Understanding the Jackknife Kick The jackknife is an exciting martial arts kick that combines two powerful kicks in mid-air. It features a roundhouse kick and a spinning hook kick, making it one of the more challenging tricks to master. Like any kicking trick that involves multiple kicks, the jackknife requires practice and precision. In this article, we’ll break down the jackknife using the cheat step as a set-up to simplify the process. The Take Off Creating momentum towards the front side...