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Jiffy
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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!
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parkerlineage
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 03 Sep 2004
Posts: 948
Location: Redding, CA
Styles: American Kenpo - 12 years; Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu - Starting! (Dabbled in Wushu, Eagle Claw)
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:25 pm Post subject: Re: Martial Arts Strategy I've Learned From My Cats--Serious |
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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!
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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Very nice additions!
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MizuRyu
Green Belt
Joined: 30 Aug 2005
Posts: 381
Location: Michigan
Styles: Present: Judo/Boxing, Past: Ryu-Te, Tang Soo Do, Wing Chun, BJJ
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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.
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Jiffy
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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"
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Zorbasan
Green Belt
Joined: 27 Jul 2006
Posts: 423
Location: Adelaide
Styles: Shotokan and ICHF Hapkido plus any other style i can get into a seminar on
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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.
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parkerlineage
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 03 Sep 2004
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Location: Redding, CA
Styles: American Kenpo - 12 years; Danzan Ryu Ju Jitsu - Starting! (Dabbled in Wushu, Eagle Claw)
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| 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.
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Leopard claw
Orange Belt
Joined: 09 Aug 2004
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Styles: White Lotus Kung Fu, Judo, Isshin-Ryu and Shorei-Ryu for life!
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| Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 10:22 pm Post subject: Very cool topic! |
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There's a saying about leopard style fighting, speed kills, not the leopard, but it's prey!
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Sohan
Black Belt
Joined: 08 Apr 2006
Posts: 1986
Location: Atlanta
Styles: Shorin Ryu Karate-Do, Muay Thai, Shudokan Karate-Do, Boxing, BJJ, Hung Gar Gung Fu
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| Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Martial Arts Strategy I've Learned From My Cats--Serious |
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| Sohan wrote: |
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
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alsey
Purple Belt
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
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Location: UK
Styles: shotokan (2nd dan), jujitsu (3rd kyu), kendo (1st dan).
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nice thread, and good observations!
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on the post.
