Martial Arts Strategy I've Learned From My Cats--Seriously

[Jiffy]

This is a great. First of all, it's rather amusing, but more importantly, there is some great insight. It never ceases to amaze me where people find great ideas and principles. Well done guys!

[parkerlineage]

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

Oh my goodness, I love this!! May I use this sometime?

And may I respectfully add, after watching my kittens...

11. Unexpected maneuvers such as flying leaps, while sometimes a waste of movement, can win you the fight.

12. If you must fight, be sneaky, then strike fast, strike hard, and strike a lot

13. Sometimes, a fight can be won by making yourself look big and hissing a lot (or the human equivalent )

14. When in doubt, beat your opponent into one of your buddies, then team up...or run away.

15. The most experienced fighter does not always win.

16. Sometimes, closing your eyes and flailing can beat a well thought-out plan.

Great insights, sir!

[bushido_man96]

Very nice additions!

[MizuRyu]

My cats get into boxing matches, and my 11 year old fat cat has a BRUTAL right hook. Knocks the cocky little one into a loop. Quite hilarious.

I think I'm starting to see why the Chinese warriors of old would look at Cranes, Snakes, Monkeys, Tigers, Mantises, etc, and emulate them. They all carry wisdom in combat. However, they are born with those tools, we are born with ours.

[Jiffy]

That's a great way of looking at it. Kinda like saying "base your principles upon those of the predators, but your actual technique upon your body"

[Zorbasan]

so if you see two people fighting, rattle some biscuits in a tin, the fight will break and they will run up to you and be really friendly

seriously tho, i like every point brought up in those posts. all very true.

ever watch a cat stalk its prey, its fantastic to watch. there is a reason they can catch birds and people cant.

[parkerlineage]

so if you see two people fighting, rattle some biscuits in a tin, the fight will break and they will run up to you and be really friendly

I find girl scout cookies work better for people, but it's the same concept, yeah.

[Leopard claw]

There's a saying about leopard style fighting, speed kills, not the leopard, but it's prey!

[Sohan]

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

Oh my goodness, I love this!! May I use this sometime?

And may I respectfully add, after watching my kittens...

11. Unexpected maneuvers such as flying leaps, while sometimes a waste of movement, can win you the fight.

12. If you must fight, be sneaky, then strike fast, strike hard, and strike a lot

13. Sometimes, a fight can be won by making yourself look big and hissing a lot (or the human equivalent )

14. When in doubt, beat your opponent into one of your buddies, then team up...or run away.

15. The most experienced fighter does not always win.

16. Sometimes, closing your eyes and flailing can beat a well thought-out plan.

Great insights, sir!

Those are great!

With respect,

Sohan

[alsey]

nice thread, and good observations!