The Academy of Theatrical Combat and SAGA Action Arts have teamed up to present, ACTION HERO ACADEMY, a collaborative training experience for actors & stunt performers looking to master multiple disciplines of combat, action performance, and acting for film & television.

INTENSIVES

Intro to TV & Film Combat For Actors
Intro to Hollywood Sword Fighting

COURSES

Brawls & Falls
Martial Arts Action for Camera
Hollywood Weapons

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ACTION HERO ACADEMY

The Academy of Academy of Theatrical Combat & SAGA Action Arts have teamed up to present, ACTION HERO ACADEMY, a collaborative training experience for actors & stunt performers looking to master multiple disciplines of combat, action performance, and acting for film & television.

CURRICULUMS

Academy of Theatrical Combat

ATC offers hand-to-hand combat and weapons training for action actors, stunt performers, and anyone interested in learning about movie fights. Students begin at the basic level, covering safety and the primary techniques of hand-to-hand combat, rolls and falls, cutlass, broadsword, and quarterstaff. Intermediate and advanced students continue mastering and learning more advanced applications for all these disciplines as well as moving on to double cutlass, rapier and dagger, smallsword, and katana. Professional-level students coordinate original fight scenes and focus on adapting other weapons and styles of combat of their choice to Film/TV/Theatre.For more information about the ATC Curriculum, please visit theatricalcombat.com

SAGA Action Arts

SAGA was designed to effectively train the aspiring “action artist” in the same skill sets as modern action heroes. the SAGA curriculum consists of three main training pillars: the SAGA 9 Weapons Template, Action Flow, and Striking Arts. Drawing from a wide range of practical martial arts systems like Filipino Martial Arts (stick, knife, sword, and staff fighting), Jeet Kune Do, Savate and Thai Kickboxing, Silat, Kung Fu, Ninjutsu, Karate, Krav Maga, Combatives and various flow-movement systems, SAGA offers a comprehensive approach to modern armed and unarmed training. Developed through the lens of action film, television, video games, anime, and comic book aesthetics, SAGA’s techniques and drills merge substance with style into a streamlined pedagogy for creating fight choreography and action design for performing artists and visual storytellers.

INTRUCTORS

The Academy’s Professional Training Program offers hand-to-hand combat and weapons training for actors, stunt performers, and anyone interested in learning about movie fights.All students train in learning choreography and quickly bringing fights to the performance level. Students perform for camera in every class.No experience is required to enter the professional program.Must be 18+ to participate.

INTENSIVES

INTRO TO TV & FILM COMBAT INTENSIVE

An 2 Month introduction to performing hand-to-hand combat for TV & Film.

NEXT SESSION:
Sundays • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
August 9 – September 27

This 2-month course explores hand-to-hand combat techniques and the acting skills necessary to create character-driven fight scenes that build tension, danger, and excitement. Students learn essential safety practices and the core techniques of cinematic hand-to-hand combat, including punches, kicks, chokes, blocks, falls, and basic grappling.Students perform on camera during every class, combining combat technique with performance skills to create dynamic and believable fight scenes.

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INTRO TO HOLLYWOOD SWORD FIGHTING

A 1-Month deep dive into the art of Sword Fighting for TV, Film & Stage.

This course explores sword combat techniques and the acting skills necessary to create character-driven fight scenes that build tension, danger, and excitement. Students learn essential safety practices and the core techniques of single-sword combat as seen in productions like Pirates of the Caribbean, The Duelists, and The Witcher.Students perform on camera during every class, learning how to combine swordsmanship, acting, and fight choreography to create exciting and believable screen combat.

Wednesdays
8 PM – 9:30 PM

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ONGOING CLASSES

BRAWLS & FALLS

SUNDAYS
Level I | 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Level II | 12 PM – 1:30 PM

The Academy of Theatrical Combat and Saga Action Arts join forces in this onglong class designed to sharpen safety techniques and performance skills in hand-to-hand combat. Students train in punches, kicks, blocks, rolls, falls, throws, grappling, and more—developing the precision and control needed for high-level fight choreography.All students train in learning choreography, quickly bringing fights to the performance level, and integrating combat into scene work. Students perform for camera in every class, including filmed fight scenes that receive feedback from professional Hollywood Fight Coordinators.

MARTIAL ARTS ACTION

TUESDAYS
7 PM - 9PM

Perform like your favorite martial arts action star! Bridging the gap between real world combat and fighting for camera, this class blends multiple styles and systems together including Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Long Fist Kung Fu, Wing Chun, French and Thai Kickboxing, Silat, Karate and more to help you become a well-rounded action performer. Unarmed combat includes a variety of kicks, punches, trapping, stand-up grappling moves, and other more style-specific strikes. Weapons training includes sticks (single and double), knives, short blades, “ninja” swords, and long staff.You will learn skills as taught by authentic martial arts systems, as well as performing arts concepts learned from industry level stunt performers. Classes also focus on attribute development in the ability to display speed, power and control, through drills that teach range-to-range management, physical sensitivity, and fight rhythm. Performances are recorded every class for the students own use in learning or self-promotion.This class is designed for intermediate to advanced students, so training in Brawls & Falls, Hollywood Sword Fighting, or private lessons prior to training is recommended. Alternatively, potential students can submit demo reels showcasing their current abilities to apply.

HOLLYWOOD WEAPONS

WEDNESDAYS
7 PM - 9PM

Following the Academy of Theatrical Combat curriculum, this mixed-level class focuses on sword & staff combat techniques AND the acting skills necessary to create character-driven fight scenes that build a sense of danger & excitement.Students begin at the basic level, covering safety and the primary techniques of Cutlass/Single Sword (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Duelist, Hook), Broadsword (Game of Thrones, The Witcher, LOTR), and Quarterstaff (The Force Awakens, Xena, Robin Hood). Intermediate and advanced students continue mastering these weapons along with double cutlass, light saber, single rapier, rapier and dagger, smallsword, katana, and more.All students train in learning choreography, quickly bringing fights to the performance level, and integrating combat into scene work. Students perform for camera in every class, including filmed fight scenes that receive feedback from professional Hollywood Fight Coordinators.

FEES & MEMBERSHIPS

INTRO COURSES:

INTRO TO TV & FILM COMBAT: $300
INTRO TO HOLLYWOOD SWORD FIGHTING: $150

ONGOING CLASSES:

SOLO HERO MEMBERSHIP:
$150 per month (1 class per week)ULTIMATE HEROMEMBERSHIP:
$250 per month (Up to 3 classes per week)DROP-INS:
$50 per class

REGISTRATION

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