Introduction Cinematic fight choreography or staged fights in cinema include performances of archery, classical fencing, historical fencing, martial arts, close combat, and duels in general, as well as choreography of full-scale battles with hundreds of combatants. Refer to Mock Combat. Asian Martial Arts The 1970s in Hong Kong saw the rise and sudden death of… Read More
Introduction SCA armoured combat – also known as heavy combat or SCA heavy combat – is a combat sport developed by the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) in which participants in protective body armour compete in mock combat, individual tournaments inspired by forms of historical combat, and tournament combat practiced in medieval Europe. Groups also… Read More
Introduction A war dance is a dance involving mock combat, usually in reference to tribal warrior societies where such dances were performed as a ritual connected with endemic warfare. Martial arts in various cultures can be performed in dance-like settings for various reasons, such as for evoking ferocity in preparation for battle or showing off… Read More
Introduction Mock combat involves the execution of combative actions without intent to 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 Choreographed This page is based on the… Read More
Introduction Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) is a popular form of martial arts as it teaches not only martial arts skills, but helps to improve endurance, keep the body in shape, and also building up strength to take any challenge head-on. Furthermore, as a form of exercise, BJJ can have a positive impact on mental health and… Read More
When someone mentions the word military, what comes to mind? Probably high-tech gear, insane weapons, tanks and ships, and all that. When someone talks about martial arts, the first thing that might pop inside your head might be hand-to-hand combat and flying daggers. But can you imagine martial arts in the military? Sounds absurd, we… Read More
Staying fit is a challenge for many people in America and around the world. The main issue is that most people see fitness and exercise as something that is tough and that they should avoid. They associate fitness with the displeasure they experience after a session at the gym. The thing to note, however, is… Read More
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