The one thing that really puzzles me about this, are the tactics involved. 
Now I have huge and abiding respect for both the Nepalese and Indian martial traditions and I believe that both cultures produce Warriors of the highest bravery and skill. 
That said...... 
Even with a large Kuk, I can't see even the most skilled warrior having more than a poor chance of taking off a paw on the first attack. 
Cats are kinda famous for their reflexes, and a tiger has two dinner plate sized paws and a huge mouth full of teeth! Thats a big spread of potential death flying at you.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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