going at your head with a kick, or if the kick is coming in at an angle that you can’t decide, you need to bring your knee up to your elbow on that side and form a wall on that side of your body. cup your hand to your ear just like if you were blocking a hook. just remember, this movement can leave you open for a second to a take down, so be ready for it.
push kicks are designed to put you off balance, so when you see one coming you have several options to deal with it. if it is coming at your mid-section, tighten up those 