Learning 540 Hook Kick from a TAEKWONDO MASTER

[@1986beasty]

That dude has crazy flexibility. You can tell in his kicks.

[@SenseiSeth]

For sure

[@laxus9451]

thats what u need for taekwondo

[@Thestrikeronin]

The control, balance and strength is prime! Along with the height, thats a deadly TWD practitioner.

[@justinkim4465]

id say the most important thing for taekwondo is being limber so a master will of course be siper flexible and fast

[@victoraghaebita2090]

That’s one key thing I learned from taekwondo; you gotta be flexible to perform the best trick and cheat kicks.

[@mimenmuss4552]

master david be like "yea it's super simple, just focus a bit, loosen up, and now start levitating over the grand canyon"

[@nunninkav]

This is the kick you throw in a street fight as the guy is already knocked out and falling, just for that final pizzazz.

[@kbanghart]

And then the crowd goes ooooohhhh while their cameras are going lol

[@nunninkav]

@@kbanghart yes, then you are youtube famous.

[@nunninkav]

@Wakanakapisi Hello them's the risk you take to look like a video game, action hero. Lol. I wouldn't do it, I'm just coming up with a suitable use for this technique. You also better be fighting on a nice flat, level, surface.

[@kbanghart]

@@nunninkav woohoo!!

[@kbanghart]

@Wakanakapisi Hello But omg that would make a great replay!

[@dandruff3414]

*Me trying to do this kick My whole body: "you're gonna fall on your ass" *Me actually fell on my butt My whole body: "Told ya" You did great, Sensei Seth. The guy's kicks are crazy

[@SenseiSeth]

He’s nuts for sure! Thanks bud 🙏

[@jasontoney4476]

Honestly one of the best tutorials I've seen for this kick

[@lilsodamilk7894]

You’re not gonna learn the 4360 Tornado Hurricane Kick?!

[@SenseiSeth]

Maybe tomorrow! Lol

[@tristantsang4325]

i know this is a joke and all but I'm a tricking nerd so I have to say it: hurricane kick is actually a 1080

[@napalmjr19]

TATSUMAKI SENPUKYAKU!!!!

[@10yrsjointguy]

Also the 36000000 tornado spinning kick

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

@@napalmjr19 oh boy!

[@scottjohnson926]

Props to David for doing all that with his non-dominant leg to help sensei Seth learn

[@nunninkav]

Uhhhh Dave is the real deal. That is first class instruction right there, his tips were all spot on. I never tried those spinning one leg jump kicks for fear of blowing out a knee. Jumping and landing on the same leg while spinning, never seemed safe to me, call me chicken.

[@jeanackle]

I like the way you're setting up your collabs, Sensei Seth! Please keep it up!

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks bud!! Will do

[@BarbarianKingCoC121]

0:23 every time I watch your videos that kick in the intro gets me. so clean

[@jennat.c.287]

I am becoming obsessed with kicks because of this channel

[@TheWillToFight]

That kick looks well hard

[@SenseiSeth]

Super hard, but also way easier once he explained it

[@rhiannawehrman5362]

finally!!! thank u so much for this highly requested vid!!

[@SenseiSeth]

Sure thing!

[@1xmikax]

Love or hate tkd, these guys are super flexible and light on their feet which can become a huge advantage in a real life situation. I currently take BJJ and did some kickboxing for a year prior and stretching is not something that is mandatory rather than suggested in these schools(during your own time). If it weren't for tkd in my younger days, I would be much less rounded martial artist.

[@frederickadams7619]

MAN!!!! This is a hard kick to get down!! But I’m understanding the breakdown that y’all gave me! And I have gotten way better than where I was. I just got to get it in my head that jumping and landing on the same leg is ok. Cause I’m scared that I mite broke something and that’s keeping me from jumping higher to do the kick. But I’m keep at it until I get this kick perfect!!! Thanks Masters!!!

[@SenseiSeth]

Yeaaa that’s the tough part

[@fightersbargains2262]

But Master Wright repeated its "not that difficult" but Seth whose been train I ng a couple months can't quite perfect it. So is Wright dissing Seth? It's actually the best instruction from David, that I've seen yet, however I always taught you must return immediately to same location or fighting stance and flailing you leg out plus being out of balance in finishing kind of makes it mostly unusable

[@Obscera]

I like how you're trying to implement as you learn, cause thats how we try to learn too

[@SenseiSeth]

Exactly 🙏 trying to make the transition be as smooth as possible

[@sjsmith821]

That’s the best breakdown for the 540!! I’ve been Struggling for months on this.

[@pekarbagra196]

It's a great tutorial for beginners who is struggling with 540 kick.. And i really like the idea of that non kicking leg remaining straight...

