Ive had many different teachers over the years and they all have taught me differently.
One said Bong sau + Tan sau, another one said Tan sau + Pak sau, and some else told me I think was Wu sau on its own.
What are your opinions?
blocking hook
actually there’s many ways to block a hook… easiest is if your timing is correct… you can just go in and beat him with a straight line punch…
however if your timing is off, then you need to block first then counter… also depends what kind of hook involved.. short hook or wide swing hook?
The worst way would be to block it with your head, or trying to catch his hooking hand in mid-air with your teeth. It would be a great party trick though, and could also be a good way of honing your reflexes.
Next on the list of worst blocks I’d say would be an “Elvis” block, followed by trying to kick his hooking arm (unless he’s leaning down trying to hook-punch your lower body or your leg, but that would be extremely unlikely).
As for “blocks” that work, I like tan+pak, because a tight hook that gets around the tan can usually be caught by the pak sao.
Tan sau, fok sau, or pak will do
Tan sau would have to be turned into his arm. Fok sau would have to be shot above his or her bicep to be effective. If yor goin to try a pak, make sure you either pak his shoulder or his bicep. Paking the bicep is more effective because if the person has a long reach, you might not be able to stop him at the shoulder.
A solid hook is very hard to block.
Duck and roll, or move back.
The great thing about hooks is they pass through most blocks into your blind spot.
I find the best way to deal with a hook is as he swings, step back, grab his arm, and send him in the direction that his arm is swinging, this get’s him off balance, and his whole lower body is open for attack, unless he’s experienced, then he may cover his ribs and kidney’s, but you can still hit him in the face 
It depends on your distance…
If you’re 4 feet away, then nothing is necessary. Even at 3 feet nothing is necessary. When you’re close enough (let’s say one foot away) for that person to actually do damage to you. It really depends on where your arms are at the time, considering that distance.
At 4 feet away, it’s quite easy to say , “yeah, i’d use a _______”, since you have much time to think, and execute that “perfect technique”. But at 4 feet away, there is no fight.
also depends
on the type of hook.
Larger swinging hooks vs smaller/quicker hooks. Smaller quicker hooks are harder to deal with.
Jeff has the right idea. The hook and the uppercut are the two biggest go for broke punches. Its easy to over extend them.
How would you block an Hook punch?
I dont know, only my body does.
Whats the point of trying to recognise the solution??..too much time for this.
S.Teebas
Advance
Hello,
I am sorry to say that I disagree with Jeff about stepping back. Whenever you step back or retreat you are actually giving ground to your opponent. Take a kick for example, it has power near the end of the foot, by stepping in you are able to intercept and cut the attack before the point of power. While you may still get hit it is with nowhere near the amount of power possible at full extension. This is true for a club or other blunt weapon as well. Of course, you should aim not to get hit.
As to the hook;
I have found that if I use a Taun Da with a turn it works fairly well. A lot will depend upon the point of contact with the arm. In other words if you cut the angle above the elbow, near the bicep, then there is the possibility of the arm hooking around and hitting you. However, with a step forward and angling the effect of such a hit, if it lands is reduced greatly. However, you can make contact above the elbow with more of a forward cutting type of action and be safe from most attacks, you can even use a slightly different technique and strike the arm or shoulder area. Now when you combine the Tuan with a punch you improve you odds of stopping an attack and not getting hit. The force of your step or turn in combination with your punch and Taun, or whatever, will more times than not nullify the opponents attack.
While doing a Taun you can use forward energy and cut the angle. You can also smother the attack with a more downward type of energy which will drop the attack and if done properly cause some pain to the opponent.
Some other options would be to use a Biu Sau or you oculd use the Man Sau as found in the Chum Kui to deflect the attack and guide it away from your body.
Just some thoughts to keep things going.
Peace,
Dave
I agree with Ed.
In principle, when someone throws a hook, they are leaving a hole and we just want to fill it. So the most principled reply is to punch thru the hole (as if, in chi sao, your partner’s elbow is out on the fuk sao so you whack 'em).
I’m kinda leery of any shifting/turning while on the inside.
But…when the poo hits the fan you do what you have to do and then spend the next few weeks second guessing yourself.