Melee combat (ConceptTopic, 4)

<[#ontology [kind topic] [cats Combat]]>

'''Melee''' or '''close combat''' is a form of [[combat]] where the participants will physically fight in proximity of each others' bodies. It may be done in a constrained, "safe" environment such as a ''spar'' or a ''duel'', or on the other end of the spectrum it may be a [[fight to the death]], or even form part of a [[war]]time battle. Melee combat is usually done either with one's [[body part]]s such as [[fist]]s, or with certain [[weapon]]s such as [[sword]]s and [[club (weapon)|clubs]].