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Sword and Shield - Standard Level - Stage & Screen Combat Training Course - August 2026

£155.00

74th Oak St scout base, Sheffield

22nd, 29th and 30th August 2026

- Use code DEPOSIT at checkout to instead pay a £55 deposit to secure your place -

Standard Level is suitable for those with no prior experience, although there is a level of physical intensity involved throughout the three days.

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.

The Sword and Shield combination at first seems simplistic - big cuts and hiding behind the shield - but even at standard level it’s filled with nuance to set you apart if done well. The sword and shield gives you a valuable toolkit for large battle sequences and principle fights alike.

Examined by ACTT; all qualifications earned are Spotlight accredited

Discounts are available at checkout for Sword & Scoundrel members, ACTT members, and Equity members

74th Oak St scout base, Sheffield

22nd, 29th and 30th August 2026

- Use code DEPOSIT at checkout to instead pay a £55 deposit to secure your place -

Standard Level is suitable for those with no prior experience, although there is a level of physical intensity involved throughout the three days.

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.

The Sword and Shield combination at first seems simplistic - big cuts and hiding behind the shield - but even at standard level it’s filled with nuance to set you apart if done well. The sword and shield gives you a valuable toolkit for large battle sequences and principle fights alike.

Examined by ACTT; all qualifications earned are Spotlight accredited

Discounts are available at checkout for Sword & Scoundrel members, ACTT members, and Equity members

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)