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Keng Phka (Foot Jab)

Difficulty: IntermediateAll Strikes

The foot jab is a quick, snapping front kick used to disrupt the opponent, score points, and maintain distance. Unlike the teep which pushes, the foot jab snaps back quickly after contact, more like a jab with the foot.

Steps

From your stance, quickly chamber the lead leg by bringing the knee up.
Snap the foot out toward the target with a quick extension, striking with the ball of the foot.
Immediately retract the leg, pulling it back as fast as it went out.
Return to your stance without any delay, ready for the next technique.

Key Points

Speed is the defining characteristic — the foot jab must be fast in both directions (out and back).
It is a scoring technique and disruptor, not a power technique. Prioritize speed and accuracy.
Use it to interrupt the opponent's rhythm, especially as they start to throw combinations.

Common Mistakes

Leaving the leg extended too long, allowing the opponent to catch or sweep it.
Using too much power, which slows the technique down and compromises its primary purpose.
Not retracting quickly enough, leaving the leg vulnerable and the stance compromised.

Targets

Face
Chin
Solar plexus
Stomach

Keng Phka (Foot Jab)

Steps

Key Points

Common Mistakes

Targets

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