Basic Level

Stage Combat at Basic level is a great introduction for those students with no or little experience.  It is also useful as a refresher for those who have not studied for some time and may be a little rusty.  The weapon options at basic level are

Unarmed, Single Sword; Rapier & Buckler; Rapier & Dagger; Broadsword & Shield; Broadsword; Rapier & Guantlet; Knife; Gladius & Shield; Baton, Quarter Staff, Case of Rapiers.

Good training takes time and you shouldn't always rush to move onto the next level.  We offer basic level exams in a number of weapons (something that is not in practice for any other exam board), this gives you time to hone your skills and techniques, become a more confident combatant and continue your training at a level that is suited to you.

If you take a basic exam in ten weapon systems you qualify to be an 'Actor Combatant at basic level'.  This gives you recognition in the industry that you have studied and understand many weapon systems, giving you more opportunities in the acting profession.

Intermediate Level

In order to continue onto intermediate level you must have been examined in single sword, unarmed and a rapier & companion system at basic level.  You must have also performed an exam using a script that is pre 1930's.

A higher level of understanding and more in-depth detail to technique and performance is required at this level and the weapon syllabus is expanded.  As well as all the weapons previously mentioned you can also take intermediate exams with Rapier & Cloak; Rope & Knife; Spear.

As with the basic level, if you chose to study the whole syllabi and are examined in ten weapons at this level, you could become an 'Actor Combatant, Intermediate'.  Once again increasing your credibility as a performance combatant.

Advanced

This is the highest level of training and therefore requires good previous knowledge of the weapons studied as well as a strong, clean and consistent technique.  Before moving to this level you must have a minimum qualification of Intermediate with three weapon systems, one of which must be either broad sword or staff and performed an exam with a published text from either theatre, film, television, radio or a book adaptation.  

As before the weapon choice is expanded to include Nunchuka; escrima stick; sai and many more.

To become 'Actor Combatant at advanced level' you must complete 10 weapons from the advanced syllabus.