Is there an actual martial art that teaches the use of the iron claw?

Question

By iron claw, I mean the three pronged weapon that fits over your hand and wrist. It's seen in movies and video games, especially on Vega from Street Fighter II.

Answer 1

That's a weapon of myth. There have been folks that have played around with them but for the most part they were never seriously used by anyone. Many warrior groups dabbled with claw like weapons that would attach to the arm or fingers, but for the most part they were for show to frighten the enemy or to cause a distraction. They were not a primary weapon.

There is also a style of Kung Fu called Iron Claw. It's based on a mixture of the Eagles Claw and Iron Finger (also called 1 and 2 Finger Zen or Chan) styles. The use of this style is basically a lot of raking motions at the eyes, throat and ears along with hard grips and some Chi-Na pressure point work.

Answer 2

Are you aware that if you learn this style, it'll be absolutely useless? You'll never be able to carry a such weapon around with you on street and if you ever use it on anyone for ANY reason, then you probably would end up in prison for excessive use of force or assault.

Answer 3

I would have thought Kung Fu but a little impractical do oyu not think?

Answer 4

probably variations of the shuko. there is a version that fits on the back of the hand.

Answer 5

only maxwell smart can tell you that.oh you said claw not craw.

Answer 6

I think in Kung-Fu they do.....