Smokin Joe Frazier's Terrifying Hook & Head Movement Explained - Technique Breakdown
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Wide Hook·The Modern Martial Artist
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Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
БлижняяСредняяДальняя
Угол конечности
Ноль180–135°135–90°90–45°45–0°
Целевая зона
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Обзор
История и происхождение
The wide hook is a long-arc hook thrown with a more extended arm, generating power through the larger rotational arc at the cost of speed and defensive exposure. [1] The wide hook was more common in the bare-knuckle era of boxing, when fighters stood more upright and threw sweeping blows. [2] Dempsey cautioned against the wide hook in Championship Fighting, noting that the extended arm reduces power (by distributing force over a longer arc) and leaves the fighter vulnerable to counter-punches. [1] Despite these tactical disadvantages, the wide hook remains effective when used selectively, particularly as a surprise punch from unusual angles. [3]
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- КитайСаньда
Эффективность
The wide hook travels in a longer arc for maximum power. [1]
Родословная
A boxing power punch. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Used in boxing and MMA. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Ballistic extension of the arm — kinetic chain transfers force from the ground through the hips to the fist
Joints Involved — Shoulder (flexion/rotation), elbow (rapid extension), wrist (stabilised on impact), hips (rotation)
Force Vector — Linear (jab, cross) or circular (hook, overhand) depending on the punch type
Kinetic Chain — Ground reaction force → hip rotation → torso rotation → shoulder extension → fist impact — each link amplifies velocity
Позиция и вход
From boxing stance (after jab-cross) — Rotate the lead hip, swing the lead arm in a horizontal arc, elbow at 90°, target the jaw or body
As counter (check hook) — Pivot on the lead foot as the opponent charges in, throw the hook while stepping off the centre line
From short range — In close range or clinch, shorten the arc and use hip rotation for a tight hook
Варианты
Standard hook — horizontal-arc punch targeting the jaw or temple
Tight hook — compact, short-range hook for close-quarters fighting
Body hook — targeting the ribs or liver with a downward-angled hook
Check hook — pivoting on the lead foot while throwing the hook as a counter
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Оценки
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6
Высокий6/10
Hooks/uppercuts; generate rotational force, high KO rate (Walilko et al. 2005)
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Начинающий
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Ограничено
Kyokushin — Body punches legal at full power, head punches banned {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— 1 point
WT Competition Rules 2024PDFРазрешено
— Unified MMA — Legal striking technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFWBC/Boxing — Legal — punches are the core technique of boxing {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— ITF — Legal — hand techniques to head and body both permi...
ITF Competition RulesPDF— WAKO — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Legal — full power punches to head and body {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— IFMA — Legal
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓Extend the arm to approximately 120-135 degrees and throw the hook in a large sweeping arc
✓The wide hook generates maximum force through its longer lever arm and wider rotation
✓Use the wide hook at the outer edge of hooking range, where a tight hook would fall short
✓The wide hook is most effective when the opponent is retreating or pulling away, since the wider arc covers more distance
✓Set up the wide hook with straight punches that make the opponent lean back — then the wide arc catches them as they think they are safe
✓It is inherently slower than a tight hook, so it must be thrown with commitment and setup
✓Deontay Wilder's wide right hook (often called a windmill right) demonstrated the devastating power of the long-lever hook at heavyweight
Типичные ошибки
!Using the wide hook as a primary weapon — it is the slowest hook variant and the easiest to counter
!Throwing the wide hook without a setup, giving the opponent time to duck under or step inside the arc
!Dropping the opposite hand during the wind-up, which is a large exposed window due to the long travel time
!Over-rotating and spinning if the punch misses — the wide arc carries significant momentum that pulls you past the target
!Attempting the wide hook in the pocket where the opponent is too close for the arc to develop — you will push rather than punch
!Generating power from the arm swing instead of hip rotation — the arm is the lever, the body is the engine
!Swinging so wide that the forearm or wrist lands instead of the knuckles, dispersing impact force
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Setup with Straight Punch — use a jab or cross to occupy the opponent's guard
2Pivot the Lead Foot — rotate on the ball of the foot to generate hip torque
3Arc the Arm — swing the fist in a horizontal arc at the target angle
4Follow Through — drive through the target and return to guard position
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text (Gichin Funakoshi, 1935)
1КнигаBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing (Fleischer, 1958) [3] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004)
2КнигаThe Boxing Register (Roberts & Skutt, 2006)
History sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training (Price, 1867) [3] Boxing (Haislet, 1940)
3ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4ЦитатаBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] Boxing (Fleischer, 1958) [3] Boxing Mastery (Hatmaker, 2004)
5ЦитатаThe Boxing Register (Roberts & Skutt, 2006)
History sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950) [2] The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training (Price, 1867) [3] Boxing (Haislet, 1940)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
hip rotation, horizontal arm acceleration, tight elbow angle
Favours
compact build for short-range hooks, strong core
Key muscles
obliques, hip rotators, pectorals, biceps, forearms
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How did Joe Frazier make his hook so effective?
