Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick

SubFamily

Translation: Drop spin-back hook kick

Range & classification

Overview

The Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick combines a spin, drop, and hook kick into a single complex technique. ^[1] The dropping spin generates significant rotational force at ground level. ^[1]

Also known as

Dropping Spinning Hook KickBoxing

Used in

Karate Taekwondo Kickboxing MMA

History & Origin

The Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick is a specialised variant documented in cross-style kicking methodology. ^[1] It represents an advanced development of the standard hook kick. ^[1]

Country of origin· shown in random order

JapanKarate, Kickboxing
KoreaTaekwondo
USAKickboxing, MMA
BrazilMMA
ChinaKung Fu, Sanda

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 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 hook kick

From close range — Adapted version for tight distance

Variants

High variant

Mid variant

Low variant

Videos

Back Street Karate

Ushiro Mawashi break down (back spinning round house)

Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick·Back Street Karate

A break down of the Ushiro Mawashi Geri. Start slow, get the base right, get the balance right, it is basically a hook …

1 video

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Ratings

Danger Rating

Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to

High6/10

Hook Kick variant with standard striking power

Difficulty

Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably

Expert

Competition Legality

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 2025PDF

— body

WKF Competition Rules 2024PDF

Kyokushin — 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 RulesPDF

K-1/GLORY — Legal {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}

— IFMA — Legal — kicks are a core Muay Thai technique

IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDF

Training Notes

✓Master the standard hook kick before attempting the drop spin-back 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

Standard Hook KickSpinning Hook Kick

Counter Techniques

Step inside rangeBlock and counterLow kick to support leg

Setup Chain

1Feint → Drop Spin-Back 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 5.12. Combines a spinning back entry with a dropping hook kick — one of the most acrobatic kicks in the book. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks, 2010)

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I practice the drop spin-back hook kick on both sides?

Yes, Back Street Karate emphasizes practicing the technique on both sides—right leg and left leg—to develop balanced power and control on each side.

How should I approach learning this kick if I'm a beginner?

Break it down bit by bit rather than trying to execute it at full speed right away. Start with the basics and kion (fundamental forms) to stay safe and build proper mechanics before increasing intensity.

What are the key chambering positions for the drop spin-back hook kick?

The kick involves chambering your bent back leg while facing the opposite direction, then extending through the hook position before landing in a stable stance, with the option to strike using either the kakegele (heel area) or other parts of the foot.

How does the Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick work?

The Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick combines a spin, drop, and hook kick into a single complex technique. The dropping spin generates significant rotational force at ground level.

Where does the Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick come from?

The Drop Spin-Back 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 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 Hook Kick?

Danger rating 6/10. Hook Kick variant with standard striking power

How do I set up the Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick?

The standard setup chain: Feint → Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick → Follow-up combination.

How do I defend against the Drop Spin-Back 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 Hook Kick?

Common variants: High variant; Mid variant; Low variant.

How effective is the Drop Spin-Back 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 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 Hook Kick?

The Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick is also known as Doroppu Supin Bakku Fukku Kikku, Dropping Spinning Hook Kick.

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