Mock combat

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Two dogs showing threat display in playful mock combat

Mock combat is the execution of combative actions without intent to harm. Participants can engage in such sparring for ritual, training, or performance reasons. The nature of mock combat can vary from realistic to symbolic.

One can distingish two types of mock combat: choreographed and unchoreographed.

Unchoreographed mock combat

Choreographed mock combat