An idiom describing a specific Method of Execution which utilizes one or more contact points of the weapon being used - while the contact points maintain a relatively parallel, and side-by-side Path of Execution across the target surface.

Inflected Forms(s):

Clawing (adjective), Claws (plural), Clawed (past tense)

Comments:

Clawing can be effected using Natural Weapons or Man-Made Weapons.

See claw in basics for more information on a natural claw.

Claws are executed using the tip(s) of a weapon.

Claws are generally executed such that the tip(s) of the weapon are delivered in a parallel fashion, rather than in-line (see rake.

Claws require at least a Surface Contact range of depth.

Example(s):

Immediately after executing a Heel-Palm strike to the opponent's face, dragging the finger tips downward across the face would demonstrate a claw.

Opposite(s):

Poke, Rake

Related Definition(s):

Align, Butt, Circle, Contact, Contour, Focus, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Rip. Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Thrust, Tip, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

Angle of Contact, Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Economy of Motion, Geometric Angle, Gravitational Marriage, Lock-out, Method of Execution, Path of Execution, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Surface Contact, Weapon Alignment

Related Argot(s):

Claw

Related Basic(s):

Claw, Heel-Palm