According to The Modern Martial Artist, Frazier's hook was devastating because it was built on exceptional rhythm and timing rather than pure power. He maintained an unpredictable, inconsistent tempo—"dancing to a song only he could hear"—which made it nearly impossible for opponents to time their defense against his strikes.
What role does head movement play when throwing a wide hook?
The Modern Martial Artist emphasizes that Frazier relied almost entirely on head movement to set up his hooks, using it to corner opponents by moving forward while dodging every punch thrown at him. This defensive head movement created the angles and openings needed to land his hook effectively.
Как работает Wide Hook?
A hook thrown with a more extended arm and wider arc, generating greater force at medium range but with more telegraphing.
Откуда происходит Wide Hook?
The wide hook is a long-arc hook thrown with a more extended arm, generating power through the larger rotational arc at the cost of speed and defensive exposure. The wide hook was more common in the bare-knuckle era of boxing, when fighters stood more upright and threw sweeping blows.
Разрешён ли Wide Hook на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal striking technique; WBC/Boxing: разрешён — Legal — punches are the core technique of boxing; WKF: разрешён — Legal, jodan/chudan punch scores 1 point (yuko) — controlled contact required; Kyokushin: ограничен — Body punches legal at full power, head punches banned; WT: ограничен — Punches to trunk only (1 point), punches to head banned; ITF: разрешён — Legal — hand techniques to head and body both permitted; WAKO: разрешён — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats; K: разрешён — 1/GLORY — Legal — full power punches to head and body; IFMA: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен Wide Hook?
Оценка опасности 6/10. High — hooks/uppercuts; generate rotational force, high KO rate (Walilko et al. 2005)
Как подготовить Wide Hook?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Setup with Straight Punch → Pivot the Lead Foot → Arc the Arm → Follow Through.
Как защититься от Wide Hook?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Slip — move the head off the centre line to evade the punch / Parry — deflect the incoming punch with a quick hand redirection / Counter Cross — time a straight punch over the incoming attack.
Какие есть варианты Wide Hook?
Распространённые варианты: Standard hook (horizontal-arc punch targeting the jaw or temple); Tight hook (compact, short-range hook for close-quarters fighting); Body hook (targeting the ribs or liver with a downward-angled hook); Check hook (pivoting on the lead foot while throwing the hook as a co…).
Насколько эффективен Wide Hook на соревнованиях?
Used in boxing and MMA.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Wide Hook?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Using the wide hook as a primary weapon — it is the slowest hook variant and the easiest to counter / Throwing the wide hook without a setup, giving the opponent time to duck under or step inside the arc / Dropping the opposite hand during the wind-up, which is a large exposed window due to the long travel time / Over-rotating and spinning if the punch misses — the wide arc carries significant momentum that pulls you past the ta….
Какие ещё названия есть у Wide Hook?
Wide Hook также известен как Waido Fukku, Looping Hook, Round Hook, Haymaker.