4 RITUALS
The distinctive signature of Playfight.
A simple yet powerful way to bring awareness, respect and connection.
1 Invitation
I invite you
Everything begins from an invitation, which can be open to anyone or direct to someone. If the answer is "Yes" then the Encounter begins, while I honour a "No" saying "Thank you".
2 Encounter
I feel you
The Playfighters connect in the middle of the Circle. They join their fists and say "Playfight!" The game to pin back the other begins! There is a time frame and no winner or loser.
3 Appreciation
I appreciate you
In the middle of the Circle the Playfighters hold hands, and one at a time, share what they appreciate about the other. The Circle witnesses in silence.
4 Feedback
I hear you
The Playfighters sit back to back and listen in silence to a few voices from the Circle about what touched them. No advices or opinions, but personal sharings.
THE INITIATOR
Matteo Tangi
I'm Matteo Tangi and my love for Playfight began when I was a kid. At the beach, on the grass, me and my friends would play fight for hours, having so much fun, feeling ecstatic and connected to one another.
Growing up something changed. Being physical and close was not common anymore, using our strength even less, it seemed it was only allowed in martial arts or competitive sports.
A few years ago I decided to reclaim that playfulness and freedom of using my body, my strength and my emotions. From there this lineage of Playfight was born.
Since then this is my regular practice, a way to meet myself and others with respect, honesty and care. A way to use my body and my strength to its fullest, being super aware of each movement, each breath, each touch.
Nowadays I passionately share this art with people, empowering them to facilitate their circles and creating together an international network to support and develop Playfight.
My dream is that in each city of the world people will gather in Playfight Circle reclaiming and enjoying our beautiful human nature.
