[@topramenraymond7005]

@@Will-xl7xp youre absolutely right

[@wiggoforsmark9802]

Falling forward after the kick and the crunch... Se it all the time. The crunch seems the hardest to get out of them!

[@seanfagan]

Yea it's a very common mistake

[@ryancormack6117]

Exactly what was happening to me, put my weight too much forward into the teep. Managed to rectify it now though

[@MountainDrum537]

I like that you were laughing while doing the incorrect way LoL

[@seanfagan]

yea haha

[@noTABletguy111]

i wish i could come over to thailand and train in your camp.

[@alexnim4873]

using your hips to drive forward is one that beginners find difficult

[@Uro_Boros]

Appreciate all of your content Sean! 🙏🏼

[@seanfagan]

Appreciate your support!

[@clifforddang5947]

Every time you did it wrong you just cracked up…😂

[@seanfagan]

It cracked me up too 😂

[@clifforddang5947]

@@seanfagan hey Shawn, I purchased the heavy bag blueprint program but now I’m more into training with: fight like Buakaw, Fight like Andy Seaur… I like working out with these because you are the virtual coach and I can just follow, do you have any program that strictly just has this type of video?

[@harlind99]

What improved my front teep was to push off the backleg to create momentum

[@seanfagan]

Smart improvement.

[@juliocesar-bz4on]

hi trainer...most trainers in Brazil,don´t teach like this unfortunanately Great videos Congrats! Julio Cesar from Brazil

[@shipwreckjs673]

Feel like I've got my teep down but I do appreciate these shorts.

[@seanfagan]

Thanks for the love!

[@shipwreckjs673]

@@seanfagan Nah man! Thank you! You inspired a 27 year old overweight lazy asshole into sorting out his life. 18 months later I've lost 7 stone and am now competing in amateur Muay Thai. That's because I found your channel!

[@seanfagan]

That’s awesome man, happy to be a part of your journey!

[@alrom9913]

Your awesome Sean

[@seanfagan]

I appreciate that!

[@lupacchinobros]

I need to show this to my son.

[@seanfagan]

FUck yea 👊🙏

[@alloverdaplace2043]

All about good timing. Timing is key to disrupt your opponents rhythm. If you can time it with the opponent walking into it. That's key. Great video.

[@jasonwhite6368]

Great stuff as always

[@seanfagan]

Appreciaete the love bro 👊🙏

[@i_hate_mma]

I definitely have to work on all of these

[@seanfagan]

Practice makes perfect

[@martinb6065]

Good work sean, love these shorts.

[@seanfagan]

I'll try to keep at em!

[@jumaanegilbert6668]

All good coach, good looking, get crackin

[@seanfagan]

Thanks so much!

[@scotniver7180]

Looks like I was taught well Thanks

[@seanfagan]

That's always encouraging to know!

[@tanzilhossain2693]

Thx ☺️

[@Startafnwar]

I just finished my workout for the day and saw this now I have new info for tomorrow's workout. Thank you brother. Cheers.

[@seanfagan]

Appreciate the love

[@ivanildocafu3452]

Great and thanks!!!

[@closeredge5198]

Most common mistake? Never becoming effective at all with teeps!! It's my main weapon and I use it both offensively and defensively.

[@UnusuallyLargeCrab]

I love watching pro fighters who integrate it into a strong strategy in the ring.

[@user-lj2cb2pj8j]

It's the jab of kicks

[@nathanbarnhart7823]

@@UnusuallyLargeCrab to short to use it defensively 😥 . Does work to get your opponent to blade their stance so you can low kick more

[@seanfagan]

Very very true. The teep is one of the most important kicks you can ever use. It's either the teep or the round kick

[@Shredder212Films]

I was pulling both arms slightly towards rather than swinging the same arm, trying to throw it like a forward knee

[@seanfagan]

It's not quite like a forward knee, more like just knee straight up, teep, and then back down in one fast motion

[@bingbong2257]

I am guilty of the crunch I am a cruncher sort of wish videos would explain why you should or shouldn't do something tho. Like if I know whyyyyy I'll internalize it far quicker. Also 😂😂😂@ swinging both arms down idk why that shit is so funny to me

[@nerigiron7704]

Thanks dude been working on my teeps will gladly incorporate this while doing them!

[@seanfagan]

Fuck yea 👊🙏

[@patiscool5553]

Yeah, I like to crunch my body and straighten out a bit like it helps the kick somehow, but it's probably an unnecessary motion.

[@seanfagan]

Definitely unnecessary, makes you lose power

[@christianrossetti34]

Thank you! My only mistake was bringing my opposite hand down. I will practice them now. Lol thanks coach!

[@seanfagan]

No problem bro. Happy to help

[@mortalkomment8028]

Quality video!

