Learn to create and perform extraordinary fights for stage and screen.
Conflict is the essence of great theatre, film or TV. Whether it’s a simple push, slap or a complex sword fight, it's rare to have a storyline that doesn’t call for some sort of violence. This needs to be performed safely while making certain the violence appears realistic and truthful so the story being told is enhanced.
NYC Combat for Stage and Screen is an ongoing group class where you are trained on an individual basis. Drop-ins are welcome and preregistration is not required. All skill levels are welcome. The ongoing format allows you to start anytime and offers individualized training based on your needs and skill level. Various styles are taught concurrently. For example, on a given night you may be working on Unarmed combat while others are working on Longsword and another group on Knife.
The emphasis in class is put on learning the skills necessary to perform fights exceptionally. This is not a "certification course" as certificates are of minimal use to you in the industry. Where and how you train matters more. When auditioning for a fighting role, the stunt coordinator/fight director cares about what you can do. The more work you put into training, the better you will be and at the end of the day that is what will get you hired in fighting roles. Remember that under performance stress, we do not rise to the level of our expectations; we drop to the level of our training.
Once your skills reach the necessary level we choose a fight scene and start creating choreography to perform for stage or screen (depending on your focus). For example, RUN RABBIT, RUN was recently completed, which is a short film using students from this class. May 3rd & 4th, 2013 students from class are performing in the show Aggressive Negotiations in NYC.
This training is perfect for Stage and Screen actors, Opera performers, Directors and any kind of Storytellers. It's imperative that everyone learns how to use violence to enhance the characters and advance the story.
Some of the things you can learn in class include; unarmed, knife, longsword, sword & shield, axe, rapier (Italian or Spanish), small-sword, sabre (Northern Italian, Southern Italian or Spanish), short-sword, quarterstaff, spear and improvised weapons.
May Class Schedule
May 10th, 17th - Class in Session
May 24th - No class, come to the Spanish Martial Arts Weekend
May 31st - Class in Session
Instructor: Jared Kirby, Art of Combat Fight Director
Classes are Fridays from 6:00 - 7:00pm at KHDT Studio, 330 Broome St. NYC. Take the B/D down to Grand Street and then walk one block North. In the middle of Broome (btw Bowery and Christie) is 330. When you arrive, ring the top buzzer (KHDT). Once in, go up one flight of stairs to the first landing and the door is on your right. You will need comfortable clothes to work in and a pair of sneakers you haven't worn outside.
For more information, pricing or if you have any questions please email or call 646.382.6945. You can find us on Facebook at NYC Stage & Screen Combat or Art of Combat.
Jared Kirby's process of staging a fight for Theatre.
A Sample of European Martial Arts performed safely for Film.
Students from the class performing in a film fight.