[@Riz13841]

David is a super good instructor and he makes you feel safe of what he teaches when he demonstrates it because he has a near perfect form since that 540 step up was a good instruction and he lands on the T and he is stable when he lands that's commendable and he also made the close-in open-up or tuck-in tuck-out his habit I can hope for this much proficiency 100 years later

[@pathosderdistanz9341]

8:57 Closer tight your right arm on your armpit when spinning. Swinging your arms will help you turn and keep your balance. That's how we Koreans learn the 540 Hook Kick or other spinning kicks. 9:28 Your right arm is too far from your side when spinning. David's arm too though.

[@coltonsblogs6743]

I have watched 9 videos on how to do a 540 kick and this is by far the best one! Great collab Seth love your videos!

[@SolomonMcNeil2]

That is such a great kick, good work Seth!

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks bud!!

[@rowdyhamner5466]

U can see the excitement as he kept doing it after he got it right u love to see it keep it up🤜

[@rannyennokbi2447]

My all time favourite kick

[@Diabolical-Divinity]

Ahh, Was like watching a beautiful newborn dear learning to walk for the first time. Congratulations you did it. Soon you will be majestic. Then shot by hunters, mounted and admired for all time.

[@SenseiSeth]

I’d like to see them try and hunt me

[@Diabolical-Divinity]

@@SenseiSeth I can so see Mike as Elma Fudd.

[@GLASSGHOSTHUNTERS]

This was legit awesome! This was the first tutorial I've watched for this kick that actually made sense. I'm sooo going to try this in training today.

[@Legriatactica]

Great collaboration.

[@SenseiSeth]

Thank you!

[@RandomSneezer]

I love how you shit on TKD but you always be hangin out with us 😂

[@raccoonmyroom6861]

Dude, I found this. This is such and underrated tutorial and awesome you got to do it with such a champ.

[@hotsaucemtkb575]

Going to learn this. After 15 years of training for bone breaking leg kicks I think this will be a fun kick Great video Getting through the entire collection of sensei Seth videos

[@iChefTheImpossible]

Obviously a good instructor. Has a simple system to teach a complex move.

[@supremecud147]

what an amazing master of taekwondo! great vid sensei seth!

[@SenseiSeth]

He’s awesome!! Thanks 🙏

[@supremecud147]

Sensei Seth lmao i do taekwondo and i cant even do a spin hook very well XD. but i try lol

[@Robert-xu3xh]

Yes, I have been working on trying to do a 540 roundhouse for my extreme chuck form!

[@SenseiSeth]

Oh sick!! Good luck!

[@GTommy-rt7ef]

Very good really helps me!

[@jenell73]

That 1st kick was super clean i shouted wow in public. Lol

[@ryanliu6694]

Someone send this to Juji, Brian, or Andy Le to challenge them!! Tricking and sparring lol

[@SenseiSeth]

Man that would be fun

[@martial_matt]

Truth

[@Alessio_666]

Gg

[@kzr4858]

Awesome stuff! The video was great and really helped me out in my taekwondo. You rule sensei OSU!

[@SenseiSeth]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!!

[@mymartialartacademy2343]

Very nice sir please make video on 900 kick

[@nobodyspecial2835]

Super dope. Helped me tremendously. Thank you

[@RehanAhmed-eq2tw]

idk how, but with his instructions bout the 560° hook kick, i learned how to do the tornado kick perfectly without mistakes, Sensei Wright is a miracle

[@StrawHatLaw13]

That looks cool and it looks fun to do, especially once you got it I bet!

[@SenseiSeth]

Satisfying trick to get!

[@bartimaus8738]

Lookin forward to all that stuff

[@SenseiSeth]

👍👍

[@agnikaineverdies7646]

By far the best tutorial I have seen on this, I learned it in half an hour while with other videos, I couldn’t do it for years so I gave up

[@blackomega4061]

The 540 kick is cool but can you do a 720 flying butterfly wheel dragon crescent kick? I think not.

[@SenseiSeth]

I absolutely can... maybe

[@jakecastillo2872]

Now that is a douche bag

[@kbanghart]

I just watched Cobra Kai and now of course I can do that! SMH 🤦

[@juluisreyes9094]

@@SenseiSeth nice point man. It is like in hardcore mountain biking also(downhill and dirtjump) wherein if you believe you can not do a certain routine for the first time in your mind, it is the moment that you lost. But if you believe that is possible and with constant practice and passion, a certain skill is attainable especially knowing that you have colleagues that already achieved it.

[@ShaggyGaming365]

Amazing video! Can’t wait to go to class and try this. I’ve been working on 540s for awhile now and I think this video will help me out a lot

[@truebaki]

I stared at the screen for more than 6 minutes

[@SenseiSeth]

Ah dang!!

