Hisakata Hiroyuki, an amazing and talented Japanese photographer, specializes in capturing cats in action. We’re not talking about simple cat moves, but amazing martial arts action. Hiroyuki has dedicated a portion of his time shooting cats that show serious combat combinations and the result will leave us all in awe.
From tai-chi and yoga body stretching to real explosive kicks on air, Hiroyuki captured it all. His collection of shots just prove how good these lovely felines are in fighting techniques. Any martial arts master could learn a thing or two from their purr-fect moves. Check out some of these Karate Kittens below.

That zigzag tail looks cute!

“Who’s gonna fight me???”

“I was just in my hammock a while ago. Where did it go?”

“C’mon! Throw that ball and I’m gonna catch it!”

This cat says Hai-Yah!!!

Doing some sunset stretching.

A perfect shot of a great street cat fighter.

This cat is doing the spinning roundhouse.

“Ladies, so this is how you walk on your first date.”

When you’re falling down but want to remain chill and calm.

Sensei teaching some moves.

This scissor kick is on point.

Now that’s a fierce cat!

I can hear the background music … “Let it goooo… let it goooo…”

The Kitty-Mantis!

Doing some exhibition with her invisible skates.

“Ooops… I think I stepped on something.”

Can someone photoshop a flying fish on this cat’s hand?

Bottom Cat: Where the hell is she? I swear she said we’ll meet at this place.

Literally a flying kick from this cat!

Even ninjas stop and smell the flowers.

This is how I look like when Bae walks away.

Dancing With The Shadows

How cute is this shot where two cats are doing a Contemporary Jazz? Can you see the Jazz hands?

Does Cirque Du Soleil have this move?

Seriously, this shot could pass as a poster for “Catvenger: The Civil Purr.”

This kitten full of spirit is introducing the “CAT-poeira.”

Claws ready to attack!

Look at this cat practicing the fusion technique.

” ‘Cause this is thriller…thriller night!”

This, gentlemen, is a black panther hiding in style.

It seems like this cat is avoiding a gunshot.

How did his tail form a perfect 90 degree?

Everybody should have this cat’s focus and determination.

Just some cats ready for a gang fight.

His Tai Chi move is perfect.