Sohan Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) These are martial arts strategies that I have picked up merely by watching my cats fight each other. A sort of "cat-fu" or the "tao of the paw", if you like:1. First strike attacks put you in a position to win.2. Most fights will indeed end up on the ground.3. When in a clinch, use your legs to strike. A lot.4. Just because the other guy cries uncle doesn't mean he's going to quit when you let go.5. It's possible to fight and be friendly afterward.6. Biting is an effective aspect of fighting.7. Don't telegraph your intentions. Wait still and calm, and strike without unnecessary movement.8. If you are losing badly, run.9. Always try to get to a higher point to gain a critical edge.10. Flurries of strikes will often break down any defense.Respectfully,Sohan Edited May 1, 2006 by Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patusai Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Nice...thanks "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtariel Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 all true There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 You forgot one:Sit quietly, let the enemy walk by, and then attack when he is not looking!!! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 Good one. You're absolutely right!Respectfully,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belasko Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I can't completely agree that they are all true, at least not all of the time, but most of them are and they all have very good points to ponder. Getting a blackbelt just says you have learned the basics and are ready to actually study the form as an art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 I can't completely agree that they are all true, at least not all of the time, but most of them are and they all have very good points to ponder.Thanks!I'd be interested to know what your thoughts are about those that you don't agree with. I certainly wouldn't hold it against anyone to disagree. And you're absolutely correct about no absolutes in this case. They're just cats, anyways. I wouldn't fight like a crane or drunken monkey in every case either. Respectfully,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizuRyu Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Cats are nature's ninjas indeed lol "They look up, without realizing they're standing in the palm of your hand""I burn alive to keep you warm" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted April 30, 2006 Author Share Posted April 30, 2006 See this if you haven't already:http://www.jokejoint.com/kungfucat.shtmlI don't remember if I posted it or not.Respectfully,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belasko Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I'd be interested to know what your thoughts are about those that you don't agree with. I certainly wouldn't hold it against anyone to disagree. And you're absolutely correct about no absolutes in this case. They're just cats, anyways. I wouldn't fight like a crane or drunken monkey in every case either. Respectfully,SohanIMO "most Fights" won't end up on the ground. I base this judgement on my experience from fights when I was younger, and most did not end up on the ground. Also talking with multiple law enforcement officers and bouncers, all of whom have been in multiple fights d/t their line of work. They routinely stated that the fights they had been in did not end up on the ground until the opponent was taken down for restraint purposes or had been K.O.'ed and ended up there. I'm not saying that none of them end up there, just not the majority, unless you start there or want to be there.The other item I don't completely agree with is that biting is a necessary aspect of fighting. I'm not saying it isn't effective, I'm just saying it isn't "necessary." With that said, I also don't discount it as an option or expect that my opponent would not use it. In certain circumstances it would probably be very high on my list of choices. Getting a blackbelt just says you have learned the basics and are ready to actually study the form as an art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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