Swords & Axes - Advanced Level - Stage & Screen Combat Training Course - September 2025
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
20th September, 4th and 5th October 2025
- Use code DEPOSIT at checkout to instead pay a £55 deposit to secure your place -
To take an advanced level course, you much provide proof of at least three intermediate levels at merit or above, examined by an Equity recognised exam board.
Taught by an Equity Fight Director, and apprentice teachers from the ACTT, this three-day intensive training course is designed with actors and performers in mind; you will learn and develop your ability to learn and perform combat and violent actions safely and effectively.
You may have used a sword. You may have used an axe. Here, we introduce them both together; greater than the sum of their parts! You’ll learn dual broadsword, dual axe and sword & axe as a paired system. We’re not just doing escrima but with a sword and an axe - we are getting every last bit of functionality out of using these particular weapons in tandem and harmony. Also, come on, it just feels badass!
Examined by ACTT; all qualifications earned are Spotlight accredited.
We also have a guest instructor last thing on the 20th - Ross Burton will be giving a workshop on functional staff spinning and juggling! This will all be looped back in with the fighting context, and will give an unparalleled feel for, and control of, the weapon. While aimed at the staff weapon used by the standard level, many of these techniques can be employed with a sword, and axe or two at once - getting the weapons to speed quickly and unpredictably, whilst keeping them from tangling with each other, will make you a blur of steel. It is also a valuable solo-training exercise to keep those skills sharp after the course!
Discounts are available at checkout for Sword & Scoundrel members, ACTT members, and Equity members
In partnership with Sword & Scoundrel
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
20th September, 4th and 5th October 2025
- Use code DEPOSIT at checkout to instead pay a £55 deposit to secure your place -
To take an advanced level course, you much provide proof of at least three intermediate levels at merit or above, examined by an Equity recognised exam board.
Taught by an Equity Fight Director, and apprentice teachers from the ACTT, this three-day intensive training course is designed with actors and performers in mind; you will learn and develop your ability to learn and perform combat and violent actions safely and effectively.
You may have used a sword. You may have used an axe. Here, we introduce them both together; greater than the sum of their parts! You’ll learn dual broadsword, dual axe and sword & axe as a paired system. We’re not just doing escrima but with a sword and an axe - we are getting every last bit of functionality out of using these particular weapons in tandem and harmony. Also, come on, it just feels badass!
Examined by ACTT; all qualifications earned are Spotlight accredited.
We also have a guest instructor last thing on the 20th - Ross Burton will be giving a workshop on functional staff spinning and juggling! This will all be looped back in with the fighting context, and will give an unparalleled feel for, and control of, the weapon. While aimed at the staff weapon used by the standard level, many of these techniques can be employed with a sword, and axe or two at once - getting the weapons to speed quickly and unpredictably, whilst keeping them from tangling with each other, will make you a blur of steel. It is also a valuable solo-training exercise to keep those skills sharp after the course!
Discounts are available at checkout for Sword & Scoundrel members, ACTT members, and Equity members
In partnership with Sword & Scoundrel
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
20th September, 4th and 5th October 2025
- Use code DEPOSIT at checkout to instead pay a £55 deposit to secure your place -
To take an advanced level course, you much provide proof of at least three intermediate levels at merit or above, examined by an Equity recognised exam board.
Taught by an Equity Fight Director, and apprentice teachers from the ACTT, this three-day intensive training course is designed with actors and performers in mind; you will learn and develop your ability to learn and perform combat and violent actions safely and effectively.
You may have used a sword. You may have used an axe. Here, we introduce them both together; greater than the sum of their parts! You’ll learn dual broadsword, dual axe and sword & axe as a paired system. We’re not just doing escrima but with a sword and an axe - we are getting every last bit of functionality out of using these particular weapons in tandem and harmony. Also, come on, it just feels badass!
Examined by ACTT; all qualifications earned are Spotlight accredited.
We also have a guest instructor last thing on the 20th - Ross Burton will be giving a workshop on functional staff spinning and juggling! This will all be looped back in with the fighting context, and will give an unparalleled feel for, and control of, the weapon. While aimed at the staff weapon used by the standard level, many of these techniques can be employed with a sword, and axe or two at once - getting the weapons to speed quickly and unpredictably, whilst keeping them from tangling with each other, will make you a blur of steel. It is also a valuable solo-training exercise to keep those skills sharp after the course!
Discounts are available at checkout for Sword & Scoundrel members, ACTT members, and Equity members
In partnership with Sword & Scoundrel
These three days of training will involve physically intense work - please come prepared; wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring water and snacks, and bring something to make notes with. While we tailor our training to the learning styles of the students present, the running order of the three days will follow this plan:
Day 1:
Warm-up
Technical classes
Learn bulk of choreography
Start thinking about scene/script choices
Cool-down
Day 2:
Warm-up
Learn remaining choreography
Add scenes/scripts around the fight
Mock exam
Feedback
Polishing and directing scenes
Cool-down
Day 3:
Warm-up
Rehearsal, polishing and directing
Examination (performance)
Examination (workshop)
Feedback
Pub social (optional)