This is a point in a story where one of the protagonists, usually an Action Survivor, feels a need to take action against the Big Bad. The problem is, they can't fight. Cue the protagonist going to a trusted friend who can, and asking to be taught. They agree, but although the two are on friendly terms, the training is anything but easy. It's sometimes even Training From Hell. But the protagonist takes a level in badass by the end of it. Note that they actually have to ask for the training themselves. Examples of Teach Me How to Fight include: