A martial art idiom referring to a specific type of offensive grab physically distinguishable by squeezing primarily with the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger; but may also include the other fingers.

Comments:

Tiger's Mouth is most typically executed to the opponent's trachea and therefore oriented relatively the same as a vertical punch.

The easiest way to understand the Tiger's Mouth is that it is simply a specialized form of offensive grab with its own name.

Derivation:

The term Tiger's Mouth comes from both the resemblance to the mouth of a tiger and how it is used resembling a tiger's bite.

Related Definition(s):

Intent, Move, Strike, Target, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Degree of Intent, Offensive Defense

Related Self-Defense:

Raining Lance

Related Basic(s):

Grab