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1 – In Martial arts, A kind of over-cooperation; What a willing assistant does to demonstrate what is actually faked.

2 – A term in Gaming describing the actions of a “Tank”, which is the character kept as the primary interest of enemies so as to be the primary absorber of damage.

See also:

• Honesty – toward the direction of an “honest” unwilling/realistic partner, object(s), circumstances, etc.

Martial arts ∞

If I step in the line of fire to take a hit for you, I am tanking for you. If I purposely fall to assist your throw, I am tanking for you. Tanking can be, but isn’t always, deceptive.

• On “Tanking” in martial arts

• Aikido vs Aikijujutsu