Front kick, Push kick, Teep. Ball of the foot? Heel? Or Flat of the foot?

What part of the foot should you use for a front kick, a push kick, or a teep? The ball of the foot? The heel? The flat of the foot? Or your toes like some kind of maniac?
Regardless of the training traditions your martial art or fighting style, it is crucial that you understand how to articulate your feet for striking and pushing to maximize damage to your opponent and perhaps more importantly to MINIMIZE damage to yourself.
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[@JeffroBaggins]

Your meditations on physicality are so well thought-out, you're the only person I've listened to that makes me feel like I'm attending a college professor's lecture even though I'm learning about karate and wrestling haha I sometimes try to keep your voice in mind when trying to teach or explain something to someone, because it's such an effective tone and cadence.

[@RamseyDewey]

Thank you!

[@slingshotshooter7536]

ramsay can you please do a video showing the exact part that you make contact in a hook kick/ spin hook kick landing with the heel @@RamseyDewey nobody has done a good video about this it would really help

[@danielhounshell2526]

The heel kick is often a component of Sanda, but the context that it's used in is completely different from a teep, since you can't really push with it and you have to be a bit closer. Throwing a front kick that way is more so intended to have a hard impact rather than pushing anybody. I also find that you can kick from a bit further away when using the back foot, so that is one advantage of using the back leg.

[@dimitarvasilev5787]

Front leg teep kick was my favorite technique in Muay thai - it's so easy to do, yet so effective in stopping the opponent in his tracks and even do damage if they don't see it coming.

[@ironmikehallowween]

The variations of front kicks I use a lot more than the teep/ push style kicks, is a front kick using the ball of the foot to the legs, stomach, or chin. It is very fast, hits hard, and can really be whipped in there. Also importantly, they are hard to defend against. In addition, one can use the instep and heel to their opponents inner thighs or knees to great effect as well. To me, these front kick variants, are the most useful and underutilized kicks suitable for MMA and other applications. They hit hard, and are so difficult to defend against, especially when followed or preceded by hard round house kicks or set up by jabs or feints. Thanks for the video.

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

Kick up not straight -learned something useful today.

[@ThatKenpoGuy]

I started kicking with the heel after I jammed my toes a couple of times. I prefer keeping my foot safe but I like seeing the advantage of training the ball of the foot. Thanks for the video coach!

[@emulare1110]

Flexor hallucis longus, the muscle that curls the big toe, is pretty big and strong compared to all other digit muscles. I was surprised by this in cadaver lab. It makes sense that you could curl at least that toe upon impact with good power.

[@adamaldabbagh8396]

I have a buddy who would dig his toe in my gut with his front kick and it was funny how annoying it was. Also I appreciate the explanation of the flat part of the foot as I was taught that for pro wrestling because it's less likely to hurt some one we try to keep kicks as flat as possible and for drop kicks your kind of using the guy to push yourself away from him so he can fall in the center of the ring and make your kick look like a million bucks. Love the videos and thank you for what you do.

[@RamseyDewey]

I’ve got some friends who do pro wrestling here in Shanghai, and a video about it coming soon.

[@mortalkomment8028]

Usually, Ramsey talks way too much but here everything has a purpose and is on point. Great!

[@vlrginizer927]

Ball for upward motion, Heel for oblique kicks, flat for the body

[@gingercore69]

Fun fact, styles that practice with shoes are more likely to not care about that kind of stuff and just "hit with the whole foot"

[@blockmasterscott]

I do them all. Except for the toes like some kind of maniac lol.

[@MakCurrel]

Wauw you can really see Ramsey Dewey's partner in this video absolutely absorbing the knowledge. He's 100% focused on what's being showed and said.

[@RamseyDewey]

True. That is exactly how Tian Yu is. Everything I teach he does and he improves on it.

[@MakCurrel]

@@RamseyDewey it was fun to see how his focus never left you ever in the video. His eyes was lock on you at all times.

[@tomski5445]

Great teaching. Thank you.

[@FightLab_uk]

Great video! Thank you

[@jeredblackmoor3295]

Awesome explanation!!!

[@CanaleAV]

I have been waiting for this one a lot. In Wing Chun we have the flat foot variant, with all its pros and cons. The good thing about it is that it can also be used against legs and as a foot stomp. I find a nice addition to my kicking arsenal.

