The third step in this progression focuses on using power to break the guard of your opponent. The hook kick will be moving the hands out of the way, enabling the round kick to be a scoring technique.
Sparring | Point Sparring | Point Fighting | Kicking | Power
The first step of this 6-part progression is the basic hook kick - roundhouse kick combo. Focus on reducing the movement to provide a faster kick.
Sparring | Point Fighting | Point Sparring | Kicking
The fifth step of this progression incorporates an element of spacing. If the opponent retreats during the hook-round, you must add a lunging back fist to cover the distance.
Sparring | Point Sparring | Point Fighting | Kicking | Punching | Spacing