Hooks are Straight Punches, not Swings

A common misconception about throwing a hook in boxing, kickboxing, or MMA, is that the punch is a swing. Hooks are not swings. There is no arc to a hook. The elbow comes up at an angle, but the punching mechanics of the upper arm are identical to a straight punch. HOW? Because the arm will only move a few inches forward in a straight line. The body, and more importantly the footwork will do the rest.

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Ramsey Dewey is a retired pro fighter, combat sports coach, referee, and fight commentator… and occasional musician based in Shanghai, China.

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I fought professionally in Mixed Martial arts, Sanda, Muay Thai, K1 and American kickboxing from 2004-2011 when I was forced to retire due to a broken skull and being blinded in one eye. I hold a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Black belts in multiple traditional martial arts, and competed in Taekwondo and kyokushin karate. I also train in catch wrestling, sambo, taijiquan, judo, and boxing.

I currently coach at the Animal MMA gym, the Extreme Fight Lab, and the Mordor Fight Club, all in Shanghai, China.