Kung Fu skills

[fitzw]

I have found that a particular block from Kung Fu (involving extending the arms downward, crossed at wrists or forearms) is a good defense against a Grand Pyrenees dog that has decided to leap in enthusiastic greeting.

I have also discovered that I can execute this block without much prior warning.

[No canines were injured in the learning of this application. Neither were any students of Kung Fu.]

Comments

[oakmouse]

LOLOLOL! Yes, an enthusiastic and affectionate Pyr can knock a 6'3", 200-lb man flat with its all-out leap. (See: my dad 35 years ago and the dog we had back then.) A kung fu block is a good thing.

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

I weigh more (205 lb), but I'm shorter (about 6').

The block worked in a way that I didn't expect: It didn't deflect Annabella's leap, it absorbed it.

I have to discuss the results with my instructors on Monday. I'm sure they'll be amused (although perhaps not as much as you were).

The two alpaca at that homestead seemed curious about the results (I was delivering a load of wood), and started following me around. Their owner said that they don't do that with many people.

[oakmouse]

That's interesting!

I owned a Pyr for years, and would have one now if I could afford either the allergens or the food bill. I can just imagine Annabella's expression when you blocked her. *g*

[fitzw.livejournal.com]

The expression was good, I admit. Then, um, well, she wrapped for forelegs around my ankles... ;-) (No, she didn't succeed in tripping me.)

She also tried the "big dog" trick of leaning against me. I'm used to that one (my parents have a large golden retriever who almost weighs as much, and uses that one a lot).