[@TripleEightss]

yes yes, foot stomp in a street fight is a great strategy lol. I hope u got a muay thai gym round you.

[@tokujinsicura2190]

I could see that. A well placed foot stomp could be an effective method of breaking the inner or outer ligaments of the ankle. You should look into common soccer injuries, one of them is ankle breaks or sprains for that reason, someone stepped in the wrong place at the right time and caused injury to the ligaments

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

I believe I know which variant your referring to. It with the toes a little out to the side, correct? Like a 45° angle. My first wingchun instructor taught us this. It was awkward at the time, but I've grown accustomed to it.

[@CanaleAV]

@@TripleEightssFun fact, I train both Wing Chun AND Muay Thai, along with BJJ.

[@CanaleAV]

@@TripleEightss Also, foot stomps aren't necessarily used to give your opponent a boo boo, but mostly to offset their balance. If you actually trained you would already know this, buttercup. Also also, Ramsey doesn't concern himself with street fighting and self defence, and neither do I. The focus here is on MMA and other combat sports.

[@SatoshiEK]

Nice! I've been thinking exactly about this lately

[@jorgejoestar6469]

Looks like I'll work on my front kicks next training session. Great video as always Ramsey!

[@cronicasdelmaurel]

Ramsey. Long time viewer, few times comenting. As always your explainings are awesome and clear. I would apreciate if you talk about back fist techniques on your future videos. Have a nice day.

[@popeye5274]

I like how you give instructions. Nice break down and explanation. Your students are lucky to have you.

[@Hexenhammer]

Looking bigger (in a good way). Thank you for this video. I was explaining using teeps to my son last night (he is in karate, but has a Muay Thai background). This is good fundamentals for him to add these to his arsenal for karate sparring.

[@k.schmidt8958]

good questions! lookig forward to watch it. it depends on range and target.

[@Lucifer_M0rningstar]

Ball of the foot is the best for teeps, the heel of the foot is good for stomping the knee and flat of the foot is good for oblique kicks.

[@jayo8767]

Iv always wondered about this On the bag my heel feels like it digs in with more power but the ball of the foot is deff snappier and quicker and more distance great video

[@jakelewis676]

Took a front kick straight to the eye yesterday funny enough. Good times, good times.

[@EnsoGhisonisuccessgateway]

Heel front kick fits nicely onto the knee joint.

[@GeorgeOu]

Balls work better for teeping and striking if you got dancer/ballet feet. If you don't have a good foot point, teeping with the flat of the foot works better because the ball collapses if you can't point the feet enough.

[@lihchong2267]

On that toe kick, i learnt it as a way to get a bit more precision for striking soft targets like the solar plexus. It's a teep with the toes pre-extended. Another one of those moves to annoy your friends.

[@anatolyalperovich9069]

Ties to the eyes , ball to the chin, heel to the body , to the knee, foot side to the shin, or booted toes, you may also kick with torsion towards outside , on the inside of the knee, before entering with two crosses , and see what happens .

[@TheMicahHarris]

Great video as always! 🙂 One part of the foot you didn’t cover is the point of the toe (which is what I use for front snap kicks 👊🏻)

[@RamseyDewey]

Do you wear steel toes boots when you do that? I’d be interested in seeing a demonstration!

[@TheMicahHarris]

@@RamseyDewey haha, I don’t actually! Let me see what I can do about making a short video of what I’m talking about. I can’t promise as good of video quality as you produce though! I had to build up my toes over time to be able to strike with them. I will also try to demonstrate the Shoken one knuckle strike (which also took lots of work to build up). Both of these techniques I learned from years of practicing Uechi Ryu

[@TheMicahHarris]

@@RamseyDewey Ok, here’s a short video of what I was talking about. Apologies in advance for the terrible video quality, I’m not used to trying to record myself doing this, lol. Both strikes are intended for softer targets. The kicks to the groin area and the Shoken to the eye, neck, temple, rib cage, etc. Of course, actually wearing shoes or even steel toe boots would be a nice cheat code lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2axanagj8Rnnqs Thank you in advance for any responses/comments. 🙂

[@pierrotcristian]

Hey coach! I'd like to ask you a question: do you think it is possible to not be ready for sparring? I've started muay thai two weeks ago after doing some months of kickboxing and seven years of karate, and I've had my first sparring experiences. Now, I didn't take any big shot and I could sometimes also hit my partners, but I felt like my defence was messed up: after blocking the first punch, for example, I couldn't see the follow up and so I kept on blocking instead of avoiding or reacting to the punches. Furthermore, when we clinched I wasn't sure how to get my partners to the floor, thing that they did to me way too easily. I'd like to hear your thoughts on that. Thank you so much for your contents, keep it up!

