“A Stage Combat Class You’ll Want to Check Out!”
-Backstage 2/17/15
Learn to create and perform extraordinary fights for screen and stage.
Conflict is the essence of great theatre, film or TV. Whether it’s a simple push, slap or a complex sword fight, it’s rare to have a storyline that doesn’t call for some sort of violence. This needs to be performed safely while making certain the violence appears realistic and truthful so the story being told is enhanced.
**NYCSS Training is Going Online!**
NYCSS’s in-person weekly class may be on hold, but never fear! We are putting together a series of online classes (taught via Zoom) that will let everyone continue training from a distance. This will also allow us to go more in depth with topics not normally covered in class.
Classes will be Mondays from 6-7pm. Each class will only be $15
May 18th & May 25th – Acting the Violence
June 1st & June 8th – “Selling” Your Angles on Camera
June 15th & June 22nd – Performing Shakespeare’s Violence
July 6th & July 13th – Knife Tricks & Solo Drills
Registration for These Classes is Now Live!
In Person Weekly Classes on Hiatus
but when we return, here’s all the details on how classes are run.
What is Class Like?
NYC Combat for Screen and Stage is an ongoing group class that allows you to train on an individual basis. All skill levels are welcome. Our class is designed in an ongoing format to build upon your skill level and goals as a performer. Various styles are taught concurrently; on a given night you may be working on Unarmed combat while others are working on Longsword, another group on Knife, or a pair working on Choreography for a project!
How Much is Class?
At NYCSS we understand that a performer’s weekly schedule can be tough. That’s why we provide multiple options to register for class:
Single “Drop-in” Class –
This is perfect for a schedule that requires casual training
- 1 Class – $30 (make payment when reserving your class)
Package Sets –
For those training on a more regular basis.
- 4 Classes – $90 ($22.50/class)
- 8 Classes – $150 ($18.75/class)
- 16 Classes – $275 ($17.00/class)
Click Here to Register for a Package Set and Save
Specialized Weapon Tracks!
NYCSS is happy to announce new, focused tracks in our Wednesday night classes! Whether you have trained with NYCSS or not, you have the opportunity to focus on building skills in a particular weapon on Monday nights from 6-7pm.
Click the Links Below to Take Part in These Amazing Oppotunities!
January 13th – March 16th (10 weeks): Longsword (Currently in Session)
Shakespeare’s (S)words: Postponed (Check back soon for updates!)
How Do I Attend?
All classes require a Reservation at least 24 hours in advance with payment made in advance. You can cancel up to 24 hrs prior to class and apply your payment to a future class. All cancellations less than 24 hrs prior to class forfeit their payment.
To reserve your class just click the appropriate link below.
Class Schedule
*Due to Public Health Concerns, Classes Will Be On Hiatus Until Further Notice. Check Back Soon for Updates*
Due to public health concerns our weekly class, usually held Monday nights from 6 to 7pm, will be on hiatus.
Your health and safety is, as it always has been, our top priority. Please know we are closely monitoring the situation and hope to be back up and running as soon as it is responsibly safe to do so.
As always, please do not hesitate to email us at nycfilmfights@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Head Instructor: Jared Kirby (Certified Fight Director: Art of Combat, Honorary ASCA)
Instructors: Tony Mita, Kaitlyn Farley, Vincent Lane (NYCSS Certified Instructors)
Where Do I Go?
*New Day, New Location, Same Great Class!*
As of January 6th, our Classes will be held at Studio 55C (55 Avenue C, New York, NY, 10009).
The studio is accessible by the M9, M14A and M14D buses, the F/M and J/Z trains at 2nd Avenue, and Astor Place R, W and 6 trains
Classes are from 6:00-7:00pm. You will need comfortable clothes to work in and a pair of clean sneakers. (Street Shoes are not allowed in the Studio)
I Can’t Attend Monday nights. How Can I Train?
Can’t make weeknights?
Once a month there is a 4 hour Sunday Seminar. Click on the link for the subjects, dates and times.
There are also opportunities like the NYCSS Summer Intensive each year.
Private Lessons are available.
More about Class
The emphasis in class is put on learning the skills necessary to perform fights exceptionally. This is not a “certification course” as certificates are of minimal use to you in the industry. Where and how you train matters more. When auditioning for a fighting role, the stunt coordinator/fight director cares about what you can do. The more work you put into training, the better you will be. THAT is what will get you hired in fighting roles. Remember that under performance stress, we do not rise to the level of our expectations; we drop to the level of our training.
Once your skills reach the necessary level we choose a fight scene and start creating choreography to perform for stage or screen (depending on your focus). For example, RUN RABBIT, RUN, No Walk in the Park and Poker Night (watch rehearsal for Poker Night too) were short films using students from this class. Several fight showcases have been performed in NYC such as Aggressive Negotiations, Fix the Tardis and This Time it’s Personal.
Other Project include:
This training is perfect for Stage and Screen Actors, Dancers, Opera performers, Directors and any kind of Storytellers. It’s imperative that everyone learns how to use violence to enhance the characters and advance the story.
Some of the things you can learn in class include: unarmed, knife, longsword, sword & shield, axe, rapier (Italian or Spanish), small-sword, sabre (Northern Italian, Southern Italian or Spanish), short-sword, quarterstaff, spear and improvised weapons.
For more information, pricing or if you have any questions please send an email to NycFilmFights@gmail.com or call 646.382.6945. You can find us on Facebook at NYC Combat for Screen & Stage, Art of Combat, or subscribe to the newsletter below.
Just a few clips of things we have worked on in class:
After a class on Falls, we finished the night with this
Lifting Chokes
Knife Seminar: Advanced participants taken on location to shoot
More coming soon!
If you purchased your class on CourseHorse, our cancellation policy applies to your purchase. If you need help canceling or have any questions, please visit CourseHorse.