This page provides details for the Chinese martial arts “Tiger Claw” technique. This technique is used in self-defense situations by martial artists in order to escape an attacker (i.e. by striking their neck). This striking technique is associated with Kung Fu styles such as Fu Jow Pai (Tiger Claw Kung Fu). For information on other punches and hand/arm strikes, please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Punches & Strikes page.
To use this technique, martial arts students form their hands into an arc (like a tiger’s or crab’s claw) and seek to strike an opponent’s neck. They can also try to grab and rip their opponent’s neck or attack pressure points during this strike. This technique is also be used by martial artists against other “soft” targets such as the face/eyes and groin. This strike is similar to the Kung Fu Eagle Claw technique.
Martial arts punches & strikes and all other martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized.
Video of the Tiger Claw Technique