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About the Publication
In a world where being the biggest, loudest, or most dramatic often gets mistaken for strength, it’s easy for the quieter souls to feel overshadowed. Aikido for Cats – Puurrfect Self-Defense in a Dog’s World is a reminder that true power doesn’t need volume—or claws—to be felt.
This book is for the ones who move softly, notice everything, and choose presence over panic. For the introvert in a world of loud opinions. For the small cat practising calm technique while everyone else is busy barking. For anyone who has ever been underestimated, talked over, or told to “stand up for yourself” without being shown how.
Through the graceful demonstrations and wry wisdom of Tom Sensei, you’ll discover that:
Balance can defeat brute force
Stillness can outmanoeuvre chaos
And a well-timed sidestep is sometimes the greatest victory of all
Yes, it’s disarmingly adorable.
Yes, it will make you smile.
But beneath the whiskers and whisker-fu, there is a simple truth:
Strength is not loud.
Strength is aligned.So take a deep breath.
Center your energy.
And learn to stand tall—even if you’re only a foot off the ground and take naps very seriously.
Harmony isn’t just possible.
It’s instinct.
Just ask the cat.
You barked. Adorable. Let me help you lie down. You were tripping on your aggression anyway. I was just there. Purring.
Product Details
Publisher: The Ran Network
Publication date: 12 December 12 2025
Language: English
Print length: 158 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8278349730
Item weight: 290 g
Dimensions: 17.78 x 0.91 x 25.4 cm
Part of series: Imaginarium
Table of Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Foreword
Disclaimer
Introduction: From Curious Kitten to Calm Combatant
Part 1 – Foundations of the Feline Warrior
The Dojo – More Than Just a Place to Practice
The Kamiza – Sacred Shelf, Serious Vibes
Reigi – TheWay of Respect
What Reigi Looks Like in Practice
Dojo Etiquette: Explained for Humans by a Respectable Cat Sensei
Ukemi – The Art of Falling
Why Practice Ukemi?
Maai – The Dance of Distance
Common Attacks – The Paw-sible Problems Before the Throw
Grabs – “Hold on a Meow-ment!”
Strikes – “The Swat Before the Flow”
Specialty Situations – “Because Life Doesn’t Attack One Paw at a Time”
Senpai and Kohai – The Balance of Roles
Belts & Hakamas – What They Really Mean
The True Role of a Belt
The Hakama and Its Mysterious Swish
Ki – The Invisible Thread
Kokyu-ho – Breath Energy Practice
Part 2 – Core Techniques of Control
Ikkyo
Nikyo
Sankyo
Yonkyo
Part 3 – Throws and Flow
Shihonage
Kaitennage
Iriminage
Tenchinage
Kokyunage
Koshinage
Kotegaeshi
Part 4 – Advanced and Specialized Techniques
Ushiro Kubishime
Tantodori
Futaridori
Aikiken
Aikijo
Why Jo Suburi Matters (a lot more than it looks)
Part 5 – Integration and Mastery
Blending Techniques
Responding to Real-World Scenarios
The Peaceful Path of the Whisker Warrior
Glossary
About The Author
About the Author
Tom Sensei is a 6th dan black belt in Feline Aikido, a discipline he developed after realizing that most opponents are larger, louder, and far too enthusiastic. Through years of careful observation, soft paw work, and well-timed naps, he mastered the art of redirecting force with calm dignity. His teaching emphasizes balance, self-awareness, and the subtle power of simply refusing to panic. Students claim he can disarm a charging dog with nothing but a slow blink and impeccable posture. They are not wrong.
