One-on-one combat is a form of combat between two individuals, usually involving physical or mental combat. JOUSTS and DUEL are two forms of one-on-one combat that have been around for centuries. JOUSTS is a type of combat in which two opponents on horseback charge at each other with lances, while DUEL is a formalized combat between two individuals, usually fought with swords. Both of these forms of one-on-one combat have been featured in literature, films, and other forms of media throughout history.