I wonder if there have been studies of differences in fighting style among people who are basically pacifists forced into a fight versus people who valorize martial culture and fighting skills of any sort. Other things being equal.
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Studies? I doubt it, but there are opportunities to observe how mindset and acculturation impacts the development and expressions of fighting styles.
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You could go down the ugly rabbit hole of street fight videos on YouTube.
Many who valorize & practice martial arts (and even MMA) are pacifists who have never been in a real fight.
Also seems relevant - UFC 1:
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