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Q&A How could a humanoid species with non-retractable claws strike someone with a fist/closed hand gesture?

In my story there are a species of humanoid bipeds (i.e., two arms, two legs) that have a more-or-less human arm anatomy but differ in having non-retractable claws instead of nails on all five fing...

4 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by user2352714‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by user2352714‭

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Q&A The most suitable martial art for birdpeople?

Tengu are a race of upright, humanoid creatures with the ability to fly and other avian characteristics to a varying degree. Konoha-tengu (foliage tengu) are six-limbed humanoid avians. The bird s...

6 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by Mephistopheles‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by Mephistopheles‭

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Q&A Scientific explanation for extreme fighting strength

I was wondering if there is a scientific way to explain how my characters are capable of extreme levels of strength when engaging in combat. My characters are biological but have implants that all...

5 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by RandySavage‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by RandySavage‭

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Rigorous Science Punching someone and sending them flying at the speed of sound

How much force/energy is required to punch someone so hard that the person is sent flying at the speed of sound? Also, what can you compare the force/energy to? For example, is it comparable to a ...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Hajhar‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by Hajhar‭

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Q&A Would Martial Arts be useful for an intelligent, powerful, quadrupedal animal?

Humans developed martial arts to give themselves an advantage in combat against untrained, but possibly stronger or better-armed opponents. Presumably, martial arts are one way of making up for the...

11 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by MikeB‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by MikeB‭