Karate Kicking Technique – Ura Mawashi Geri (Hook Kick)

This page provides details on the Karate kicking technique known as Ura Mawashi Geri (or hook kick). A hook kick does not generate a lot of power but it is often used as a surprise kick. It can be quickly snapped in order to strike an opponent’s head. To learn more about hook kicks, martial arts students should also visit the main Hook Kicks page.

For additional Karate kicking techniques, visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Karate Kicks page. Or to learn about different kicks used by other martial arts styles, please visit our main List of Martial Arts Kicks section.

Shotokan Karate Instructional Video on Ura Mawashi Geri (Hook Kick)

Kawaga Sensei Demonstrating Ura Mawashi Geri (Hook Kick)

Material on this wiki may not be copied or reproduced. All rights reserved. This website is copyright protected under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act. For other terms & conditions, please read our legal disclaimer and privacy policy.

This site is for informational purposes only. All martial arts techniques and exercises should be supervised by a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. The information on these pages and videos is meant only to reinforce and supplement the instruction given at your martial arts classes. To properly understand these techniques, you need to learn them from a martial arts instructor who can provide you with an in-depth explanation of the technique, help correct your mistakes, answer your questions and detail how the technique should be utilized. In addition, all martial arts techniques and training should be used safely and responsibly.