CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
BRAWLS & FALLS
SUNDAYS
11am-1pm
Co-taught by the Academy of Theatrical Combat & Saga Action Arts, this mixed-level class focuses on unarmed combat AND the acting skills necessary to portray realistic combat and violence for any genre of TV, Film & Stage.
Students begin by building a foundation in safety mechanics and the performance techniques of punches, kicks, blocks, rolls, falls, throws, grappling, etc. Intermediate and advanced students build on these basics in order to master more complex fight sequences, as well as learn to choreograph their own theatrical fights.
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.
KALI WEAPONS FOR CAMERA
TUESDAYS
7pm – 9pm
Enhance your combat skills by training with a variety of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) weapons including: knives, Kali sticks, and short swords like machetes. Students will learn techniques using various weapons combinations, such as double-sticks and “espada y daga” (sword and dagger), while also learning the basics of FMA’s empty hand striking techniques, including trapping and disarms.
Each class will include learning choreography featuring multiple ranges of attack, rhythmic sequences, and how to safely enhance the sense of danger necessary when fighting within close quarters or against multiple opponents. Fight sequences will be filmed for camera, and video will be provided to students to review, edit, and potentially use for their training reels.
This style of fighting finds its roots in the same martial arts systems used by some of the biggest modern stunt teams, with FMA as the basis for choreography in films and TV shows like DUNE, Book of Eli, Jason Bourne, Arrow, Black Widow, DareDevil and dozens more, making FMA an exceedingly beneficial system of fighting to have in a fight performer’s toolkit.
HOLLYWOOD SWORD FIGHTING
WEDNESDAYS
7 – 9pm
Following the Academy of Theatrical Combat curriculum, this mixed-level class focuses on sword combat techniques AND the acting skills necessary to create character-driven sword fighting scenes that build a sense of danger & excitement.
Students begin at the basic level, covering safety and the primary techniques of Broadsword (Game of Thrones, The Witcher, LOTR) and Cutlass/Single Sword (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Duelist, Hook). Intermediate and advanced students continue mastering these weapons along with quarterstaff, double cutlass, 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.
*New students must begin Hollywood Sword Fighting classes on the first Wednesday of the month to complete an introductory safety/technique session.
EMAIL US TO REGISTER
LOCATION
Houghton Hall Arts Community
22 East 30th St, New York, NY 10016
MEMBERSHIPS & FEES
SOLO HERO MEMBERSHIP
1 class per week
$150 per month
ULTIMATE HERO MEMBERSHIP
3 classes per week
$199 per month
DROP IN: $50
(Please note that drop-ins are only allowed for our “Brawls & Falls” and “Kali Weapons for Camera” classes. Drop-ins are NOT permitted for Hollywood Sword Fighting classes.)
REGISTRATION
Email us at actionheroacademy@gmail.com to register
The Action Hero Academy offers some of the most comprehensive fight and action skill training available in NYC. It is the kind of training that has prepared action actors for other workshops, auditions, and of course, action-oriented roles in projects from indie films to major blockbusters.
We look forward to fighting with you!
