Thought I would give you all an update on the current WFF, World Federation of Felines, sports organization. The boys have been working to create a new sport…it is to be half boxing and half wrestling. It is interesting watching them develop this new sport. There are many trials and errors to determine which moves work best together.
So far, I can give you a sketch of what it will ultimately be like. The match starts out with the boys boxing with each other. The face each other and sit on their hind legs and swat at each other with their paws. Or some times, they stand and box with one paw.
Each of them takes and gives a few blows before one of them will jump over the other’s head and make a run for it. This is just a ploy though. The runner will suddenly turn and face his opponent and catch him in surprise. With ears back and tail switching with determination, the runner is ready for the full face attack. The pursuer is caught off guard because he expects a chase. He is faced with slowing down and preparing for a crash.
When the crash happens, they each grab for purchase on the other. The fall over and begin to wrestle. Here is where they practice many of their holds to see which one works best. They also bite and scratch. The ultimate goal is to grab a throat hold and force the other into submission.
There is a count one is declared the winner. Then they separate and begin the process all over again. They try this sport on all types of surfaces….the bed, the floor, the couch, the cat tree, the kitchen counter, the bathtub… You name it, they have tried it.
It seems that surprise attack is one of the aspects that they are still working out. How this part will work as part of a spectator sport, I am not sure. However, the art of surprise is definitely part of the process. A farovite place is in the bathroom behind the shower curtain. That can be a disadvantage if one tries to push the other into the tub. This is especially dangerous if the person happens to be in the shower and the water is running. I think that is like counting coup for Indians.
I am still not sure how the point system works. I am also not sure how many matches you have to win to be declared champion. Those details are still being worked out. Hopefully soon, I will be able to provide a score card.
