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The BNSCW offers three courses plus a set of daily weapon renewal workshops: The Basic Stage Combat Workshop ___ The Intermediate/Advanced Stage Combat Workshop Certification by the British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat, an industry standard qualification recognised by Equity and Spotlight, is offered at both these workshops. All weapons are provided and test fees are included. The Junior Stage Combat Workshop This is a workshop for 14-18 year-olds. The British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat JGA (Junior Grade Award), is offered at this workshop. All weapons are provided and test fees are included. The Basic Stage Combat WorkshopThis is the workshop to choose if you have little or no experience of Stage Combat, offering foundation skills in the use of Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed Combat. Classes cover technique, safety, and the theatrical presentation of each weapon system. Participants will learn fight choreography and the course culminates with a presentation of your fights within a dramatic scene. All participants have the opportunity to take the BASSC Fight Performance Test for adjudication by our examiner. No prior experience is necessary in order to participate. Ages 18 and over. Course Fees: The Intermediate/Advanced Stage Combat WorkshopThis workshop covers 2 Stage Combat weapon disciplines: Sword & Shield and Knife, and in addition includes a series of related acting classes to enhance the performance of stage fighting. This workshop is open to those who have already gained a Basic certificate from a recognised Stage Combat organisation (BASSC, BADC, SAFD, SAFDi, FDC, etc). Ages 18 and over. The Junior Stage Combat WorkshopThis workshop is aimed at 14-18 year-olds, offering foundation skills in Swordplay and Unarmed Combat. No prior experience is necessary . This course runs from the 15th - 19th August. At the end of the course you have the opportunity to take the Fight Performance Test and gain the BASSC Junior Grade Award. Renewal WorkshopsMonday 22nd - Friday 26th August. An opportunity to refresh your technique or renew your existing weapons certifications. 6 hours of instruction in each weapon (1 weapon per day). Participants may sign up for any number of renewal days. This year's renewal weapons are:
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