Ushiro Mawashi break down (back spinning round house)
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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 …
Drop Spin-Back Hook Kick
SubFamilyドロップ・スピン・バック・フック・キック(Doroppu Supin Bakku Fukku Kikku)
Translation: Drop spin-back hook kick
Overview
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 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
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
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 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
Counter Techniques
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.