Cat Fight

Domesticated cats are carnivores and natural hunters. They mostly hunt game that is smaller than they are; seldom will they take on anything larger than they are, but when they have to, they use cunning and intimidation to avoid a fight. When a fight is inevitable, they fight with a fiery, and make their escape at the first opportunity. We can learn something about fighting from watching cats fight.

• Being agile, in good physical condition, skilled in combat, and wearing a thick coat are assets in a fight.
• Use all your senses to avoid a fight.
• Blend in with your surroundings to avoid notice.
• If you see a threat, freeze so it does not see you, watch it, and see if it goes away.
• If a threat approaches, quickly and stealthily leave the area.
• If facing a threat, crouch and go on the alert.
• Make yourself seem larger by pulling your shoulders back and keeping your head high.
• Speak with authority and keep your eyes on the threat.
• Smile to show the teeth, in a non-threatening manner.
• Stand your ground, keeping eye contact with the opponent at all times.
• When attack is imminent, strike first.
• Stay on your feet, but be willing to take it to the ground if necessary.
• When in a clinch, strike repeatedly with your legs and arms.
• Biting can be effective, even if it is to non-vital areas.
• Just because the opponent whimpers, cries, and sounds whipped, it does not mean the fight is over.
• Move deliberately and do not telegraph your intentions.
• Strike quickly and unexpectedly.
• Rest between attacks and then charge back in with a flurry of attacks.
• If you are getting whipped, run away and lick your wounds.
• Seek higher ground and use it to your advantage.
• Use escape routes that the opponent cannot use, or will have difficulty in using.
• It is possible to fight an opponent and be friendly afterward.

Finally, after the confrontation is over, go home, lie down in your favorite spot, and lick yourself.