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Course Description: Stage Combat II
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Course Description: Stage Combat II

Stage Combat II

31-2320

Course continues to teach students to create the illusion of violence for stage and screen. Advanced instruction is given in unarmed combat (feet, fists, slaps, punches, falls, and rolls) and rapier and dagger (parries, cuts, and thrusts). Techniques of broadsword and small sword are also covered. Safe and realistic violence for stage is emphasized. Final scenes are performed main stage during performance weeks. Final scene also adjudicated by the Fight Master of the Society of American Fight Directors. Students may qualify for certification at the Actor Combatant level recognized by SAFD.

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