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Mock combat

Mock combat involves the execution of combative actions without serious intent of harm. Participants can engage in such sparring for ritual, training, recreational or performance reasons. The nature of mock combat can vary from realistic to symbolic. Mock combat can be classified into choreographed and unchoreographed forms.

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Mock combat involves the execution of combative actions without serious intent of harm. Participants can engage in such sparring for ritual, training,¹ recreational or performance reasons. The nature of mock combat can vary from realistic to symbolic. Mock combat can be classified into choreographed and unchoreographed forms.

Unchoreographed

Choreographed

Stage combat
Cinematic fencing
Arranged performance fighting
War dance
Kata in Japanese martial arts
Hyung, or poomsae (in Korean martial arts)
Professional Wrestling

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Helms RF, Nissman DB, Kennedy JF, Ryan-JOnes DL (July 1997). Virtual Environment Technology for MOUT Training (Report). Navy Personnel Research and Development Center. Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via Internet Archive.