[@mortalkomment8028]

Possibly Ramsey's best video. What you guys think?

[@Wombo_combo75874]

I think your heel kick is interesting. I never learned that in TKD, but it makes sense to me. Btw I am still editing my side kick tutorial video. I will link it to you soon.

[@johnyricco1220]

I’ve always thought MMA has got it backwards. Why fight with gloves but no shoes? When does that happen on the street? Shoes change your kicks. You can now use your toes and blade of the foot.

[@nicksalvatore5717]

Bare knuckle with shoes sounds like old London prize ring rules

[@suvidminecrafttutorials4175]

Have you ever tried kicking with the instep to the chin. The Instep in case you don’t know is the area of the foot below the ankle and above the toes. The bone you hit with is the meta tarsal. I know this would hurt a lot but if it knocks out your opponent it doesn’t matter

[@RamseyDewey]

Yep, I’ve done that in a fight. Didn’t knock the other guy out, and I ended up limping on that foot for the next two rounds, losing the decision, and then not being being able to walk properly for a week afterward.

[@robcharters2645]

All depends on y9ur shoes and where your striking,the is great for belly kicks

[@jagerthedog4378]

When doing front kicks, I use the rear leg to cause damage and the front leg to push back and create distance, is there something wrong in that or is it ok? Also one thing I can't find information on is the short strikes when in a clinch or on the ground. I don't know when I should be using them and what for, but I see a lot of fighters using it and mixing in striking with their grappling, while I focus only on grappling or only on striking, but from a dominant position and never in any other case. Basically I get carried away in only striking or only grappling

[@RamseyDewey]

Striking in close range while grappling is an invaluable tool for a mixed martial artist to solicit specific reactions from an opponent. In short, you can make the other move the way you want him to move so you can get the positions you want and grapple better by forcing his movement with strikes. This is a great topic for a video.

[@tokujinsicura2190]

@@RamseyDewey I second that , the strategy behind it seems very intriguing and effective👍💪

[@cathyanderson9214]

Ramsey Dewey is it bad that my former taekwondo teacher tout me to when doing a push kick to not try to make them go as fare away as posepole but to make them have all the energy and make it so that they dont move

[@KaptainCanuck]

In my experience, there are three front kicks types: front snap, thrust, and push. Each uses a different part of foot. The snap and thrust use the ball or the instep depending on the arc and height of the kick. A groin front kick can use either part while the body and head can use either the ball or the heel (flat-footed). Typically, the push kick, which would be used to, literally, push someone away who is rushing you is done using the flat of the foot rather than the ball which is structurall weak in comparison. The heel is aso preferred when head kicking due to their (the heel and the head) structurally sound nature. The higher a puch kick goes, whether a side push or a front push, requires more flexible Achilles tendons, though.

[@The_Prenna]

I have pretty bad ankle mobility when it comes to dorsi flexion so kicking with the ball rather than heel is way easier for me.

[@ives3572]

Based on my personal experience, when doing front kicks or teeps, it is best if you hit with the ball of your foot when you want to stab your kick and create more damage, hit with the flat of your foot when you want more pushing power, and only hit with your heel when doing side kicks.

[@Xzontyr]

Some places from what iv seen are really starting to lose alot of strikes, this being one of them. Going on about how it's useless and didn't make there criteria. That's good and fine I suppose. I hope there's some that train with the good ol methods. This kick could be very useful. It can be useful as a push kick as we know, but one trick we use to do, was use it as a swinging upwards kick to the ribs, now the trick beyond that, is if thrown with control, and snapped back quickly, we would than lunge forward with a good jab or cross, if a hand was lowered to try catch it. Surprising how often it would work. Great way to start a fight. We would also do the old duck down for a take down, than spring forward with a cross once they started lowering there hands for a sprawl defense. Is it just me or do you not see to many set up strikes anymore. Very useful kick, n good video 👍

[@lespaulphoenix5179]

Thanks for the advice, coach! On the concept of kicking from a clinch, if one were to have the flexibility to do so, would a front leg side kick work, especially if one were to have hand control? Ex. Grabbing the other guy's hand and side kicking him in the mid section/face? Full disclosure I saw this in the video game Tekken, the character named Hwoarang does this as his side grab. It seems pretty mean, so maybe it's better fo da stretz, but in reality is it better fo da videuh games? Thanks in advance if you choose to answer!

[@RamseyDewey]

The Taekwondo guy from Tekken? I know the move you mean. Well, if you could move like that guy in real life, sure. But fir the rest of us, here are some head kick options actually use from the clinch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYO0koqEm7WIpZI

[@Laugh1ngboy]

I was taught this kick to use to tire out some one a lot larger then me. If you can maintain a steady stream the big behemoth of a biker intent on grappling you will get winded way before you get to tired to run away. In theory it seems like sound advice.

[@RamseyDewey]

You certainly can. Here’s how I like to use it most: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ65eKaZhcR_a9E

[@Laugh1ngboy]

@@RamseyDewey That is exactly the same reasoning I got. Give your self room, keep your options open. Make them fight your fight and not theirs.

[@hypotheticalbrother1372]

We need a video all about axe kicks

[@user-qr2ym7nu5v]

Hi Ramsey, I'm a chinese Kyokushin Karate practitioner and I'd like to share one variation of front kick by my coach : we still use the ball of the foot but we will not throw the full leg out (since the range is shot). So when the kick rich the component, the whole leg is still folded. We use this kick to attack the stomach/liver in short range, usually after a short,quick uppercut on stomach. It's a little bit close to the Mikazuki geri, you don't need much power but accuracy is important.

[@RamseyDewey]

Cool. Do you have a video demonstration?

[@user-qr2ym7nu5v]

@@RamseyDewey kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISwZJukhrh3sJY around 3:00.

[@user-qr2ym7nu5v]

Another version with foot switch and cheating, but not that "front kick": kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHaTlJRoeqhjeNE

[@joydevmukherjee]

Wow...looks like you gained some muscle size Ramsey....

[@RamseyDewey]

Since when?

[@edi9892]

There's another variant: kicking with the flat, but 90° turned foot (opposite to how you do a side kick) It's awkward, very close range, but can be really nasty to knees (though a kick to the stomach is possible from punching distance).

[@RamseyDewey]

You’re talking about the chasse frontal bas (aka: the oblique kick). I suppose you could classify it as a front kick, although I usually don’t. That kick can have a shockingly long range if you articulate your pelvis correctly. If you want to avoid damage to the knees check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5ysaKqNot-Bhas

[@edi9892]

@@RamseyDewey thank you very much!

[@AuciliphicHellvent]

Ignoring speed and distance, which delivers the strongest blow? Heel or ball of foot?

[@pastek957]

Hey Ramsey! Hope you're doing good! I'd like to have your opinion (and everyone else's too if they want to share!) on "old style boxing coaches". By that, I mean the more traditional tough love type who tends to scream when not doing something right. Our coach hurt their ankle and we have a substitute like that at our club, and one of the first thing they said was "I'm the one who asks questions, and the one who answers". I get that it can be a good thing to really push yourself, but I am more of a cerebral type of boxer and I struggle when I don't understand exactly what or why I'm doing something. Sometimes I get corrected on something I feel I'm already doing, and as I can't exactly "talk back" to the coach I'm just left not knowing what to do... Is there something I could do or say to make the situation less uncomfortable? Because I'm really starting not to enjoy training under them... Thank you (and everyone responding) and have a nice day!

[@RamseyDewey]

Not every “old school” boxing coach was a Jr High School gym teacher! But it sounds like that’s what you’re dealing with right now. Since you used the phrase “talk back to the coach”, maybe he feels like asking questions during instruction is a challenge to his position as an authority figure. A substitute teacher is in a very challenging situation to begin with since they have no rapport with the students, so they often feel they have to compensate through strictness and discipline. You have a couple of options: 1. Be an empathetic human being, give the guy the benefit of a doubt and maybe save your questions for after class. The guy might feel threatened being questioned in front of others even though that’s not your intention. 2. Move on and find another coach that you like. That may or may not be an option. From the sound of it, the sub is a temporary replacement, right? So eventually your old coach is coming back?

[@pastek957]

@@RamseyDewey Thanks a lot for the answer! He actually felt quite at ease, but it's true he might just feel the need to be strict to do his job correctly, I didn't even realize this! I know the club he goes to as a boxer and the coach there teaches the same way I'll try to keep my questions for the end because of course I don't want him to feel uneasy or anything, he obviously is doing what he feels is right. And yeah it should be temporary so it's not worth going elsewhere. Still I fear I won't be able to make the most out of the training session, as I will have to either try to do things as he says without understanding it, which I have a REALLY hard time doing, or simply continue doing what I do without using his advices and risk missing really important corrections (and maybe even anger him). I'm stuck between angering him by not meeting his expectations or seem like a smartass, so it's kinda discouraging... But I guess it'll have to do for the time being, since it temporary. Thanks for both the answer and all the good content!

[@anatolyalperovich9069]

Liked the alignment basics drill , trying it right now . By the way, what i know from Traditional Kung fu, is always prefer the heel kick

[@RamseyDewey]

Which kungfu tradition? There are hundreds of styles of Chinese martial arts.

[@anatolyalperovich9069]

@@RamseyDewey pulling the toe to the forehead or Chin to the Toes, is common. My first approach was “ secular nothern quigong” , originated in Northern Saolin temple, which is today ,, in Kazakhstan, cause Stalin has moved the border. And the Northern became soviet , by geography. So, was available for adepts, as long as it was “ secular”. This approach tells, always pull the toes to the forehead ,, or “ third eye”. Works for me.

[@anatolyalperovich9069]

@@RamseyDewey i am flat footed , practically. For Europe. But alright for Asian.

[@anatolyalperovich9069]

@@RamseyDewey they have forbidden traditional arts in 1985 and sent the teachers to forced labour, to Siberia. Fascinating peace of history , there is a documental in Russian. On youtube.

[@verlyncraig]

What about Huryeochagi? Thrust kick. Pick knee up close to body then thrust out with whole mostly flat foot. Door opening technique. this is very common old school TKD technique.

[@RamseyDewey]

Remember that one for when you forget your keys!

[@nicksalvatore5717]

@@RamseyDewey I’ve actually kicked a door down with this technique! It was before I ever learned martial arts though lol

[@verlyncraig]

@@nicksalvatore5717 well exactly and you kind of make my point. It is a natural and effective strike. Look at old school TKD footage. Very common for crossing the gap or cutting attacks off.

[@mrrobot3368]

Bro coach Ramsey is huge💀💀

[@RamseyDewey]

I’m not tiny.

[@phredbookley183]

At about 9:40 I feel like if the person was that close, then it would be time to strike with the hands or force a clinch. Thoughts?

[@RamseyDewey]

Or shoot for a takedown. Yep. Another reason why I rarely use a flat footed push kick.

[@austinsavage]

Toes sir, always the toes. Even when its a sidekick

[@blacktigermartialarts7329]

Front kick is ball of the foot as the striking zone. Heel Kick is the Heel kick, they're 2 different kicks

[@RamseyDewey]

“Front kick” is a general term for all kicks projected to the front. Heel kicks can include a wide variety of kicks: front kicks, axe kicks, wheel kicks, hook kicks, side kicks, back kicks, meia lua de compasao, oblique kicks, chasse frontal bas, heel kicks to the legs from inside a tight clinch, heel kicks to the body from Guard bottom position on the ground, etc, etc.

[@anatolyalperovich9069]

There is certain practice of Chigun, called silk relee , to enable quicker kick with the heel. Also, actually, the back leg gets to kick further . Cause you move your center to the front leg. It is also longer movement. Thats how it is “slower”. Same pelvis movement that enables the quick front kick . Should enable the Achilles flexibility . And yes, Bagua Joe knows those things i tell. Ask him.

[@AztecUnshaven]

Chen Taiji too!

