Unarmed

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.

Fighting in the Clinch

Intermediate Unarmed

Instructor

Lubke

Description

Standup grappling offers us a variety of tools as violent storytellers.  This class will focus on the structure of standup grappling positions, the transitions we can use to move between them, and the striking options available when creating distance is no longer our primary safety.  

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.