Lead Hook
Punch / Striking
- 01
Shift weight slightly toward the lead leg while dropping the lead shoulder slightly to load the core musculature.
- 02
Pivot the lead foot outward 90 degrees, turning the lead knee, hip, and torso inward as a single unit.
- 03
Elevate the lead elbow parallel to the horizontal plane, maintaining a 90-degree bend between the upper arm and forearm.
- 04
Drive the fist in a horizontal arc toward the opponent's temple or jawline, aligning the forearm perpendicular to the line of impact.
- 05
Stop the arc at the target center line and return the hand to the defensive high guard.
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