combatschool
nounUK /ˈkɒmbæt skuːl/
US /ˈkɑːmbæt skuːl/
A place where people learn how to fight and defend themselves.
He trained at a combatschool for three years before joining the army.
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2. A specialized program within a military unit that teaches close-quarters fighting techniques.
The recruits were sent to the combatschool for hand-to-hand combat training.
3. A video game genre or mode focused on teaching players fighting mechanics.
This new combatschool mode lets you practice combos against AI opponents.
4. A strict, intense learning environment metaphorically compared to battle.
Medical residency felt like a combatschool for young doctors.