Techniques across the arts › Punches
Punches
Hook
Names by art: Boxing: Hook · Muay Thai: Mat tawad / Mat wiang san · Savate: Crochet · Kickboxing: Hook · MMA: Hook
Appears in 5 arts.
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Biomechanics: what the body does
A short circular punch with the elbow bent around 90 degrees and the forearm roughly parallel to the floor. Power comes from the pivot of the same-side foot and the rotation of hips and torso; the arm is a rigid lever rather than a swinging limb.
Appears in 5 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Boxing | Hook |
| Muay Thai | Mat tawad / Mat wiang san |
| Savate | Crochet |
| Kickboxing | Hook |
| MMA | Hook |
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Sources
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Wabukan (2026). “Hook”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/gancho (accessed 2026-10-30).
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