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My Dm thinks that there shouldn't be an AoO because the monster is getting the trip or grapple as free action after a bite or hit that wouldn't normally provoke and AoO. is there any clarification by pathfinder on this or is it strictly house rule how its ruled? or is he just making something more complicated then it is an just denying me a AoO??

that what i thought

Maneuver Defense (Ex): At 3rd level, if a maneuver master has an Improved combat maneuver feat, any creature attempting that maneuver against the maneuver master provokes an attack of opportunity, even if it would not normally do so. This ability replaces still min

If a creature with Grab or Trip ...like a monster..bear or cat hits with their attack and they get a free trip or grapple...does the monk get an AoO against that target for attempting the maneuver??

My dm said no...but i disagree...the monk ability states that--

"any creature attempting that maneuver against the maneuver master provokes an attack of opportunity, even if it would not normally do so"
if it were just against someone with improved ability wouldn't it just say that??? shouldn't it work anytime a maneuver is performed? even from a free trip or grab??