Rear hook kick tutorial for martial arts
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Rear Hook·Nicholas Meyers (Imperatives Martial Arts)·Added by Admin
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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
Верхняя частьСредняя частьНижняя часть
Обзор
История и происхождение
The rear hook is thrown with the back hand in a horizontal arc, combining the power of the rear hand with the hooking trajectory. [1] Less commonly used than the lead hook due to the greater distance the rear hand must travel, the rear hook is nevertheless a potent weapon when set up correctly. [1] Dempsey described the rear hook as requiring a preliminary shift of weight to the lead foot, followed by explosive rotation back through the hips and shoulders. [1] The rear hook has been a finishing weapon for fighters with exceptional power, including George Foreman, whose rear hooks were considered among the heaviest punches in boxing history. [2]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- АнглияБокс
- ГрецияБокс
- ТаиландМуай-тай
- БразилияММА
- СШАММА, Кикбоксинг
- ЯпонияКикбоксинг
- КитайСаньда
Эффективность
The rear hook generates more power than the lead hook due to the greater rotational distance available from the rear hip and shoulder, but it is slower to arrive and easier to see. [1] It is most effective when preceded by a lead-hand technique that opens the opponent's guard on the opposite side. [1]
Родословная
The rear hook uses the power hand for maximum force. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
The rear hook is a power punch 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
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
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
✓The rear hook is thrown with the back hand in a hooking arc — it carries more power than the lead hook due to the greater rotational distance
✓Rotate the rear foot, hip, and shoulder simultaneously; the punch follows the same mechanics as a lead hook but from the rear side
✓The rear hook is unusual in boxing but common in MMA and kickboxing, often thrown after a missed jab by the opponent
✓It naturally follows a lead hook: left hook-right hook (or "hook-hook") creates a double attack on both sides of the guard
✓Use the rear hook when the opponent covers up against your lead hook — the rear hand wraps around to the other side
✓Keep the elbow at 90 degrees and drive with the hip, just as with the lead hook
✓The rear hook is excellent after a ducked cross: you throw the cross, the opponent ducks, and the rear hook swings over their guard as they rise
Типичные ошибки
!Over-rotating on the rear hook so you end up squared or with your back partially turned
!Not setting up the rear hook with a lead-side attack first — it travels farther and is easier to see coming
!Throwing it with a straight arm, which turns it into a wide, looping haymaker
!Dropping the lead hand during delivery — the lead hook counter is the most dangerous reply to a rear hook
!Throwing the rear hook from too far away — you must be in mid-range where the arc connects at the right distance
!Neglecting to retract the fist to guard after the punch — the long rotation tends to leave the hand out
!Telegraphing with an obvious weight shift to the lead foot before releasing the rear hook
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] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Boxing (Fleischer, 1958)
2КнигаThe Boxing Register (Roberts & Skutt, 2006)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950)
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] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Boxing (Fleischer, 1958)
5ЦитатаThe Boxing Register (Roberts & Skutt, 2006)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Championship Fighting (Dempsey, 1950)
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
What's the difference between a rear hook kick and a rear low kick?
According to Nicholas Meyers, the rear low kick and hook kick are two entirely different motions. The low kick is more of a sport variety, while the hook kick offers different tactical advantages.
How should I position my hands and body when throwing a rear hook kick?
Nicholas Meyers emphasizes bringing your hands to your face and solidifying your body mass by bringing it all in, which allows you to be ready to punch immediately after the kick lands.
What should I do immediately after throwing a rear hook kick?
Get your foot down on the ground as quickly as possible and be ready to punch, as the rear hook kick should transition smoothly into striking combinations rather than being an isolated technique.
Как работает Rear Hook?
A hook thrown with the rear hand, requiring greater hip rotation and weight transfer to generate power through a longer arc from the rear position.
Откуда происходит Rear Hook?
The rear hook is thrown with the back hand in a horizontal arc, combining the power of the rear hand with the hooking trajectory. Less commonly used than the lead hook due to the greater distance the rear hand must travel, the rear hook is nevertheless a potent weapon when set up correctly.
Разрешён ли Rear 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 Rear Hook?
Оценка опасности 6/10. High — hooks/uppercuts; generate rotational force, high KO rate (Walilko et al. 2005)
Как подготовить Rear Hook?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Setup with Straight Punch → Pivot the Lead Foot → Arc the Arm → Follow Through.
Как защититься от Rear 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 Rear 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 Rear Hook на соревнованиях?
The rear hook is a power punch used in boxing and MMA.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Rear Hook?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Over-rotating on the rear hook so you end up squared or with your back partially turned / Not setting up the rear hook with a lead-side attack first — it travels farther and is easier to see coming / Throwing it with a straight arm, which turns it into a wide, looping haymaker / Dropping the lead hand during delivery — the lead hook counter is the most dangerous reply to a rear hook.
Какие ещё названия есть у Rear Hook?
Rear Hook также известен как Ria Fukku, Right Hook, Rear Kagi Tsuki, Power Hook.