For those who love to fight but can't take a punch, you can release your aggression -- while keeping your pretty face intact -- during International Pillow Fight Day on Saturday, April 3. Flash-mob pillow fights are scheduled all over the world, but the biggest (and most felonious) is the fifth annual New York Pillow Fight in Union Square.

To help mold you into a cushion-wielding machine, we talked to Pillow Fight League world champion, Charley Davidson (seen flying through the air at left), who offered five tips on how to become the George Foreman of pillow fighting. (Get good enough and maybe you, too, can put your name on meat-grilling appliances.) Charley's pointers -- and video of her in action -- after the jump.

1. Get a grip
"Think about how you hold the pillow. I mainly use a one-handed grip on one corner, keeping both a bit of pillow and a bit of case in my hand. Most importantly, hold the pillow from the open end -- otherwise you're going to find yourself with a handful of pillowcase and nothing else."

2. Stabilize, then shuffle
"A stable stance allows for maximum control, swing power and defense. Don't overextend, because you'll throw yourself off-balance. When you have to move, do it by shuffling, but avoid crossing your feet because this will leave openings for your opponent."

3. Add variety
"Vary your attacks. Getting too comfortable in one rhythm will make your pattern predictable and allow your opponent to foresee your movements and take advantage."

4. Be creative
"There's more to pillow fighting than swinging. Create a persona and get a costume. You don't necessarily have to go down to Mexico City to get a custom-made costume like I did, but bring a little bit of personal style to your pillow fighting. This will help you draw out your inner eye of the tiger."

5. Show good sportsmanship
"Be respectful of your opponent and keep the safety of others in mind -- especially if you're going to be involved in a large-scale public pillow fight. If you go nuts, you're going to cause your friendly neighborhood organizers troubles in arranging future public pillow fight events, not to mention give the fine sport of pillow fighting a bad name. And if you do that, I will know where to find you."