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Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick·BVO MASTER CHONG
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Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick
SubFamilyドロップ・スピン・バック・ダウンワード・ハイ・フック・キック(Doroppu Supin Bakku Daunwādo Hai Fukku Kikku)
Translation: Drop spin-back downward high hook kick
Overview
This is the most complex kick variant: a spinning, dropping, downward-arcing high hook kick that combines multiple directional changes in a single technique. [1] It requires elite-level body control and is used primarily as a highlight technique in demonstration and competition. [1]
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History & Origin
Effectiveness
Offers specific tactical advantages over the standard hook kick in appropriate situations. [1]
Lineage
Cross-style martial arts kicking tradition; documented in kick compendiums. [1]
Competition Record
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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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Hook Kick mechanics modified for drop spin-back downward high hook kick variant
Joints Involved — Hip, knee, ankle — specific to hook kick trajectory
Force Vector — Modified hook kick trajectory
Leverage Principle — Hip rotation and leg extension generate force along the hook kick arc
Position & Entry
From fighting stance — Chamber and execute the drop spin-back downward high hook kick
From close range — Adapted version for tight distance
Variants
High variant
Mid variant
Low variant
Videos
1 video
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
6
High6/10
Hook Kick variant with standard striking power
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Elite
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 hook kick before attempting the drop spin-back downward high hook kick (De Bremaeker & Faige, 2010)
✓Practise with pad work for targeting accuracy
Common Mistakes
!Attempting without solid hook kick foundation
!Poor balance
!Insufficient power generation
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Feint → Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook 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 hook kick foundation
Good balance and coordination
Notes
Documented in De Bremaeker & Faige, Section 5.13. The most complex hook kick variant — combines spinning, dropping, and a downward hook trajectory. Purely a demonstration and point-fighting technique. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks, 2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most important thing to understand before learning the spinning hook kick?
According to BVO Master Chong, you must understand both the open and closed methods—these are the foundational approaches that make this kick effective.
How do I generate power and avoid losing balance on the spinning hook kick?
BVO Master Chong emphasizes that you should accelerate with your upper body while swinging your leg, and maintain balance by keeping your kicking foot parallel to the ground without leaning to either side.
What should I do with my back leg's foot position during the setup?
You need to pivot your back leg so the foot points toward the target, then push off using your toes and the ball of your foot to generate power; without this pivot, you won't be able to push off effectively.
How does the Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick work?
This is the most complex kick variant: a spinning, dropping, downward-arcing high hook kick that combines multiple directional changes in a single technique. It requires elite-level body control and is used primarily as a highlight technique in demonstration and competition.
Where does the Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick come from?
The Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick is a specialised variant documented in cross-style kicking methodology. It represents an advanced development of the standard hook kick.
Is the Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook 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 Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick?
Danger rating 6/10. Hook Kick variant with standard striking power
How do I set up the Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick?
The standard setup chain: Feint → Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick → Follow-up combination.
How do I defend against the Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick?
Standard counters include: Step inside range / Block and counter / Low kick to support leg.
What are the variants of the Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick?
Common variants: High variant; Mid variant; Low variant.
How effective is the Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick in competition?
High-risk, high-reward technique seen in MMA, kickboxing, and TKD competition. Multiple notable KOs in UFC and GLORY kickboxing.
What are common mistakes when doing the Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick?
Top errors to watch for: Attempting without solid hook kick foundation / Poor balance / Insufficient power generation.
What are other names for the Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick?
The Drop Spin-Back Downward High Hook Kick is also known as Doroppu Supin Bakku Daunwādo Hai Fukku Kikku, Dropping High Spinning Hook.