To Everybody

[TACTICALFIGHTER]

HEY GUYS CAN YOU PLS. GIVE ME INFORMATION ON HOW EACH TECHNIQUES I'VE LISTED BELOW EXECUTED:
1. DOUBLE STRAIGHT LEAD
2. TIGHT HOOK
3. LOOSE HOOK
4. HORIZONTAL HOOK
5. UPWARD GROIN STRIKE
6. OVERHAND DOWNWARD STROKE
7. UPWARD/DOWNWARD VERTICAL BACKFIST
8.STIFF-ARMED(BIG BACKFIST)
9.VERTICAL HOOK KICK
10. INVERTED HOOK KICK

THANX A LOT GUYS.

[doubleouch]

Ha Ha Ha Ha!
go find an instructor. You can't teach that stuff over the internet.

[ryanhall]

Good response, Doubleouch.

TacFighter,
You posted this same question on the other forum I moderate and you got the same answer Doubleouch gave. Do what doubleouch said. And stop writing in caps. Thank you.

[Lizard]

I know I shouldnt encourage him but...

Uses for the Loose Hook:

A Loose Hook is a close range punch. It is best executed inside, when a straight punch lacks effectiveness.

It is effective as follow up in a combination of attacks. It is generally not a leading attack.

The targets for this strike are numerous. It can be employed to strike the head, ribs or even the groin.

The Mechanics:

To practice the punch individually, the target is approached in a stance that is a little more square than usual. Squaring off enables the use of both hands freely. Also, with the feet closer together it becomes easier to Bob & Weave, Slip etc.

The body is relaxed to faclitate the whipping motion that will generate the power in this hook. The rear hand remains near the chin to protect the head, while the lead is held a bit lower, ready to strike.

Initiating the punch, the hips open slightly and turn towards the point of impact.

The lead hand whips outward, thrown by the the momentum of the hips. The elbow turns upwards, lining up behind the fist. The arm is raised almost to a 90° angle from the body. (this angle may vary according to the height of the punch).

The leading foot follows the same direction. The rear heel is lowered as it turns to open the hips.

Upon impact, the front foot lands with the heel raised. The rear turns to complete the power line. This "power line" is crucial in the generation of power.

Using the hips, the the punch follows through the target, ending three to five inches behind it.

Summary:

The Loose Hook is an extremely powerful punch when landed correctly. For many, it proves to be difficult to perfect but it is a weapon that is well worth the time invested.

[Lizard]

I got this information from a website http://home.earthlink.net/%7ejeettek...es/page12.html

Uses for the Tight Hook:

The tight hook is a very versitile strike. It may be thrown anywhere from a medium to long distance.

It is possible to use it in combination, as a counter attack, as well as using it to lead.

Esentially it is not a hook in the convetional sense. It is a straight punch, although it lands on the side of the target just as a hook does.

The Mechanics:

The first thing that moves is the lead hand, initiating the punch. It moves straight, similar to a straight lead.

The lead foot lifts and steps slightly towards the right. (left if the left hand is in the lead)

The rear leg pushes off forward, into the target. Simultianiously, pivoting the body to the right.

The pivot continues with the hips turning into the punch.

Landing first is the hand, the front foot, and then the rear, to line up at a 30-45 degree angle from the opponent.

To complete the power line, the entire body should be in a straight line, behind the fist.

Summary:

The Tight Hook may lack the wallup of the loose hook but its versitility more than makes up for it.


The straight lead is one of the most effective techniques in JKD as well as being one of the most important. The principles involved in this attack are fundamental to all of JKD. This is only a very brief description. The straight lead is a very intricate and scientific punch. Its perfection takes a great amount of practice and deserves a lot of attention to the details. To effectively learn this punch requires hands on training. It cannot be completely understood from its explanation.

It is a punch that is launched from the leading hand. Although its mechanics are completely different, it can be equated to a boxers jab. Like the jab, it can be used as a feeler, to measure distance or to create openings for subsequent attacks. Unlike the jab, it , when performed correctly, can have the sting of a knock out punch.

From the ready position the hand is held loosely and relaxed. Pointing towards the target, the hand starts the motion straight and unswerving. Following the hand, the front foot lifts slightly off the ground. Quickly, the muscles of the rear leg push the forward, propelling the body weight behind the punch with great momentum.

The arm travels completely straight throughout the entire motion. Upon impact, the fist lands first, having been relaxed all the way through, clenching at the last moment with a final snap three inches past the point of impact. All energy and momentum are focused on the bottom three knuckles, the fist being held vertically. Followed by the fist is the front foot, and then the rear. The shoulder extends, and the hips snap, thrusting through the target. With the arm, shoulder, and hips in action the body forms a straight line (The power line) at the final destination. This facilitates a minimum amount of wasted energy. The entire body weight collides with the target.

Upon retraction, the arm is pulled back by the hips as quickly as it was launched. the body recovers into its original position smoothly, without loss of balance. With a clean recovery, you are ready for another attack.

The speed of the straight lead depends on the hand leaving first, creating the ultimate in non-telegraphic motion. Also, traveling in a straight line, it takes the shortest route possible.

The power depends on, the speed, its straight path, and the creation of the power line as explained earlier.

I will be sure to write more on the Straight Lead due to its significance to JKD as a whole.