Mock combat

Summary

Mock combat involves the execution of combative actions without intent to 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.

Two dogs showing threat display in playful mock combat

Unchoreographed edit

Choreographed edit

References edit

  1. ^ 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.