Shasan good to see u have an open mind of this topic.
But an important point many people over look is that,
it doesnt matter how hard a kick is,
if it cant be applied!
Application of a kick is what determines a good kick.
The ability to land it on the opponent.
Any kick not delivered properly can leave you vulnerable to your opponent.
i.e. a simple front kick not delivered properly and the withdrawn can leave you vulnerable, but this hook kick is much more risky.
Personally, I dont like "risky",
it's how a fight is either won spectacularly or thrown away!
I just dont see any reason to use this kick.
there are so many other things to do in that situation.
A good fighter wont get caught by it,
he will "set-u-up" and there are a number of things to wipe the hook kicker out!.
All that glitters is not gold!
Stick with simple kicks!
If you like power, I would say that the spinning back kick can be as powerful and is more practical
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