An idiom describing a specific circular Method of Execution which makes contact with its intended target after passing the apex of the circle on which it travels.

Inflected Form(s):

Hooking (adjective), Hooks (plural), Hooked (past tense)

Comments:

Hooking maneuvers emphasizes the Width Zone when executed horizontally, and the Height Zone when executed vertically.

Hooks require a Contact Penetration range of depth.

The Postural Position of both you and your opponent have a large influence over the available paths an intended weapon can travel.

During execution of the maneuver, the position and/or Geometric Angle of the weapon generally has the effect of catching and/or sticking itself to the target being struck - with the target being pulled back toward (in the general direction of) the practitioner.

Derivation:

The term is originates from the boxing definition of hook - meaning a short blow delivered with the arm bent at the elbow.

Related Definition(s):

Butt, Circle, Claw, Contact, Focus, Gouge, Hammer, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Thrust, Weapon, Whip

Related Argot(s):

Hook

Related Term(s):

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Contact Penetration, Economy of Motion, Geometric Angle, Gravitational Marriage, Method of Execution, Postural Position, Weapon Alignment

Related Basic(s):

Hook Kick, Hook Punch