Proper execution of the Tigers Claw
By: Carl Cestari - 03/18/02
Extend the hand in a complete line with the forearm, just as one would in forming the edge of hand blow.
Bend the wrist upward at NO more than a 45 degree angle.
Simply tense and "hook" the fingers slightly. This resembles a Tigers Claw.
This blow is used JUST like a fast and hard LEFT JAB. Piston like, NO fish tailing!
Target the eyes with the "clawed" fingers. As the fingers make solid contact(and it DOES NOT matter if you strike the eyes or NOT!) the wrist will NATURALLY flex and the PALM will crush the nose and the HEEL of the hand smash the chin. At least that's the ideal.
Now an assailant MUST come into your range to do YOU any damage. Whenever he DOES...........TIGERCLAW! Once, twice three times........whatever. Get the job done.
Take a lesson from boxing here: How often is a good left lead blocked or avoided? Not often at ALL. Any boxing coach worth his salt knows the left is your bread and butter so to speak. As it is with the Tigers Claw.
And...............old boxing cliche' - "lead with speed - follow with power".
Re-read my post under Essentials for more info on the Tigers Claw.
Hope this helps!
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