A Specialized, Vise-Like, move created by wrapping one or more arms around any part of the opponent in order to create some form of control or injury.

Inflected Form(s):

Hugging (adjective), Hugs (plural), Hugged (past tense)

Comments:

Hug is a specific form of a Vise-Like move, which refers to wrapping an arm (or arms) around any part of the opponent.

Hugs are usually re-enforced by creating Closed Circle Strength with the hands.

Hugs are often applied with the intent of hindering the opponent's breathing by constricting the arms around either the body or the throat area.

Hugs are often applied by larger people to smaller people.

Hugs fall into the Dead Hand or Applied attack category.

Hugs can be either Minor or Major in application.

A.K.A.:

Bear hug

Related Definition(s):

Applied, Bite, Breathe, Choke, Contact, Dead, Defense, Dimension, Distance, Execute, Grab, Hold, Major, Maneuver, Method, Minor, Move, Nullify, Offense, Path, Pin, Pinch, Press, Sandwich, Scissor, Shear, Specialized, Squeeze, Stomp, Travel, Vise-Like, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Dead Hand, Environmental Object, Environmental Weapon, Man-Made Weapon, Natural Weapon, Purposeful Aggression