Physical comedy resonates best if performed in tandem, and with the right footwork even the unsuspecting can be made into an impromptu stage partner.

With daring-do and practiced grace you seamlessly fling an obstacle across the floor with surprising swiftness. With some extra effort, you can distract from the violent intent.

The extremely rapid delivery of food can be not only hilariously satisfying, but also give a warrior an edge in combat.

Just the right amount of lightness to a warrior’s step can frustrate an opponent and make them easy to trick.

Even a well-told lie of being harmless only works if you’re really believing it when you tell it—and in the midst of a pitched fight it’s easy to muster some real feeling to briefly fool a foe.