Hooks (grappling)

Hooks
Hooks
	Royce Gracie (white gi) demonstrates a secure rear mount with hooks on his opponent.
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.

^ Gracie, Renzo; John Danaher (2003). Mastering Jujitsu. Versa Press, Human Kinetics Books. p. 136. ISBN 978-0-7360-4404-2. 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.

[1] Gracie, Renzo; John Danaher (2003). Mastering Jujitsu. Versa Press, Human Kinetics Books. p. 136. ISBN 978-0-7360-4404-2. 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.

[1]