[@anatolyalperovich9069]

@@AztecUnshaven yes . Chen style emphasize on it

[@joninja7916]

i've been looking for a while now does anyone know what that one kick were you front kick with ball or toes of the foot then once in connects you snap your heel forward pulling your ankles back. i've seen them in kung fu movies and the book i have. i thought it was called the downward contusing kick but nothing pops up.

[@soysaucebananna]

How do people gain flexibility to kick higher? Is it a matter of stretching every day?

[@mrdragon5142]

IMO: Like any other muscular trait, flexibility its about progressive overload: take the stretch to where it is slightly uncomfortable; repeat until it's comfortable, and then go a little further. And yes, as long as your stretching is done while warmed up and you are not doing it to extremes, every day can work. Just think of stretching as part of your work out and work it into the schedule. And to reiterate what coach Dewey has said many times - dynamic stretching is far better than static.

[@RamseyDewey]

Basically yes! And practice kicking to get better (and more flexible) at kicking.

[@Frankie1622]

Question, besides the side teep, why don't people do side kicks with the ball of the foot instead of the heel?

[@RamseyDewey]

With a side kick, that would be a super weak kick and a liability.

[@Frankie1622]

@@RamseyDewey ok, thanks

[@edi9892]

I think that many people have serious limitations in this regard. In general, most have poor mobility in their feet, can't squat properly, etc. Personally, I struggle with bending my toes and putting my foot forward. Thus, I'm pretty much limited to using my heel. Else, I risk breaking my toes...

[@RamseyDewey]

Yeah, it’s a shame. Most people never realize their physical potential, and so much of it starts with simple foot mobility.

[@edi9892]

@@RamseyDewey not to forget that most of us have shoes that ruin our feet and that we were raised to sit still and now we do it even asleep, in our free time, our commute, our work... people look at you like your crazy, if you squat or sit in any other fashion...

[@Rainstorm_100]

I nearly broke my toes last time I did a snapping front kick. I limit myself to pushing front kicks now

[@johnhanley9946]

What about roundhouse kicks, coach? Top of the foot or ball of the foot?

[@RamseyDewey]

Shin most of the time. The only time I’ll use the instep personally, is for liver kicks, and occasionally head kicks.

[@RamseyDewey]

I used to do a lot of breaking demos with round kicks using the ball of the foot, but that’s such a hard kick to land in the middle of a fight.

[@WinterburnVideos]

Amazing video. As a Sidenote anyone here after that ko yesterday?

[@RamseyDewey]

Was there a front kick KO in the UFC yesterday? I only saw the Rose vs Zhang Weili fight.

[@WinterburnVideos]

@@RamseyDewey yes sir, I believe it was Vera Vs edgar, a beautiful kick as well

[@bluelotusnefertoum2144]

It always seemed to me like a push kick was a waste of a strike. Because, if you can connect to your opponent to push them back. You can use that strike to connect with a more damaging blow. But, I'm not a fighter so what the hell do I know!

[@RamseyDewey]

I used to feel the same way. In the decades since, I’ve learned there are several opportune moments to use push kicks that make them invaluable: this video might be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ65eKaZhcR_a9E

[@phredbookley183]

Any tips on how to teep higher?

[@RamseyDewey]

Here’s a whole video on that topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWbPhaOZr7OYrNU

[@phredbookley183]

@@RamseyDewey holy smokes! You weren't kidding. Definitely a coach on a different level

[@cahallo5964]

My answer would be all of them 8:33 Hey I always do that

[@GiangoPT]

Almost everyone who fight do it

[@jaketheasianguy3307]

People : "ball of the foot or heel" Guys who throw alot of side teep : Yes

[@varanid9]

Ramsey, do you know of anyone who's conditioned their toes to deliver a credible toe kick?

[@GuitarsRockForever]

If you wear steel cap boots, every toe kick will be credible.

[@varanid9]

@@GuitarsRockForever ow

[@hadikosh]

Everytime I use front kick my finger got stuck at opponent hands, it hurts

[@RamseyDewey]

Learn to set it up! Here’s how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ65eKaZhcR_a9E

[@stevejuszczak9402]

Dont forget the use of the shin for a front kick

[@RamseyDewey]

Do you mean a front snap kick to the groin fo’ da streetz?!

