This page teaches you how to do a Taekwondo spinning hook kick. A spinning hook kick can
be difficult to learn but it is a very effective
Taekwondo kick. To learn other kicking techniques, please visit
our Taekwondo kicks
page.
Video Instructions - How to do a Spinning Hook Kick
Written Instructions - How to do a Spinning Hook Kick
Start in your
kicking stance. You will use your rear leg in this
kick.
If you are in a
right kicking stance, turn your body to the right
until you are facing directly away from your target.
During this movement, you should pivot on your left
foot.
Continue turning to
the right and look over your right shoulder at
your target - you need to see what you are hitting.
Easy method - Sweep
your leg back in a big arc (your knee will be raised
up & out as you kick). Easier to gain momentum but
also easier for opponent to see & counter.
More difficult
method - Thrust your kick backwards like a back
kick. Harder to gain the circular momentum but it is
a faster and more deceptive kick.
Snap the kick as you
approach the side
of the target (i.e. head). This is the hook part of
the kick.
Hit the target with
the back of your heel (lots of bone - so this is
a very powerful hick) or with the sole of your foot. Do not
hit with the side of your foot.
Sweep through the target
and bring your right leg
back to your original starting
position after you have completed your
kick. Be ready to follow up with your next attack or
to counter your opponent's attack.
