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'''Close combat''' is occurs in hand-to-hand [[combat]], when two combatants are well within arms-length from each other. [[grapple|Grappling]], [[body-check]]ing, [[stab]]bing and [[dirty trick]]s were all historically used in close combat. Since most (but not all) of these actions are considered unsafe, and forbidden in the [[rules of the list]], most fighters do not engage in this sort of extremely close combat, preferring instead to strike from beyond arms-length, which allows for better precision and mobility.
'''Close combat''' is occurs in hand-to-hand [[combat]], when two combatants are well within arms-length from each other. [[grapple|Grappling]], [[body-check]]ing, [[stab]]bing and [[dirty trick]]s were all historically used in close combat.


==Close Combat in the SCA==
Since most (but not all) of the above actions are considered unsafe, and forbidden in the [[SCA]]'s [[rules of the list]], most fighters do not engage in this sort of extremely close combat, preferring instead to strike from beyond arms-length, which allows for better precision and mobility.

==Close Combat in Re-Enactment==
Similarly such variety of activities are also limited in [[re-enactment]] [[combat]], unless agree to beforehand. This typically occurs between individuals or small groups rather than a mass combat.
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Revision as of 09:26, 14 May 2006

Close combat is occurs in hand-to-hand combat, when two combatants are well within arms-length from each other. Grappling, body-checking, stabbing and dirty tricks were all historically used in close combat.

Close Combat in the SCA

Since most (but not all) of the above actions are considered unsafe, and forbidden in the SCA's rules of the list, most fighters do not engage in this sort of extremely close combat, preferring instead to strike from beyond arms-length, which allows for better precision and mobility.

Close Combat in Re-Enactment

Similarly such variety of activities are also limited in re-enactment combat, unless agree to beforehand. This typically occurs between individuals or small groups rather than a mass combat.