| . . . where you can learn about this mysterious and ancient form of
spirituality and martial art among domestic and wild cats.
Little is known about c'at fu* among humans because its practitioners
have done such a good job of hiding its true nature from other
species. In fact, an essential element of c'at fu involves
"cloaking" much of a cat's true activity so that is seems invisible to
humans, dogs (especially), and most other creatures.
However, you can be sure that the little we can know about this powerful
state of being will be exposed for you on this page.
Preview . . .
| The Kiss |
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This photo shows Max and Mysté
one of many variations of "the kiss" which in c'at
fu appears to be used by a cat to groom another cat.
However, in reality the c'at fu master uses this technique to
induce in another cat the state called c'at na'p. Once c'at
na'p is induced in the other cat, then the c'at fu master
may elect to take the advantage and bite the other cat in the neck --an
important move called "biting in the neck." |
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This photo shows renowned animal trainer John Campolongo
receiving "the kiss" from the lion Dante. Although lions
often do this in hopes to proceed directly to "biting in the
neck," astute animal handlers can break the c'at fu hold and
preserve their necks.
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| The
Spar |
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The "spar" is not a distinct move
in c'at fu but rather a set of moves engaged by at least two
practitioners. In this photo, the tiger Ivan begins a sparring
encounter with the "side slap" move to the thigh of the tiger
Kazzan . A thigh slap will ordinarily engage the encounter-partner
(in c'at fu one does not refer to "opponents"). |
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As sparring proceeds, Ivan and Kazzan
progress to the classic standing double spar hold. Because both
upper limbs of both encounter-partners are engaged, this move is also
known as the "four-pointed spar." Notice that Ivan takes his
advantage by attempting the ubiquitous "biting in the neck"
ploy.
Tigers as a species are especially fond of sparring and have
developed a finesse of style and deepness of spiritual communication**
in their sparring than any other type of cat. The term "spars
and stripes forever" in reference to tiger sparring is used with
great reverence among c'at fu observers. |
More to come . . . stay tuned!
* the term c'at fu
(or k'at fu) is of unknown origin and whose true meaning is --thus far-- known only to practitioners of this ancient art
who have achieved a level of mastery at which they can perceive the essence and
meaning of c'at fu
* the term c'atalysis refers to the deep spiritual
communion that takes place during some c'at fu encounters (and also
during sex); a c'atalyst thus refers to an encounter-partner that
participates in such a spiritual union and therefore has triggered an increased
expression of spiritual energy
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