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

what

[@VincentMMALife]

Totally forgot to leave a comment but here you go my man 😂👍🏼

[@simplykey9341]

today was the day i did it the first time after practicing and watching your video over and over again!! Thanks and greetings from Germany!!!!

[@anjanbora7943]

Thank you for bringing this taekwondo guy

[@MouMouMouMouMouMouMouMou]

That was sick, helped me a lot

[@2001thomas9]

i used to teach at master chang’s martial arts and the few things i can say about the 540 kick is that you wanna focus on your hand and knee up synchronization is key. secondly you wanna know when to lift your knee up for the lift of the 540

[@SenseiSeth]

Makes sense! That’s dope

[@skycow3208]

Great video can’t wait for the sparring and fight talk

[@SenseiSeth]

👏👏👏

[@lightxxatu]

waiting for the day you say "subscribe or i'll 540 hook kick you" ;) also a few tips for your 540, 1. like he said ,jumping on the spot is super important, you almost want to drill the single leg jump as a separate drill eg. step forward, jump and land on the same spot 2. rely less on your step and initial spin for rotation, it's what's throwing your body off balance. focus on the jump, and use your arms to bring yourself around to hook kick position 3.your posture on the spin is affecting your balance, if you can keep your body as upright as possible until the hook kick part, it'll be more stable during your spin 4. minor detail but you'll also notice your friend tucks in his non kicking leg waaaaaay more on the jump than you do, i'm not sure why it's important, but i've ended up doing it anyway

[@SenseiSeth]

Haha it’ll be a long time before that happens 😂😂 those are awesome tips!! Thanks my friend!

[@tristantsang4325]

There’s technically two ways to do this: the vertical spin or the double pump. The vertical spin is where your body stays upright the entire time. This usually makes it harder to open up your hips to do a proper hook kick, so most people who do the vertical spin will do a crescent kick instead. The double pump is the one where you tuck in your non kicking leg. For this one, you usually treat it like a 540 round kick but without the round kick, hence the chambering of the non kicking leg. People who double pump tend to lean back more, which makes it easier to open up your hips for a better kick but can also take away from your balance.

[@lightxxatu]

@@tristantsang4325 yeah I don’t double pump cuz I keep jumping backwards when I do. But on the vertical spin I do lean back when I stick my leg out for the hook, so.... best of both worlds?

[@tristantsang4325]

@@lightxxatu yeah, it's just a really big preference thing. Personally I like to double pump because it helps me get more height so I have more time to spot. Plus, it's good practice for other spinning moves that aren't completely vertical and go off axis, like the 540 round or sideswipe

[@RawDoggin_78]

i love to see your progress dude nice work!

[@rupazaman4758]

Oh great 😌😌 I can learn it very easily. I through before to see this video it will hard to learn

[@HughsAlfa33]

This kick is awesome. Definitely something I am going to learn just to look cool

[@storypersonal]

This is the first time I’ve understood how to do this kick.

[@SenseiSeth]

👏👏👏

[@camilonunez8729]

Ohh boy, you're amazing. Was so fast for you amazing

[@alexanderperalta3906]

Next is the 720° kick, Nice video dude

[@GabyTKD]

All this kind of kick are all about find the correct setup. Everyone have one and do not work the same way for everyone. Keep that in mind 👌🏼💪🏼 awesome video 🙏🏼💯

[@ZeroSumJ1]

I can 540. I can btwist. I can aerial. I’ve legit wanted this kick for 19 years and I could never get it. I’m gonna follow this video for the rest of the year until I get it lol. I’m inspired.

[@fallahkhan3483]

This is actually better explained than ginger ninja trickster.

[@yamato.impact]

Beautiful thank you to both of you masters hope I can get this down sooner or later

[@steviek1980]

great tutorial, I'm gonna work towards it over 6months! There should be no thumbs down on this...except from icy mike

[@SenseiSeth]

It’s definitely from Mike

[@justaregularguynamednoah1581]

Dude I'm so jealous there's no taekwondo schools anywhere near where I live. I've always wanted to learn how to do this kick.

[@zeusisgamin716]

TAEKWONDO IS SUCH AN AWESOME LOOKING MARTIAL ART

[@AlexisSele]

awesome video, as per usual!! really nice slow mo

[@SenseiSeth]

Thank you!

[@minttony7420]

man, you're doing so many awesome stuff

[@jaymojnr6087]

wow!! this is one of my best kicks

[@remalhassan2501]

Thank you so much for the video. This was by far the most helpful step by step explanation that I direly needed 💪💪

[@RomperExtreme69]

watch gnt's tutorial on 540 hook. Not necessarily to learn from but to understand the different ways of doing the spin in the air. In your video you're learning what gnt calls vertical spin 540 hook. try comparing it to the taekwondo version. You'll notice that it look a lot different to the other technique. For that harder version learning the 540 roundhouse is absolutely necessary. It teaches you getting that hip over the kicking leg and not around it

[@gingercore69]

Im trying to do the cheat 720 side kick(its a 540 side kick with a special step called cheat step before that makes it look like a 720 spin) and in january i almost land it in a sparring session...(im about 30 degrees short of spin, but i manage to kick anyway... I just have to jump a little sideways before) I bet this video will help me get it right, thanks!

