JKD - Basics of the Stomp Kick (Dum Tek) - Jon Jone's Oblique Kick
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Oblique Hook Kick·Elite Academy of Martial Arts, GA
A demonstration of the stomp kick or dum tek from Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do. The basic stomp kick is demonstrated, and then …
Oblique Hook Kick
SubFamilyオブリーク・フック・キック(Oburīku Fukku Kikku)
Translation: Oblique hook kick
Overview
The Oblique Hook Kick is delivered at a non-standard angle, typically with a downward or upward component added to the standard horizontal arc. [1] The angled trajectory targets unusual areas and bypasses defences calibrated for horizontal hooks. [1]
Angled Hook KickBoxingDiagonal Hook KickBoxing
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
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 — Hook Kick mechanics modified for oblique 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 oblique 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
Advanced
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 oblique 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 → Oblique 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 5.6. A hook kick delivered at a diagonal angle — the hooking arc comes from an oblique trajectory rather than horizontal. (De Bremaeker & Faige, Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks, 2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I aim when throwing an oblique kick?
You want to hit right above the knee with the heel; if you're wearing a shoe, you can aim right for the knee itself, but without shoes aim slightly above it to avoid injuring your foot.
How do I execute the basic oblique kick footwork?
Take your front foot and turn it slightly to the outside as you begin the kick, then return it to neutral and repeat. This turning motion is the key to generating the stomp kick properly.
What are some ways to set up the oblique kick in combinations?
You can use it after punching combinations (e.g., one-two-three then kick), use feints to create openings (throwing fake strikes before committing to the kick), or apply it at close range while trapping by stomping on the side of the knee.
How does the Oblique Hook Kick work?
The Oblique Hook Kick is delivered at a non-standard angle, typically with a downward or upward component added to the standard horizontal arc. The angled trajectory targets unusual areas and bypasses defences calibrated for horizontal hooks.
Where does the Oblique Hook Kick come from?
The Oblique Hook Kick is a specialised variant documented in cross-style kicking methodology. It represents an advanced development of the standard hook kick.
Is the Oblique 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 Oblique Hook Kick?
Danger rating 6/10. Hook Kick variant with standard striking power
How do I set up the Oblique Hook Kick?
The standard setup chain: Feint → Oblique Hook Kick → Follow-up combination.
How do I defend against the Oblique Hook Kick?
Standard counters include: Step inside range / Block and counter / Low kick to support leg.
What are the variants of the Oblique Hook Kick?
Common variants: High variant; Mid variant; Low variant.
How effective is the Oblique Hook 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 Oblique Hook Kick?
Top errors to watch for: Attempting without solid hook kick foundation / Poor balance / Insufficient power generation.
What are other names for the Oblique Hook Kick?
The Oblique Hook Kick is also known as Oburīku Fukku Kikku, Angled Hook Kick, Diagonal Hook Kick.