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Classification | Grappling |
Style | Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling |
Parent hold | Back Mount |
Child hold(s) | Body triangle |
Hooks is a term in grappling martial arts that generally refers to the use of careful positioning of a practitioner’s feet and legs to control and manipulate the movement or position of their opponent. One of the most common uses of hooks is in the back control position to prevent escape.[1] However, a practitioner may alternatively use hooks to defend, sweep, or attack their opponent.
In this position, your legs and feet serve a crucial role: They lock you into place, functioning as hooks that enable you to ride your opponent no matter which way he rolls and moves.