Video: Tiger Claw Strike Head Academy Kung Fu by Head Academy Kung Fu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Hung Gar's tiger claw strikes with the palm heel while the fingers curl like claws, training grip strength and rooted striking.
3 key details
- Fingers curled and tensed, palm heel leads.
- Drive from horse stance.
- Exhale on each strike.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Claw hand tension holds
- 2:00Slow strikes in horse stance
- 3:00Bag palm strikes
- 2:00Alternating strikes
- 1:00Finger stretch
Safety
Strike the bag with the palm heel only; never with the fingertips.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