[@dks20051]

Thanks for the help❤

[@rylewmma553]

Two arm swing is going to be my new technique😂

[@seanfagan]

Oh...

[@bunnyofdoom4501]

Biggest miatake: NOT using this versatile tool

[@seanfagan]

Exactly

[@heytony4162]

Don’t ❌ swing both arms down made me laugh 😂

[@seanfagan]

Same 😂

[@heriharimauasia8493]

Nice Information 👍

[@mikaelaulin4992]

Thank you, Sean for this clip. Do you happen to be a relative to the hero and speaker, Myron Fagan?

[@seanfagan]

I don’t believe so

[@itneeds2bsaid528]

I was literally taught to make that first one.

[@temujin5743]

I used to lean to much back, I used to do that because I see people lean back a little bit while doing the teep, but it's more about pushing your hip forward, than pulling you back..back

[@seanfagan]

Yes exactly, good point!

[@crjaded]

Wow man! That was an excellent short! 🥊 SUBBED!

[@LionBsl20]

i sometimes teep and my leg goes straight down due to the lack of mobility in my hips. going to work on that for real

[@seanfagan]

Gotta do some yoga!

[@LionBsl20]

@@seanfagan I'm actually doing that now lol. I'm finding also some other things but i'm doing some sort of mobility training 3x a week now. I've seen already drastic changes. BTW, I would like to know do you have a nutrition and body weight training program for someone wanting to get fight ready?

[@seanfagan]

I do, you can check it out here >>> www.thefightersbody.com/sales-page

[@LionBsl20]

@@seanfagan Just bought the yoga flow. I'm going to buy this as well

[@LionBsl20]

and it's now bought. looking forward to it

[@Loyal2law]

Is it okay to slightly lean back when teeping? I always catch myself doing it.

[@miguelbernardo6913]

I think you might get out of balance when you do that

[@Loyal2law]

Thanks for your advices. Will keep them in heart.

[@seanfagan]

Yes like @Dramatic Irony said. It may help to drive your hips through more but make sure it's not over exaggerated where you lose your balance

[@Loyal2law]

@@seanfagan Will do, will do 🙏

[@lesliestenta3084]

Great tips, thanks

[@Only2GendersCommonSense]

Thanks for the teeps

[@waresiscool]

thank you, this will help me today in class!

[@brandensmith759]

Thanks for this video been jamming my toes teeping

[@seanfagan]

No problem 👊🙏

[@yongliang7757]

Swing both arms down was funny.

[@PonderP378]

The 3rd mistake was hilarious.

[@ChristianGarcia0519]

sean ik im late but thanks man 👊🏻

[@jacobaguirre288]

Nice teach

[@GrGal]

Any tip on how to stay safe with the bloody toes? After breaking few I almost avoid teeping completely :(

[@seanfagan]

You have to be careful and fast with when you teep. Also try changing up your targets so you aren't as predictable. Hope that helps!

[@yungthug2403]

Wear shoes, teep old women and children for practice, hope this helps good sir!

[@ryancormack6117]

The mistake I seem to make is dropping my leg after the teep and not retracting it. Getting there though, only been training 3 months and I am hooked already! Thanks for the content BTW, Sean, I love your videos and find them very motivational. Would love to make it to one of your retreats in the not too distant future!

[@seanfagan]

You can do it!

[@hybridmaswe]

Thanks. Need to adjust some details on my teep.

[@7upai]

🫡yes master .

[@Doughnutthanwarin]

One thing you missed is that you gotta bring your hip forwards as the power comes from there and also less likely to make you fall backwards from your own teep. Stay on the ball point of the foot when teeping helps balancing when coming back to the start position, same goes with kicking when on the ball point helps you swing the body results in high power kick.

[@samexykale2419]

It is important to know your problem,many people are not steady in their first front kick attack

[@khabib8196]

Biggest mistake I see is people not raising their knee high enough before executing the kick, makes the kick way less effective, and can mess up your toes

[@seanfagan]

Yes very good point 💪

[@teacopem]

First thing is bring your knee up to your chest, extend then retract as fast as you can

[@namechangeable]

this helped so much. keeping my back straighter made my kicks stronger. imp

[@seanfagan]

Glad it helped!

[@xyxyxy9915]

F I've been doing all tos mistakes.. Thnx for Do's n Don't's

[@seanfagan]

You got it 👊

[@zedb2216]

Holy shit I can teep now 😮

[@stephanwatson7902]

With all my kicks, instead of swinging my arm down I keep my fist up and do the same motion, but with just my elbow; it still adds to the kenetic chain of the kicks and it keeps your guard up

[@Jon-ov4nc]

I've worked to cut out even the elbow movement and just move from the core

[@phredbookley183]

Fascinating. Thank you for this

[@e.j.alcairo8195]

❤"Rinse and repeat!"

