Question: We've discussed this in comments in a number of different topics, and it's come up time and again, so we should explicitly cover this:

Are questions about stage combat (or re-enacting [Ren Fair, SCA, Civil War?], etc.), even if the intent is to adapt a martial art to stage combat, on topic?

Answer: 
It seems to me that there are other Stack Exchange sites and proposals which would be a better fit for this topic, such as [Theatre](http://area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/23762/theatre).

Martial Arts, [as so far defined](https://martialarts.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/97/what-is-the-definition-of-martial-art), seems to be: "Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat that are practiced for self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental, physical and spiritual development." (Strikethrough denotes a proposed elimination.) On this basis alone, I see no reason that stage combat even fits under the definition of martial arts, nor do I see any reason that we should cover other artistic endeavors, such as authors writing martial arts scenes, nor painters attempting to paint them.

Stage combat is fiction; even when the moves look to be genuine, they're often exaggerated for the effect of showing up well. Most martial artists training in any depth for personal protection will emphasize making movements smaller, not bigger, so as to hide intent. I know for a fact that my martial art does not show up well on stage or screen; it's not flashy and it doesn't entertain. 

I believe that personal involvement in competition should be as close to entertainment questions as we tread.
I believe talking about stage combat would give better answers on this Q&A site. When you want to emulate a certain fighting technique, there are visual differences on how you stand, throw a punch, and kick.

The advice that could come out of this site would give someone more detail in how a move is done, or what happens to your opponent when you hit him in a certain way.

I know some will complain that you don't know stage combat, and due to that lack of knowledge, not be able to help; what you can do is help with the visualization of a move, the body mechanics required, and what about that move makes it hurt someone (which means you know what to alter).