Heel Hook

Heel Hook – Grappling Technique

This page provides details on how to do a Heel Hook. This technique is used by grappling martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. Martial arts students should also study Heel Hook Escapes in order to counter Heel Hook techniques.

All grappling techniques are potentially dangerous and should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor. For more grappling techniques, please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Grappling section.

Instructional Videos on Heel Hooks