Taekwondo: 12 ways to do a Back Kick - Quick Video
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Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick·TN AEON MARTIAL ARTS
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Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick
SubFamilyスピン・フォワード・フック・バック・キック(Supin Fowādo Fukku Bakku Kikku)
Translation: Spin-forward hook back kick
Overview
The Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick combines a forward spin with a back kick that hooks at the end, creating a complex multi-phase attack. [1] The forward spin closes distance, the back kick delivers power, and the hook redirects the strike around the opponent's defence. [1]
Forward-Spinning Hook Back KickBoxing
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Offers specific tactical advantages over the standard back kick in appropriate situations. [1]
Lineage
Cross-style martial arts kicking tradition; documented in kick compendiums. [1]
Competition Record
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing. Appears occasionally in TKD and point-fighting karate tournaments. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Back Kick mechanics modified for spin-forward hook back kick variant
Joints Involved — Hip, knee, ankle — specific to back kick trajectory
Force Vector — Modified back kick trajectory
Leverage Principle — Hip rotation and leg extension generate force along the back kick arc
Position & Entry
From fighting stance — Chamber and execute the spin-forward hook back kick
From close range — Adapted version for tight distance
Variants
High variant
Mid variant
Low variant
Videos
How to Hook Kick and Round Kick: Chamber Tip
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Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick·Ando Mierzwa
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What Instructors Say
The spin-forward hook back kick represents an advanced variation combining rotational momentum with a chambered back kick execution. TN AEON MARTIAL ARTS addresses this technique within their systematic taxonomy of back kick variations, presenting it as the 'Tornado fake spin back kick'—a move requiring prior mastery of the tornado round kick. The execution involves bringing the back knee up while jumping with the front knee as if initiating a tornado round kick, then placing that leg down before throwing the back kick, requiring precise one-two rhythm for proper timing. Ando Mierzwa's foundational chamber work complements this approach: he emphasizes that hook kicks and back kicks share the same fundamental mechanics as front kicks, merely rotated directionally. His 'table' visualization technique—positioning the chambered leg horizontally on an imaginary elevated surface—directly supports the stability needed for a spin-forward approach. Both instructors agree that proper chamber alignment is critical; the back kick must extend from a controlled knee position before execution. Ando notes that on-center targeting with off-center chamber placement allows for efficient trajectory, while TN AEON emphasizes the importance of rhythm in the tornado fake variation. The technique bridges Ando's chamber-focused methodology with TN AEON's combat distance-management approach, requiring both stability and momentum control.
Synthesized from 2 instructors
- SenseiAndo.com (Ando Mierzwa) — How to Hook Kick and Round Kick: Chamber Tip: Foundational chamber mechanics using table visualization; conceptualizes hook kicks as modified side kicks with controlled extension and retraction; emphasizes target positioning and off-center approach
- TN AEON MARTIAL ARTS — Taekwondo: 12 ways to do a Back Kick - Quick Video: Presents 'Tornado fake spin back kick' variation; explains tornado motion setup, knee timing, and one-two rhythm requirement for proper execution in combat distance management
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
6
High6/10
Back Kick variant with standard striking power
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Expert
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
WBC/Boxing — All kicks prohibited in boxing {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
Legal
— Unified MMA — Legal striking technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFKyokushin — Legal at full power to body and head {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinn...
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— WAKO — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Legal {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— IFMA — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Master the standard back kick before attempting the spin-forward hook back kick (De Bremaeker & Faige, 2010)
✓Practise with pad work for targeting accuracy
Common Mistakes
!Attempting without solid back kick foundation
!Poor balance
!Insufficient power generation
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Feint → Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick → Follow-up combination
Sources & References
Primary Source
Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (De Bremaeker & Faige, 2010)
1Book[1] De Bremaeker, M. and Faige, R. (2010). Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks: 89 Kicks from Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Others. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0558-4.
2Citation[1] De Bremaeker, M. and Faige, R. (2010). Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks: 89 Kicks from Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Others. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0558-4.
[1] De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks (2010)
Community
Athletics
Requires solid back kick foundation
Good balance and coordination
Notes
Documented in De Bremaeker & Faige, Section 4.9. A hybrid that combines a forward spin with a hooking back kick trajectory — the heel arcs around rather than thrusting straight. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks, 2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I think about the hook kick to make it easier to learn?
Think of the hook kick as a modified side kick rather than a fancy separate technique. According to Ando Mierzwa, you chamber and stick out your foot like a side kick, but aim it off the center line so it curves around the target.
What's the key to getting a proper chamber for hook kicks and round kicks?
Ando Mierzwa recommends imagining you're setting your leg on a table at the proper height, or using an actual table to practice—this helps you understand the correct chamber position before executing the kick.
What footwork should I use to set up a spin-forward back kick?
TN AEON MARTIAL ARTS teaches multiple approaches: you can step forward with your back foot to close distance, slide forward by stepping with your front foot and pushing off your back foot, or use a hop step by faking a front leg kick before bringing it back down and throwing the back kick.
How do I execute a tornado fake spin back kick?
According to TN AEON MARTIAL ARTS, first learn the tornado round kick motion by bringing your back knee up and jumping, then put that leg down and throw a back kick. The key is maintaining proper rhythm and timing between the fake and the actual kick.
How does the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick work?
The Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick combines a forward spin with a back kick that hooks at the end, creating a complex multi-phase attack. The forward spin closes distance, the back kick delivers power, and the hook redirects the strike around the opponent's defence.
Where does the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick come from?
The Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick is a specialised variant documented in cross-style kicking methodology. It represents an advanced development of the standard back kick.
Is the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal striking technique; WBC/Boxing: banned — All kicks prohibited in boxing; WKF: legal — Legal, chudan (body) kick scores 2 points, jodan (head) kick scores 3 points; Kyokushin: legal — Legal at full power to body and head; WT: legal — Legal, body kick 2 points, head kick 3 points, spinning body 4 points, spinni…; WAKO: legal — Legal in Full Contact and Low Kick formats; K: legal — 1/GLORY — Legal; IFMA: legal — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique
How dangerous is the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick?
Danger rating 6/10. Back Kick variant with standard striking power
How do I set up the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick?
The standard setup chain: Feint → Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick → Follow-up combination.
How do I defend against the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick?
Standard counters include: Step inside range / Block and counter / Low kick to support leg.
What are the variants of the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick?
Common variants: High variant; Mid variant; Low variant.
How effective is the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick in competition?
Primarily a training, demonstration, and point-fighting technique. Rarely seen in full-contact MMA or kickboxing due to acrobatic risk and telegraphing.
What are common mistakes when doing the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick?
Top errors to watch for: Attempting without solid back kick foundation / Poor balance / Insufficient power generation.
What are other names for the Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick?
The Spin-Forward Hook Back Kick is also known as Supin Fowādo Fukku Bakku Kikku, Forward-Spinning Hook Back Kick.