“Spinning” Back Kicks: footwork so you can actually land them
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Перевод: Hand-on-the-floor spinning back hook kick
This advanced technique combines a spinning back hook kick with hand-on-the-floor support, creating a ground-level spinning attack with maximum reach. [1] It draws from capoeira's ground-level spinning attacks and traditional martial arts sacrifice techniques. [1]
Offers specific tactical advantages over the standard hook kick in appropriate situations. [1]
Cross-style martial arts kicking tradition; documented in kick compendiums. [1]
High-risk, high-reward technique seen in MMA, kickboxing, and TKD competition. Multiple notable KOs in UFC and GLORY kickboxing. Less common than standard kicks but spectacular when it lands. [1]
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The hand-on-the-floor spinning back hook kick is a foundational drill for developing a straight, powerful back-kick without rotational contamination. Ramsey Dewey emphasizes this progression as a corrective tool: practitioners place both hands on the floor, execute the turning motion, and lift the kicking leg vertically before driving it backward. This method ensures the leg travels in a perfectly straight line rather than arcing into an uncontrolled hook-kick, a common error Dewey identifies when practitioners over-rotate by looking too far around their shoulder. Dewey notes that the floor-hand positioning eliminates the spinning momentum that causes wayward kicks, making it ideal for beginners or those struggling with precision. The drill reinforces proper heel-alignment mechanics—pointing the heel at the target is paramount, as the standing leg's position determines both distance and contact quality. Tristar Gym's Coach Firas Zahabi does not address the hand-on-floor variation explicitly but reinforces that the spinning hook kick (the advanced version) requires disguised footwork, eye retention on target during the pivot, and accurate striking of the chin for knockout power. Both instructors agree that footwork setup and target awareness are foundational; Dewey's floor-hand drill isolates the kicking mechanics while Zahabi's method emphasizes combat application and timing within fighting range.
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Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
Hook Kick variant with standard striking power
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (De Bremaeker & Faige, 2010)
[1] De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (2010)
Requires solid hook kick foundation
Good balance and coordination
Documented in De Bremaeker & Faige, Section 5.15. A spinning back hook kick delivered with one hand on the floor — combines capoeira-style ground contact with a spinning hook trajectory. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks, 2010)
According to Ramsey Dewey, the ideal moment is when your opponent starts rotating away from your power hand. Avoid throwing the kick if your opponent moves away from your initial strike or moves forward toward you, as these are poor setups for landing the technique.
Ramsey Dewey explains that this happens because you're looking over your shoulder trying to see the details. Instead, think of kicking straight backwards like a bull or horse—kick in a straight line without letting the kick turn into a spin.
Heel alignment is critical—Ramsey Dewey emphasizes pointing your heel directly at your target, as your leg will travel in whatever direction your heel is pointing. If your heel points at the camera, your leg goes toward the camera; if it points at the ropes, it goes into the ropes.
Coach Firas Zahabi from Tristar Gym recommends keeping your eyes on the target as long as possible during the pivot, and use the corner of your eye to maintain sight of the target. Make sure the moment you turn your back is as short as possible by disguising the kick with footwork and feints.
This advanced technique combines a spinning back hook kick with hand-on-the-floor support, creating a ground-level spinning attack with maximum reach. It draws from capoeira's ground-level spinning attacks and traditional martial arts sacrifice techniques.
The Hand-on-the-Floor Spinning Back Hook Kick is a specialised variant documented in cross-style kicking methodology. It represents an advanced development of the standard hook kick.
Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal striking technique; WBC/Boxing: запрещён — All kicks prohibited in boxing; WKF: разрешён — Legal, chudan (body) kick scores 2 points, jodan (head) kick scores 3 points; Kyokushin: разрешён — Legal at full power to body and head; WT: разрешён — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinning body 4 points, spinni…; WAKO: разрешён — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats; K: разрешён — 1/GLORY — Legal; IFMA: разрешён — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique
Оценка опасности 6/10. Hook Kick variant with standard striking power
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Feint → Hand-on-the-Floor Spinning Back Hook Kick → Follow-up combination.
Стандартные контрприёмы: Step inside range / Block and counter / Low kick to support leg.
Распространённые варианты: High variant; Mid variant; Low variant.
High-risk, high-reward technique seen in MMA, kickboxing, and TKD competition. Multiple notable KOs in UFC and GLORY kickboxing.
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Attempting without solid hook kick foundation / Poor balance / Insufficient power generation.
Hand-on-the-Floor Spinning Back Hook Kick также известен как Hando on za Furoa Supiningu Bakku Fukku Kikku, Ground-Supported Spinning Hook.