Foundation: The Side Kick

Begin from a horse stance with the chamber knee pulled tightly to the chest. Extend the heel straight toward the target while pulling the toes back to engage the ball of the foot. This foundational kick delivers power directly through the heel to the stomach, ribs, or face.

Progression: The Spinning Back Turning Kick

Execute a 180-degree spin from the horse stance, rotating on the support leg while chambering the rear knee. Extend the heel straight forward in a direct line, creating a powerful back-facing strike. This intermediate technique builds the rotational mechanics needed for advanced variations.

Progression: The Hook Kick

Chamber the knee as in a side kick, then shoot the heel at a 45-degree angle across the target's face or temple. The trajectory curves inward rather than extending straight, striking with the heel from the side of the head. This variation requires precise angle control and hip flexibility.

Advanced: The Spinning Hook Kick

Perform a 180-degree spin identical to the back turning kick, but snap the chambered leg outward at 45 degrees to strike the side of the head. The rotational momentum combined with the angled trajectory delivers exceptional knockout power. Master this technique before progressing to full 360-degree rotations.

Advanced: The 360 Spinning Heel Kick

Chamber the knee high and execute a complete 360-degree rotation, returning to the original stance position. Lean the torso back sharply and retract the toes to maximize heel expression at the moment of impact. The full rotation generates tremendous centrifugal force concentrated through the heel strike.

Jumping Application: The Jumping Spinning Heel Kick

Launch upward off both feet while pulling both knees high toward the chest, then execute the 360-degree spinning heel kick while airborne. Maintain a rearward lean throughout the rotation to align the heel with the target at full extension. This airborne variation increases strike height and penetration.

Timing Integration: The Step-Over Jumping Spin

Step forward with the lead leg, then jump and spin 180 degrees while throwing the rear knee upward. The step generates momentum that enhances the rotational speed and height of the kick. Practice the stepping motion before adding the jump to ensure proper weight transfer.

Refinement: Step and Jump Progression

Begin by stepping forward and completing the 360 rotation without jumping. Progress to adding the jump during the step-over phase, lifting both feet off the ground as the spin initiates. Finally, remove the step entirely and explode upward into the full rotation from a standing position.

Pad Work: Contact Progression

Gauge distance so that one hand-length separates the striker from the target. Execute the step-over spinning heel kick against the pad, focusing on dorsiflexion (toe retraction) to maximize heel contact. Progress from standing repetitions to jumping variations once the mechanics are solid.

Final Progression: Removing the Step

Begin training without the preliminary step, launching directly into the jumping rotation from a fighting stance. Throw the knee upward explosively, spin 360 degrees, and extend the heel toward the target. This final progression creates the high-velocity, position-independent strike demonstrated in professional competition.

360 Jumping Spinning Heel/Hook Kick Tutorial

Prana Master's Academy - Martial Arts & Yoga

360 Spin-Back Roundhouse Kick

3 min read·10 key moments·PT5M34S video

Key Takeaways

•Foundation: The Side Kick
•Progression: The Spinning Back Turning Kick
•Progression: The Hook Kick
•Advanced: The Spinning Hook Kick

Master Paul Rana of Prana Martial Arts and UFC Gym Central ATX instructing how to knockout like Raymond Daniels using an advanced progression of the 540 Jumping Spinning Heel Kick. Taught by progressing from the Sidekick, to Back Turning Kick, to Hook Kick, to 180 Hook Kick, to 360 Spinning Heel Kick, to Jumping 360 Spinning Heel Kick, and finally the 540 Jumping Spinning Heel Kick. Very similar to what Raymond Daniels used to KO in the GLORY 16 fights in Denver, Colorado on May 3rd, 2014, though Daniels' was more of a 360 Hook Kick. For more instructional videos, including each of the kicks progressed through on this video, follow Master Prana at: www.facebook.com/PranaMartialArts www.youtube.com/PranaMartialArts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this video teach about 360 spin-back roundhouse kick?

This video covers foundation: the side kick, progression: the spinning back turning kick, progression: the hook kick. It provides detailed instruction from Prana Master's Academy - Martial Arts & Yoga.

How long does it take to learn 360 spin-back roundhouse kick?

The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 10-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.