Over Hook (Cracking)

[YouKnowWho]

I just find this beautiful short clip. This throw not only takes your opponent down. It also put you in dominate position. I'm glad to see that more throws are used in cage fight.



Sometime when you talk about "head lock", people will say that the head lock is very risky because you will give your opponent a chance to have one of his arm to wrap around your waist. What people may not realize that is your opponent's waist holding will give you a chance to apply "over hook (crack)" on his arm. The "over hook (crack)" is a door open move which can lead you into many throws (depend on how your opponent will response to your "over hook (crack)". The head lock and over hook are twin brothers. One can be changed into another smoothly.

The harder that your opponent tries to hold on your waist, the easiest it will be for you to use your over hook. The contact point is given to you for free. If you use both hands (one hand hold on his arm and one hand hook on his arm), it will be very difficult for your opponent to get away.

What's your opinion on this move?