Theatrical Combat

Certification Test scheduled for END OF MARCH for Basic and Intermediate. Don’t miss the 15-January Introduction workshop to qualify!

Fight Directors Canada requires three specific weapon systems at the Basic Actor-Combatant level: Sword, Quarterstaff and Unarmed. The 20 hours per weapon covers stance and how to wield the weapon with accuracy and effective fighting style. Equally important are the safety concerns with each weapon, and how to create the illusion of violence with each strike and move. At the end of the course, the student will perform three fight scenes (complete with dialogue and acting besides an impressive fight), one for each weapon.

Sword

The fundamental sword techniques taught in the lessons can be adapted to any one-handed sword, such as the rapier, the hand-and-a-half sword, the Scottish basket-hilt, the sabre and even the bayonnet. In this class we’ll cover footwork, parries, cuts and thrusts, control of the opponent’s blade, how to play wounds, and what options exist for customization. By the final day of the classes, we will have developed a choreographed fight to show off the actor’s new moves.

Staff

Considered by many to be the most challenging weapon to keep both safe and exciting, the staff will test your coordination. Robin Hood would not be the same without Little John’s challenge to a quarterstaff duel.

Unarmed

At this level, we show you all the secrets of a great fist-fight featuring knock-down-drag-out action that looks realistic and brutal and that works in ancient and modern settings. The Fight Directors Canada Program will cover punches, slaps, throws, hair pulls, grappling and dozens of other topics.

Beyond Basic: Intermediate Certification

If you already have FDC Basic Actor-Combatant certification and you want to take your skills to the next level, we’re also running an Intermediate certification course. This level covers historical broadsword, small sword, martial arts and rapier & dagger. At this second level, certification requires 80 hours.

Get approved for Intermediate by contacting info@academieduello.com with your FDC Certification information.

Hey Students!

Your training program at school will be a full-time commitment, so you may not have the time to get this training during the school year. Most theatre schools in Vancouver don’t even teach stage combat. However, it is a fundamental skill for the performer. Do you want to blow away your instructors this semester?