searcher Posted June 4, 2002 Posted June 4, 2002 The hook kick is my favorite kick and it is an extremely effective technique when used by a skilled person. The only flaw I see with it is that it is very dangerous to use if you have even one little bit of loss of control. You can easily kill someone if you are not careful. Great for full-contact and point fighting. "let those who shed blood with me be forever known as my brother."
Iron Arahat Posted June 4, 2002 Posted June 4, 2002 In San Shou the hook kick is seldom used, unless you really out class the other person. A skilled fighter will easily counter the move with a throw. Martial Arts School http://www.shaolinwushu.cahttp://www.liveyyc.comCalgary Photographer: http://www.jdirom.com
CTpizzaboy Posted June 7, 2002 Posted June 7, 2002 Bill "Superfoot" Wallace favorite kick was the hook kick. It won him many karate tournaments. My favorite hook kick combination: reverse front kick, rechamber(do not drop the leg to the floor), hook kick, place leg in front(you should end in an opposite stance). Canh T.I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversations.
Ironberg Posted November 3, 2002 Posted November 3, 2002 SPARRING ROCKS! Okay, just had to get it out of my system. Anyway, yes, the hook kick is great. Once in sparring, I nailed a guy in the head with a combo- (step into hook- then round, spin hook then round). Yes it was the round kick that nailed him, but the hook kick seems to compliment the round kick well because they are both circular and can be very fast. Keep the hook kick praises commin'. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs."
karatekid1975 Posted November 3, 2002 Posted November 3, 2002 I'm still lowsy with the spinning hook kick, but the regular hook kick I'm getting pretty good at. I used it in sparring for the first time the other day. I got someone in the head twice It rocked! It's becoming one of my fav's also. Laurie F
Sid Vicious Posted November 3, 2002 Posted November 3, 2002 the more you do it, the more you like it. Sid
Ironberg Posted December 4, 2002 Posted December 4, 2002 I'd like to second that with the spinning hook kick- The more you do it the more you like it. When I first started doing it it landed a foot away from their face. Now I'm so darn fast that I nail guys in the head with my calves! "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs."
karatekid1975 Posted December 5, 2002 Posted December 5, 2002 I now can do the spinning hook. Finally! I practiced it like crazy. It feels natural now. I love it when it connects with the target Laurie F
SBN Doug Posted December 5, 2002 Posted December 5, 2002 While I can perform both, I seldom use either. Spin hook is very good, if the opportunity arises, but you only have a split second to execute it when there's an opening. Front leg hook is probably the safest to use, but I'll use a back leg one if I already have them in a wrist lock. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
karatekid1975 Posted December 5, 2002 Posted December 5, 2002 Same here, Doug. When sparring, I use front leg hooks mostly. That goes most of my kicks LOL. But when there's a "openning" and the timing is right, I use back leg hooks, or spinning hooks. Laurie F
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