28. How are fight scenes choreographed?
With as much rehearsal time as possible! Soft props made of foam or plastic are used instead of real weapons. Plates, bottles, and furniture are made of lightweight breakaway materials. Even with these safety precautions and body padding, it needs the use of skilled techniques to kick and punch without hurting each other. There are numerous trick techniques used to simulate real body blows (see the Recommended Reading section for some good books) and acting ability is required to 'sell' the moves. Stage combat training is essential to do stunt fights in a safe and spectacular fashion. See the Recommended Links section for stage combat trainers and stunt schools teaching fight techniques.
 

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