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and therefore educationally relevant. In an educational context, it is essential that
students establish rules and set boundaries for combative confrontation. In this
concept, aggression should be channeled into regulated paths; emotions should be
perceived and controlled. But mutual understanding in fighting involves more than
just addressing aggression and violence and defining boundaries. The combination
of competition and cooperation that is typical of fighting also requires and
promotes the development of social skills. On the one hand, this requires dealing
with victory and defeat. On the other hand, treating your opponent responsibly is a
prerequisite for successful fighting and learning.
Therefore, developing a sense of responsibility and trust is fundamental to
fighting. Appreciation, respect, and empathy towards one's partner are essential.
To achieve this, however, it is first important to overcome inhibitions about
physical contact. Furthermore, constant contact with the other person allows one to
become aware of one's own body and facilitates orientation. As already mentioned,
kinesthetic, tactile, and vestibular perceptions complement the preferred sensory
reception via the eyes and ears. Training in movement anticipation and the possible
disappointment of this anticipation means that fighters are constantly confronted
with movement problems and thus gain new experiences.
After all, the outcome of a fight is usually uncertain. The opponents take a
risk and test their limits. In doing so, sensing the strength of the other leads to an
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