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.
Unchoreographed Display behaviour in tournament species Threat display Ritual battle Tinku Battle reenactment Military simulation or war games Sparring
Choreographed Stage combat Cinematic fencing Arranged performance fighting War dance Capoeira Juego de maní Kailao Kata in Japanese martial arts Hyung, or poomsae (in Korean martial arts) Professional wrestling
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