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A defensive move where one combatant knocks aside their opponent's weapon. Often used in sword fights.

An offensive action made immediately after a parry. It is a counterattack following the opponent's failed hit.

A fist strike aimed at an opponent. In stage combat, punches are thrown with control and often do not make actual contact.

An open-handed hit to the face or body. It's visually dramatic and audible, but the contact is controlled and typically minimal in stage combat.

Striking the opponent with the foot. In stage combat, the kick is aimed to miss or lightly touch, with the reaction selling the impact.

A controlled descent to the ground, simulating being knocked down or injured. It's designed to protect the performer while looking realistic.

A move where combatants come into close contact and struggle without striking blows. It requires precise choreography to maintain the illusion of struggle.

A simulated action where it appears that one performer is pulling the other's hair. The receiver of the action often holds onto the attacker's hand to control the movement.

A choreographed sequence of swordplay moves, typically involving attacks, parries, and footwork that imitate an actual duel.

A staged move where one performer appears to stab another with a dagger. The blade is often retractable or obscured from the audience's view.

A staged wrestling maneuver where one performer lifts and then simulates slamming their opponent onto the ground.

A mimic of a strangling grip around the neck. The choking action is simulated and the performers ensure actual pressure is never applied.

A simulated forward thrust of the head towards an opponent, designed to look like a blow but typically involves no or minimal contact.

A prop weapon used for staged combat. It often has safety features like a retractable blade to simulate stabbing without injury.

A sequence of choreographed fighting moves without the use of weapons. It involves punches, kicks, blocks, and dodges.

The act of reacting in a way that convinces the audience a hit has been taken. The performer must use body language and facial expressions to 'sell' the impact.

A specially designed object that looks solid but breaks or shatters easily upon impact, used to add realism to staged combat scenes without harming performers.

A small pouch of fake blood that can be concealed on a performer's body or costume, designed to burst upon impact to simulate a bleeding wound.

A technique where the performer falls to the ground in a controlled manner to simulate being pushed, tripped, or knocked out.