[@stevejuszczak9402]

@@RamseyDewey no A FRONT SNAP KICK IS DONE WITH THE BALL OF FOOT THE INSTEP FRONT KICK IS YES GOOD FOR THE GROIN STRIKE BUT ALSO A FACE STRIKE AS WELL AS A STRIKE TO THE THROAT AND ANUMBER OF OTHER TARGETS FOR THE STREETS .I HOPE YOU WAKE TORRMOROW WITH A FULL HEAD OF HAIR . TAKE THAT FOR ALWAYS MAKING FUN OF A COMBAT SITUATION. SERIOUSLY I THOUGHT YOU UNDERSTOOD MORE THAN THAT COACH

[@RamseyDewey]

@@stevejuszczak9402 are you throwing a little hissy fit here over semantics? A front kick is any kick projected to the front. A snap kick is any kick thrown with a snapping motion. You can throw a front sap kick with any part of the foot or even the shin. Now calm down son!

[@stevejuszczak9402]

@@RamseyDewey I am older than you youngin mind your elders and yes I am having a hissy fit I can at my age the use of the shin is more a long the li es of a thrusting motion. I think we have an interpretation difference here . So now I will go pout and hold my breath . So there

[@El-Burrito]

You push with the teep of your toes

[@VSEJakWojcik]

Привет!

[@RamseyDewey]

You’re welcome!

[@deenmeah2162]

I have to ask, is his name Tien like DBZ?!

[@RamseyDewey]

Tian Yu

[@paulpelle3046]

Ramsey bro...I always enjoy your videos, but I gotta disagree with a couple things here, and whilst I’m no expert, I do train Muay Thai 5 days a week at a very well-known gym in Cornwall, England sir. 👌 Although a teep is technically a ‘kick in front’, it is most definitely not a ‘front kick’. Call teeps front kicks to most Thais and watch their faces change. 😡 It’s all about the ‘snap’ or ‘flick’...that’s basically what makes a front kick (I am also 3rd kyu in Doryoku Ryu karate btw, so I’m not just talking 💩) A teep/push kick is such a very unique and specific technique that it warrants its own designation. The mechanics of a teep are totally different to a standard front kick. Why haven’t you mentioned the importance of our hips when teeping, my man? And also the importance of having the posting leg/rear foot at a virtually 90 degree angle so as to minimise possibilities of being pushed back...especially if your opponent is bigger than you? Also, that’s simply not true about the flat of the foot...it’s always the preferred method when you’re REALLY wanting to push someone way back...since it’s more surface area. The ball of foot/toes cause much more pain/damage to an opponent...the kick essentially becomes a ‘foot jab/stab’ and it fookin HURTS! But a flat-footed teep will send an opponent flying back way more. Also, keeping the posting foot flat on the ground creates much more stability/strength in posture...especially when the opponent is bigger...whereas coming up on the toes/ball will allow for much higher teeps...but way less structure and far greater likelihood that you’ll end up being pushed back by a heavier opponent. Nothing personal champ! I’ve said exactly the same thing on the amazing channel of Gabriel Varga, just a few days ago. We should respect the tradition and accepted terminology of every martial art. PLEASE stop calling teeps ‘front kicks’ everyone...all it does is create confusion. PS. For the ultimate teep we also need to be leaning back at the moment of extension, thus keeping ourselves out of harm’s way as much as possible. Love your channel Ramsey, and not wanting to sound like a know-it-all, but I just think the distinction is extremely important sir. 🙏

[@RamseyDewey]

Do you know what tiip means in Thai? It means front kick. It’s one of the few words in Thai has a Chinese cognate 踢 ti. I know many Thais. I have trained in Thailand. I trained under Rak Channon Sinsub, former Lumpinee Boxing Stadium champion. We were good friends for many years. Do you know what he called a tiip when speaking English? A front kick. Do you know why? Because it’s a kick to the front. If you want to clarify what kind of front kick we’re talking about that’s why we have words like “push” and “snap” (eg: front snap kick, front push kick) Pick a language and stick to it. Do you have any idea how many people leave comments on my videos screaming through their keyboards saying “It’s not a front kick! It’s a mae geri!” “It’s not a front kick, it’s an ap chagi!” “It’s not a front kick! It’s a tui ti!” “It’s not a front kick! It’s a gastresion! Which the Greeks invented, by the way!” (Seriously, all real comments) I once believed most of the technical details about push kicks that you have spelled out in this post. I have since learned through experience there are much better ways to do it.

