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In shows which feature martial arts heavily, there are a lot of different styles found in The Verse. This is Truth in Television somewhat as there have been many martial arts developed throughout history often based on local needs. For example Okinawan weapons were developed from household and farm implements. The inverse of I Know Madden Kombat; this trope covers instances where martial arts are used for mundane tasks, or a martial art is developed from humble beginnings. This trope is sometimes invoked by games that seek to be balanced for PVP or competitive dueling.

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  • Martial Arts and Crafts
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  • In shows which feature martial arts heavily, there are a lot of different styles found in The Verse. This is Truth in Television somewhat as there have been many martial arts developed throughout history often based on local needs. For example Okinawan weapons were developed from household and farm implements. The inverse of I Know Madden Kombat; this trope covers instances where martial arts are used for mundane tasks, or a martial art is developed from humble beginnings. This trope is sometimes invoked by games that seek to be balanced for PVP or competitive dueling.
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  • In shows which feature martial arts heavily, there are a lot of different styles found in The Verse. This is Truth in Television somewhat as there have been many martial arts developed throughout history often based on local needs. For example Okinawan weapons were developed from household and farm implements. Sometimes they just take it too far, and you get everything made into a martial art. Need medical attention? We have Ninja Medics! The King's scribe? He probably knows Martial Arts Calligraphy. Need trees chopped? Black Belt Lumberjacks. Expect these characters to have an Astonishingly Appropriate Appearance related to their fighting style. The inverse of I Know Madden Kombat; this trope covers instances where martial arts are used for mundane tasks, or a martial art is developed from humble beginnings. This trope is sometimes invoked by games that seek to be balanced for PVP or competitive dueling. Compare Mundane Utility, What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?. Often a case of I Know Kung Faux. Contrast What the Fu Are You Doing? Examples of Martial Arts and Crafts include:
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