Tearing and Grabbing:

[rachard1583]

An open handed movement is used in tiger claw for tearing and grabbing. Fingernails are dug deep into the skin so the move utilizes more movements then just using grabbing and gripping with the hands which of course is also used.

Once the fingernails have been dug deep into the opponents skin, skin can be shredded right off the bone when utilizing the tiger claw moves. One of the most lethal forms of martial arts, tiger claw is deadly.

[clouddragon]

I think Chinese and Japanese styles alike have a Chin Na incorporated into their systems of combat. The Tai Chi Chuan I practise has many grab and control techniques and the Nei Kung exercises include grabbing/seizing and tearing techniques in conjunction with attacking certain points of the body that are effective. It doesn't really involve digging nails deep into the skin as I believe this to impair ones "Ting Jing" (listening to opponents movements to take advantage) but it does involve twisting muscle from the bone or misplacing the bone or joint. Alot of these techniques are taught inside the door to men or women of good character who have built a relationship with the master. I would suggest that these type of fighting application are more difficult if challenged by a person in thick clothing or padded type jacket/coat. However the throat can be attainable or the cheeks of the face, eyes or groin. I always advice to students to take the nearest target (why go in pursuit of what is afar, when you can take advantage of what is near). My favourite Chin Na or shall we say Dim Mak , is a clean blow to the opponents chin if the opportunity presents itself !

[empty cup]

I agree it is deadly......my instructor will often spar with me just using tiger claw, eagle claw or crane. He will use the the tiger claw to pull away your defences [he has very conditioned fingers and hands]

[ThreeTreasures]

I agree it is deadly......my instructor will often spar with me just using tiger claw, eagle claw or crane. He will use the the tiger claw to pull away your defences [he has very conditioned fingers and hands]

Hi I am ThreeTreasures, what method does he use for this if you don't mind me asking?