Video: Taekwondo Fundamentals: Hook Kick by TaekwondoShawn. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Huryeo chagi swings the heel back in a hooking arc toward the head. It's common in sparring against opponents who lean back.
3 key details
- Chamber like a side kick.
- Extend past the target.
- Pull the heel back hard.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Hip openers
- 2:00Chamber holds
- 3:00Slow hook kicks
- 2:00Fast hook kicks
- 1:00Hamstring stretch
Safety
Warm hamstrings first.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
