Week 8 - Utilizing the Hook to Counter an Attack! 

🥋👊Welcome back to Kickin It On Vacation. Because you’re on vacation, but you still need to train! For this week, we’re diving into how to throw the hook and how combinations can utilize it to help you step off the line and avoid a counter-strike. This will level up your skills and really help you be more effective when sparring.
First, we’ll cover some drills to get your footwork going with an emphasize on the body mechanics of throwing jab, punch and hook while staying mobile. These warmup drills will get you moving and lay the ground work for delivering effective and powerful strikes.
As we progress, we'll take it a step further and introduce the concept of stepping off the line. Stepping off the line is an essential skill that allows you to move out of the direct line of attack, minimizing the opponent's chances of landing a successful strike. This will all build to a combination that avoids an attacker’s strike with delivering your own combination featuring a hook and a round kick.
Finally, we’ll cover an exciting drill that is intended to increase the speed and accuracy of your hook!
So get ready to unleash your inner warrior and take your martial arts to new heights! Hit that "Subscribe" button, click the notification bell, and let’s get going!
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