How to Hook in Kickboxing

The hook in kickboxing is a short, quick punch that gets its power from your core, not from wildly swinging your arm. Learning how to correctly throw a hook will give it the most power and prevent you from injuring yourself in the process.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Hook in Kickboxing

1. Stand in parallel stance, with your legs shoulder-width apart.

2. Keep your knees slightly bent and loose.

3. Position your arms so that your elbows are bent and your hands are held in front of your face. Your hands should be in fists, though not tight.

4. Rotate your body slightly to the right for a right hook. Lift your right heel and bend your knee inward as you propel the punch.

5. Bring your arm forward from the hip area in an arc. Your wrist and elbow should compose a horizontal line, and your thumb should face up. Your knuckles should be horizontal as well.

6. Repeat steps four and five on your left side for a left hook.

Tips & Warnings

• The hook punch should be tight, and your arms should remain close to your body when creating the punch.
• Practice the punch slowly until you attain the correct position. Then you can perform the hook quickly, but make sure to control your movements.
• Don't swing your arm back when throwing the hook. The power of the punch comes from your core.

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