Beginner

Please Try This at Home

Open/Beginner Singlesword

Instructor

Lubke

Description

So, you've just taken your first stage combat workshop, or maybe even gone to the Nationals and gotten some SPTs under your belt. Unfortunately, maybe you don't have steady access to a teacher or even a training partner.  What do you do?  Do you just let your skills atrophy?  Of course not.  Come learn some drills and games you can do at home to keep your skills fresh and hone some of the fundamentals.

Fisticuffs!

Beginner Unarmed

Instructor

Franta

Description

Modern boxing has changed significantly from its early bare-knuckle origins.  This class will explore the stances, footwork, and body mechanics used for striking and power generation in Classical Pugilism.  Come learn to “fence with your fists” and how to adapt these techniques for the stage.

Smallsword Specialty

Beginner/Open Smallsword

Instructors

Howard and Gonzalez

Description

The smallsword is regarded by many to be the pinnacle of stage combat performance.  This class aims to take a multifaceted approach to make it accessible to students of all levels.  From body posture to blade mechanics, the mystique will be broken down and put into manageable elements that allow performers to really dedicate to the violence of the scene.

Just Slap Me!

Beginner Unarmed

Instructor

Carvey

Description

“Just slap me.” How many times have you heard this? Or perhaps you’ve said it yourself. In this class we will explore all sorts of ways of slapping each other without having to resort to the dreaded “just slap me.” We will explore the added difficulty of having a slap in a thrust or in the round.