[@pradyumnadash1192]

Mistake 1- position/ angle of ur foot Mistake 2- Raising up foot just like leg raise up exercises instead drive the leg inside to the opponents body and also hip Forward thrust movement

[@EshathMiah]

Dude trying so hard not to laugh while recording the "do nots" 😂

[@rbgninja7343]

Leaning back as they teep

[@abas1r]

I think I make all these mistakes... Thanks man...

[@seanfagan]

Now you know what to work on!

[@SukhdevSingh-gl6xe]

Please make vedio on roundhouse muaythai

[@seanfagan]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/rarCfKNjeNmHbZo

[@willcline7803]

Standing up straights my biggest issue I’m making the transition from mma practice to muaythai

[@themunchieman6767]

i was lifting my back foot at first until i was taught to keep my back foot flat on the ground 👊

[@rohitchaoji]

I'm still new, so there's a mistake I make all the time but am yet to be able to fix it: Not leaning my body too far back as I kick. Teep and front kick in general still feels awkward mechanically. It feels like none of my force or power is being transferred to my leg without me losing balance.

[@lilchaoz7061]

Thankyou

[@seanfagan]

You’re welcome 😊

[@joaquinortiz1177]

Always lift the knee high and extend your leg all the way out hitting with the ball of your foot

[@seanfagan]

👊

[@ginozeus2579]

Danka...I go kik now🥋

[@dallasdominguez2224]

I like to imagine my leg is a spear and the ball of my foot is the spearhead. I remember watching Buakaw's teeps and he would concentrate all his power on the ball of his foot, sending dudes flying back 🤣🤣

[@Ivanel77]

My teacher always asks me to crouch a little before in order to give hips more trajectory and the teep is way more powerfull. Obviously it can telegraph the teep depending on your stance but you can set it nicely and avoid this. This also works for straight knee.

[@GrimTheDestroyer]

I need one for knees, I am horrible at knee attacks

[@bradynrohde9030]

Thoughts on an instructor telling me not to do the swipe with my arm? Instead he’s telling me to stick it out forward as a frame almost.

[@traceygresham6845]

I started crunching it last week lmao. Been doing too much slow walking exercises. It uses a kick but it’s not the same as a teep 😹 started becoming a habit

[@seanfagan]

You got this!

[@papaemeritusiv1687]

I’ve constantly made the mistake of throwing down my arms for a little extra power

[@StevieSouthOfficial]

I don't throw my arm down at all. I still get my hips activated & have plenty of power. I started doing this after watching a teep get caught & the guy that threw it got countered with a KO roundhouse to the head. There was impressive footwork at play. I guess it was really more a of parry in reality

[@rjcruz0622]

If you ain’t yelling “TEEEEP” every time you do it - you ain’t doin it right.

[@seanfagan]

😂🤣 this is true

[@Lasplagas1]

Love this. Been working a lot on my teep. I have a question though. Why is it important to swing the same side arm down? I know it helps drive more power into it. But does swinging the opposite arm generate more since there’s no pull back from the shoulder? I’ve heard some conflicting things about this so I’m just trying to learn. Thanks!

[@agangsaja1960]

👍👍👍

[@Dr.M90]

Hitting with af flat foot, which minimizes the reach

[@seanfagan]

That's a good one

[@teacopem]

Plus you can't involve your calf muscles. Hit with the ball of the foot not the heel!

[@hazzzed6368]

Exactly what I was doing wrong then having my teep leg getting tagged up because there was to much weight will tey

[@highpants6713]

Keeping leg planted and straight

[@seanfagan]

👊💪

[@carlosauro4127]

Thank u man

[@AlexiusRedwood]

The teep is hardest kick I'm learning

[@JWMCMLXXX]

Well, if isn't my old nemesis, clean teeps

[@madmaster3d]

great

[@seanfagan]

Thanks 👊🙏

[@kdefin5856]

Most mistakes people make is not watching Sean Fagan.

[@mitcht8475]

Lol you can see him laughing cause he actually has to attempt the fail

[@bud-mavericktheiphonerappe423]

When I use to train MMA, I was taught to stay on the ball of my rear foot(for range) and bridge my hips forward (for more power)...what's your thoughts on that technique?

[@seanfagan]

In the right situation that can work. Just make sure you use it in the right situation

[@bud-mavericktheiphonerappe423]

@@seanfagan gotcha

[@ruskivladimir1375]

Sometimes I see people doing a front snap instead of raising the leg and pushing

[@josearturoriverasanchez2699]

Como deber con técnica paque luzca a la hora de la pelea 🙏🙏

[@randompointlessness2766]

What about the jumping forward teeps ?

[@davidoluwoifaojise8437]

Throwing hands in the air when they kick

[@reygunner1644]

Leaving the leg out too long and telegraphing are the mistakes I see people make the most.