[@paulpelle3046]

@@RamseyDewey hi man. Really REALLY appreciate the reply. It means a lot, truly sir 🙏 Everything you said is extremely compelling, and I don’t deny it. I’m not some troll ‘trying to score points’ here either. I’m a genuine guy, and a real martial artist (I hope!) 🥋 From one martial artist to another (much more experienced martial artist [YOU] 🙂) all I’m saying is this: clarity of communication is SO important. I’m not using ‘different languages’ sir, I’m using the ONLY language we use in the gym. If I’m holding Thai pads during a Friday night ‘punisher’ session and I call ‘teep!!’ and someone breaks out a front snap kick? I’m gonna frown...then I’m gonna say “Noooo! A teep bro, ya know...a push kick.” If they do another snap kick probably the entire gym will now be frowning at them. 🤷‍♂️ We want simplicity of communication and a shared understanding of meaning Ramsey. A teep is a teep. We all understand what that means. As I already said, sure TECHNICALLY a teep/push kick is a ‘kick in front’, but to call a teep a ‘ftont kick’ just adds all kinds of unnecessary confusion where there doesn’t need to be any. I would say that’s just my opinion, but it really isn’t. Probably the best way is to literally do a survey IN THAILAND ONLY, and see what percentage of Thais agree that teep and front kick should be used interchangeably. All I’m saying champ. 💪 Thanks again for your very interesting, informative, and thought-provoking channel Ramsey. Your hard work is really appreciated. Nearly 200k subs now?! Great stuff brother. 👏 PS. When are you and ‘Master Wong’ finally having this MMA bout btw? Hehe! 😂 Much respect man 🙏🙏🙏

[@paulpelle3046]

@@RamseyDewey oh, and one more thing...I TOTALLY AGREE re. better ways of executing teeps. Look at Samart Payakaroon (by farrrrr the Muay Thai GOAT). His style of teep is extremely unique (and utter genius). However, he’s Samart! 🤷‍♂️ I think the ‘traditional/accepted’ mechanics of any technique should be followed until a person becomes very proficient...and then you can look at adding your own ‘tweaks/improvements’ or at least find a way that perhaps works even better for yourself. 🤔 Thanks again Ramsey, I know you must be very busy, so I greatly appreciate the response sir. I’ve only recently started to actually post comments on KZbin, but some things have compelled me to do so...despite not liking social media etc. (I’m ‘oldskool’ and pretty old, full stop tbh!) 👴 Peace brother ✌️

[@user-qe8mw4ub3u]

Damn it, 51 mins ago and i am the 22nd comment. Siiigh...

[@RamseyDewey]

You’re here and that’s what matters!

[@hadjesti]

This is called bulling a small Chinese guy!!!

[@AztecUnshaven]

Chito Vera had a beautiful Mae Geri KO last night on Edgar. On a side note Take Shigemichi (aka Shihan Steven Seagal) has always had a fantastic Mae Geri in his old movies in the 80s and 90s, despite the flak he gets for being a kooky/controversial character.

[@astillero711]

This is sloppy. Front kicks should stab the body not push up or down. You're falling off balance forward and backward bc you aren't rooted. The reason you lean back is to counter balance falling forward. Idc if it's muy Thai or wc or whatever you want to call it this is horrible execution

[@mr.chimichanga6947]

came here looking for this comment after Ramsey's most recent video

[@astillero711]

@@mr.chimichanga6947 Why's that

[@deemc7756]

First

[@RamseyDewey]

The first time someone got excited to write “first” on one of my videos, that brought a smile to my face. Still does!

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

The Greeks invented all arts of fighting.. This is fact..

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

China has fake history

[@CanaleAV]

Oh yes, I distinctly remember learning about Greek Muay Thai back in school.

[@CanaleAV]

@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed History doesn't exist. China doesn't exist. I don't exist. You don't exist.

[@LoganMaclaren]

@@CanaleAV, hahahaha, great point, it's like Greek Kalaripayattu, a very well known fact!

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@CanaleAV dumbest fighting style.. The Greeks invented that, that was only to strengthen the bones ... Only a sophisticated science based society like the Greeks can understand microfractures... Kick boxing is a more advanced fighting style... This is fact..