Tiger Hook Swords - 4 Key Skills - Shaolin Kung Fu
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Double Hook
Genusダブルフック(Daburu Fukku)
TransliterationTranslation: double hook
Overview
The Double Hook back control inserts both feet inside the opponent's inner thighs from behind, creating two points of lower body control that prevent the opponent from turning, sliding down, or bridging to escape. [1] Double hooks represent the standard, fully established back control in BJJ — when both hooks are in, the position is considered secure and scores four points in IBJJF competition. [1],[2] The double hook configuration allows the controlling fighter to use independent hook pressure to manage the opponent's escape attempts. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Lineage
Double hooks are the traditional back control method in judo and BJJ. [1]
Competition Record
Double hooks are required for back control points in many BJJ competition formats. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Perpendicular chest-to-chest control — pinning the opponent's upper body while maintaining mobility
Joints Involved — Attacker's chest (primary contact), hips (sprawled or driving), opponent's near shoulder and hip (controlled)
Force Vector — Downward and lateral — chest pressure pins the opponent while hip positioning prevents escape
Positional Mechanic — Crossface and underhook combination controls the opponent's head and near arm, preventing bridging or turning
Position & Entry
From arm drag or duck under — Create an angle behind the opponent, secure seatbelt grip, insert hooks to establish back control
From turtle (opponent turtles) — When the opponent turtles to avoid guard pass, take the back by inserting hooks and securing the seatbelt
From sweep (taking the back during the sweep) — During a sweep, circle behind and establish back control instead of ending on top
Variants
Back control with hooks — both feet hooked inside the opponent's thighs
Body triangle back control — legs locked in a figure-four around the torso
Rear mount — mounted on the back with both hooks, opponent face-down
Chair sit back control — sitting behind the opponent with hooks, upright position
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
4
Moderate4/10
Back control is dominant position; enables rear chokes (Danaher 2021)
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— IBJJF — Legal, back control with hooks or body triangle s...
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Legal — back control leads to pin or submission opp...
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDF— 4 from sweep
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal — dominant position for ground-and-po...
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— UWW — Legal — back exposure is the primary scoring mechan...
UWW International Wrestling Rules, January 2026PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓The double hook position has both feet inserted as hooks inside the opponent's thighs from back control — the standard and most balanced form of hook back control (Danaher, Back Attacks, 2018)
✓Double hooks provide symmetric control — both sides of the opponent's hips are controlled equally
✓The double hook allows the attacker to choose which side to attack from — the choke can be applied from either the strong or weak seatbelt side
✓Double hooks maintain the opponent's hip width — the feet pull the thighs apart, preventing the opponent from closing their legs and creating escape leverage
✓From double hooks, the attacker can: apply the RNC, transition to body triangle, shift to mount, or attack the arms
✓Double hooks are more mobile than the body triangle — they allow the attacker to follow the opponent's movement more fluidly
✓The downside of double hooks compared to body triangle: they are easier for the opponent to clear one at a time
✓Maintain active hooks by curling the heels into the opponent's inner thighs — this prevents them from sliding the hook off
Common Mistakes
!Passive hooks that just sit inside the thighs — hooks must actively pull and control
!Hooking too high (on the hip) or too low (on the knee) — the inner thigh is the correct position
!Not maintaining symmetry — both hooks should have equal depth and pressure
!Crossing the feet — never cross; each foot operates independently
!Not adjusting hooks when the opponent moves — follow their hip movement with your hooks
!Hooking with pointed toes instead of curled heels — curl the heel for better grip on the inner thigh
!Only training attacks from double hooks without training hook retention — maintenance is as important as offence
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Achieve Position — transition into this position through passing, sweeping, or scrambling
2Stabilize — establish controlling grips and weight distribution
3Maintain — adjust to the opponent's escape attempts to hold position
4Attack — launch offensive techniques from the stabilized position
Sources & References
Primary Source
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Renzo Gracie & Royler Gracie, 2001)
1BookJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] IBJJF Rules (2024) [2] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008) [3] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003)
2BookBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Gracie & Gracie, 2001)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003) [2] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
3OtherJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4CitationJiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Alias sources — [1] IBJJF Rules (2024) [2] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008) [3] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003)
5CitationBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Gracie & Gracie, 2001)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Mastering Jujitsu (Gracie & Danaher, 2003) [2] Jiu-Jitsu University (Ribeiro, 2008)
Community
Athletics
Requires
hook control, seatbelt grip endurance, hip connection
Favours
long legs for deep hooks, strong grip for seatbelt
Key muscles
hip adductors, biceps, forearms, core
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main cutting techniques used with double hook swords?
According to Jake Mace at Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, the four key skills include hitting to the neck, hitting to the eyes, ripping like a dagger, and hooking through an opponent's neck or downward to cut with the secondary blade.
Should I practice double hook swords with sharp or blunt weapons?
Jake Mace recommends always practicing with blunt practice versions of the weapons rather than sharp ones, reserving the sharpened versions for display only.
What stance is used when practicing the basic cutting drills?
According to Jake Mace, the monkey stance is used for practicing the foundational four-cut sequence with double hook swords.
How does the Double Hook work?
The Double Hook back control inserts both feet inside the opponent's inner thighs from behind, creating two points of lower body control that prevent the opponent from turning, sliding down, or bridging to escape. Double hooks represent the standard, fully established back control in BJJ — when both hooks are in, the position is considered secure and scores four points in IBJJF competition.
Where does the Double Hook come from?
Double hooks represent the classic back control position in BJJ, the standard by which back control is defined in the IBJJF ruleset. The four-point score for back control with hooks reflects its recognition as the most dominant position in the positional hierarchy.
Is the Double Hook legal in competition?
IBJJF: legal — Legal, back control with hooks or body triangle scores 4 points; IJF: legal — Legal — back control leads to pin or submission opportunities; ADCC: legal — Legal, back mount scores 3 points (4 from sweep); Unified MMA: legal — Legal — dominant position for ground-and-pound and rear naked choke; UWW: legal — Legal — back exposure is the primary scoring mechanism in wrestling; FIAS Sport Sambo: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Double Hook?
Danger rating 4/10. Moderate — back control is dominant position; enables rear chokes (Danaher 2021)
How do I set up the Double Hook?
The standard setup chain: Achieve Position → Stabilize → Maintain → Attack.
How do I defend against the Double Hook?
Standard counters include: Hand Fight — grip-fight the choking hand to prevent the rear naked choke / Shoulder Walk — walk shoulders to the mat to escape back control / Turn into Guard — rotate to face the attacker and recover guard position.
What are the variants of the Double Hook?
Common variants: Back control with hooks (both feet hooked inside the opponent's thighs); Body triangle back control (legs locked in a figure-four around the torso); Rear mount (mounted on the back with both hooks, opponent face-down); Chair sit back control (sitting behind the opponent with hooks, upright position).
How effective is the Double Hook in competition?
Double hooks are required for back control points in many BJJ competition formats.
What are common mistakes when doing the Double Hook?
Top errors to watch for: Passive hooks that just sit inside the thighs — hooks must actively pull and control / Hooking too high (on the hip) or too low (on the knee) — the inner thigh is the correct position / Not maintaining symmetry — both hooks should have equal depth and pressure / Crossing the feet — never cross; each foot operates independently.
What are other names for the Double Hook?
The Double Hook is also known as Daburu Fukku, Both Hooks In, Double Hooks Back Control, Full Back Mount.