C is for Combat

"I jump into the mid-air, launching a kick at the opponent's head, and then when I land, I immediately do a guard position to prepare for a counter attack."

"My palm sweats and I'm afraid any time I won't be able to hold the knife any more. The thought of cutting into human flesh makes me get sick."

Combat fascinates people, judging from the popularity of action and war films. There's something satisfying to see your hero giving a good fight. Blood and sweat makes a scene more powerful and dramatic. A good fighting scene can make or break an action story. However, different stories call for a sliding scale of realism in portraying a fight.

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