Hello,

Over the last few years many people have inquired about joining the Art of
Combat or studying historical combat for stage and screen. Therefore, we have
created a one week intensive in the skills needed to create extraordinary fights
for stage and screen. It will be held in New York City August 9th – 15th, 2009
and classes (taught by Jared Kirby and John Lennox) will include stage combat,
historical fencing, acting the fight, finding your angles and much more. The
workshop will culminate in a show to be performed in New York City.

More basic information is below and the website will be up soon with a sample
schedule and more details.

This workshop is an immersion into the AoC company which has been actively
transferring historical combat styles to stage and film for over a decade.
Members are trained in historical as well as standard combat styles for stage
and screen. Our training and expertise has enhanced theatre, film and TV with
authentic and realistic combat sequences all around the world.

We need to get an idea of how many people plan to attend in order to secure the
proper sized venue so please email me in the next few weeks if you would like to
participate or if you have any questions.

Take care,
Jared Kirby




Art of Combat Fight Directing Workshop
The week is structured so that you will get the most out of it. You can
register at one of three levels, based on your skill level and what you want to
learn: “Combatant”, “On Track” or “Fight Director”.

For participants with no previous experience or those with experience who want
an introduction to the Art of Combat organization you can register at the
“Combatant” level. You will learn the basic elements of AoC combat for stage
and screen. You will take classes in a variety of subjects and rehearse in
scenes choreographed by the Fight Directors. There will also be rehearsal every
day for a show you will perform in, in New York City that Fri/Sat night.

For those already at the Combatant level and who are starting to work towards
becoming a Fight Director you can register at the “On Track” level. There will
be opportunities for you to work as an Authorized Combat Instructor, Fight
Captain and/or Asst. Fight Director depending on what you need. Your skills
will be honed by working the scenes, culminating in the show to be performed in
New York City.

Finally, if you have completed all your requirements and are ready to test for
Fight Director you can register at the “Fight Director” level. This will
prepare you for your exams as well as provide an environment to start your
testing process. There will also be the opportunity for probationary FD’s to
choreograph the Fri/Sat night show to fulfill one gig requirement (while getting
a NYC credit).

This workshop is perfect for Stage and Screen actors as well as Opera Singers
and Dance performers. Daily subject matter will draw from classical and
contemporary material to study dramatic and comedic situations.
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