Staff - Standard Level - Stage & Screen Combat Training Course - September 2025
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
20th September, 4th and 5th October 2025
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 staff has roots throughout history, covering much of the globe and crossing all social class. From a purpose built fighting staff carried by a professional soldier to a branch broken from a tree, the staff can feel as much a part of a human body as a good pair of boots.
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.
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
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 staff has roots throughout history, covering much of the globe and crossing all social class. From a purpose built fighting staff carried by a professional soldier to a branch broken from a tree, the staff can feel as much a part of a human body as a good pair of boots.
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.
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
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 staff has roots throughout history, covering much of the globe and crossing all social class. From a purpose built fighting staff carried by a professional soldier to a branch broken from a tree, the staff can feel as much a part of a human body as a good pair of boots.
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.
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)