[@michaelfrost1085]

Cool though am good at the 540 round house it's the 720 am having problems with I love your teachings I wish to be in a physical class

[@skycow3208]

do you think you could make a 540 roundhouse tutorial with him

[@VISHAL814]

Nice... Good luck 👍

[@reynardgrimm2811]

Well done!

[@huntdogthegoat2044]

Love all the vids including this banger

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks my friend!

[@huntdogthegoat2044]

@@SenseiSeth omg omg omg sensi seth called me his friend😂

[@SenseiSeth]

😂😂😂 don’t make me take it back. Kidding

[@deekshitha695]

This helped me alot ....my stepping 540 is same as yours😅

[@SenseiSeth]

Nice!!

[@Shaolin_Martial_Arts_Apeldoorn]

The kick is very nice, good for practising mind and body

[@kg1201h2]

Thank you for this video his

[@dvldgz6306]

Awesome. I can't wait to see this flood your instagram doing a 540 on a poor water bottle

[@SenseiSeth]

Hmmm... not a bad idea lol

[@davebissmire7071]

Excellent video, learnt so much from this, thanks! 👊

[@rahul2050ism]

So to make it simple for everyone 540 hook kick are of 2 types 1) linear one in which you spin with your kicking leg bent and kick with it. What you see in this video. This kick can't be used for triple target. 2) which involves a 540 roundhouse kick motion. So you do a 540 roundhouse kick motion from non kicking leg and after that before landing you hook kick with other leg. This is the kick which is used for 3 target. 2nd kick is very difficult to Learn but the first one helps in understanding the motion and clearing technique.

[@blakelyann4822]

You learnt ir perfectly Sensei Seth, amazing!

[@教父寶寶]

Very good teaching!

[@ryanwood6495]

What an amazing video

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks Ryan!

[@ryanwood6495]

@@SenseiSeth last time we spoke I was struggling with my weight and flexibility I was 260+ I'm now 220lbs 😁 thank you for all your videos they really do benefit people's lives

[@SenseiSeth]

Ryan Wood dude! That’s incredibly cool. Congrats!! How do you feel??

[@ryanwood6495]

@@SenseiSeth flexibility has gone up 40% and my kicks are a lot more stable thanks for asking. My tornado kicks still suck though 🤣

[@mr.toadstool3704]

You never lean back for the 540. You get indreacingly more confident and lift your knee more powerfully, causing a slight lean naturally. Start on one leg, skipping a 360, then add the turn. Combine the two movements. Then lift your legs. Wear socks to slide on your foot so your knee supporting muscles tire slower. Hight-wise you need a little bit more than a scissor kick, spin wise you need a spinning hook into jump 360 turn kick, anyone can do this. Do not be fooled, it is technique all the way.

[@Eatbrain615]

Woooow i love taekwondo!!!!

[@leonnnnnzz]

I've been practicing this three days now I can only do 540 but this 540 spin hook kick kinda difficult I hope I master it soon

[@joshuadefaria6244]

So cool that Steve-O from Jackass is so skilled in Taekwondo

[@SenseiSeth]

I don’t see the correlation tbh lol

[@nunninkav]

There was a short clip of Steve-O trying to Wrestle Holly Holm. It goes exactly as you would expect.

[@HerrMesser]

i waas like "c`moon mannn, you can doo itt!!!!" amazing!! nice one broh!

[@jaynellezjaynellez2996]

Yeah i call that perfection💪🏼👍🏼

[@senorspaccos5935]

amazing tutorial! Got it! :)

[@SenseiSeth]

That’s awesome!!

[@robertpeppers656]

I'm 36 years old and I have somewhat mastered the tornado kick and I am willing to try this kick and master it.

[@mellonhead9568]

giants be fly kicking!!!!!!!!!!

[@aisforannihilation1662]

I can only do that kick on Wednesdays. Sorry, it's Thursday, I can't demonstrate it. 😂

[@Kalpanikbhagwan]

Awesome kick....

[@iLurtz]

i like this video format

[@SenseiSeth]

Thanks! More to come

[@jonathancardenas5894]

Excellent....there can be steps to everything 😆!

[@SenseiSeth]

Truth!

[@c_rem6101]

There's something about Seth's intro that hits different everytime

[@SenseiSeth]

I change one thing every video!