STAGEFIGHT   specialises   in   stage   and   screen   combat   training   and   fight choreography.      Established   in   2004   and   based   in   the   West   Midlands,   we have    worked    with    actors,    re-enactors,    historical    combat    enthusiasts and   stunt   professionals   from   all   over   the   United   Kingdom   and   Europe.     From   classical   era   combats,   medieval   period   fighting   and   the   cut-and- thrust   of   Renaissance   swordplay   to   Modern   Era   martial   arts   and   close quarter    firearms    training,    our    aim    is    to    improve    the    quality    and accuracy     of     stage     and     screen     combat     training     throughout     the entertainments industry. CO-FOUNDERS OF THE ECSPC EUROPEAN CERTIFICATE OF SKILLED PERFORMANCE COMBAT STAGEFIGHT    believes    in    quality    and    not    quantity.        With    manageable class   sizes   to   ensure   that   a   student   receives   the   maximum   exposure   to training   and   personal   tuition,   we   feel   that   our   students   are   the   best prepared    technically,    physically    and    mentally    for    all    the    rigours    of performing dramatic fight sequences for both the stage and screen.

Fight routines and scenes of violence can be difficult to create and choreograph.  At STAGEFIGHT we work closely with producers, creative teams, directors and performers to ensure that dramatic fight sequences are fully realised and fall within the budget of any production.  Over the last decade STAGEFIGHT has choreographed fight sequences for stage and screen productions across the UK and Europe.

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STAGEFIGHT   was   established   by   Raph   Aldis   in   2004   in   the   West   Midlands region    of    the    United    Kingdom    to    fill    a    gap    that    had    developed    in    stage combat   tuition   outside   of   the   London   area.      For   many   years,   actors   wishing to   train   in   stage   combat   were   forced   to   travel   to   London   for   regular   training or   would   have   to   wait   for   the   occasional   workshop   to   be   run   locally.      With   the aims   of   supporting   central   and   northern   based   actors   STAGEFIGHT   offered the   opportunity   to   train   and   qualify   in   stage   and   screen   combat   without   the added expense of long distance travel and accommodation. It   was   a   difficult   start   and   an   uphill   struggle   as   the   general   mindset   was   if   I want   to   learn   stage   combat   I   have   to   go   to   London .      Slowly,   over   the   next   few years,   STAGEFIGHT   began   to   be   recognised   as   a   teaching   alternative   to   the London-based   organisations   and   began   to   attract   attention   from   actors   and theatre    production    companies    from    the    South    West    all    the    way    up    into Scotland.      Being   centrally   based   made   it   easier   (and   cheaper)   for   actors   to train   closer   to   home,   while   allowing   STAGEFIGHT   to   travel   all   over   the   country to choreograph shows and run stage combat workshops and courses.

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‘THE QUALITY CONTROL BUILDING’ STAGEFIGHT’s training venue in the old Tomkinson’s Carpet Factory in Kidderminster.  The site was redeveloped to build a supermarket and housing estate.

In   2006,   STAGEFIGHT   moved   into   the   ‘QUALITY   CONTROL   BUILDING’   that was   part   of   the   derelict   Tomkinson’s   Carpet   Factory   in   Kidderminster.      It   was an   old   and   drafty   building   with   holes   in   the   walls,   gaps   around   the   windows and    no    heating.        After    repairing    the    floor    and    cladding    the    walls,    this became    the    home    of    STAGEFIGHT    for    several    years.        The    building    was always   cold.      In   winter   months   dedicated   students   trained   in   multiple   layers of   clothing,   wearing   woollen   hats   or   balaclavas.      This   made   classes   look more   like   a   thieves   convention   than   stage   combat   training.      STAGEFIGHT also   began   to   run   basic   stage   combat   qualification   courses,   using   the   set fight routine  method used by many stage combat organisations. The   turning   point   for   STAGEFIGHT   came   in   2008   when   Raph   was   invited   to judge    at    a    medieval    and    renaissance    stage    combat    tournament    held annually   in   Northern   Italy.      The   tournament   called   for   the   performance   of historically   accurate   stage   combat   routines   and   not   the   Hollywood   style techniques   that   were   traditionally   taught   by   stage   combat   organisations.     During    the    event    Raph    met    Alberto    Di    Candia,    an    Italian    fight    director, historical   combat   practitioner   and   stage   combat   instructor.      This   meeting began   both   a   friendship   and   a   dialogue   that   planted   the   seed   for   the   future growth     and     development     of     STAGEFIGHT     and     its     training     method.       Returning   to   Italy   the   following   year,   STAGEFIGHT   members   Ian   Page   and Ben    Hart    presented    an    18th    Century    smallsword    fight    based    on    the techniques   of   Domenico   Angelo.      This   was   the   first   time   a   British   team   had ever   performed   at   the   event.      The   routine   was   well   received   and   awarded fourth place. The   seed   that   had   been   planted   in   2008   quickly   began   to   grow.      Having shared   similar   experiences   during   their   early   tuition,   Raph   and   Alberto   felt that   stage   and   screen   combat   could   benefit   from   going   beyond   the   set   fight routine      methods     which     were     traditionally     taught     by     stage     combat organisations.      Both   had   come   from   a   martial   arts   and   fencing   background and   believed   that   adopting   a   mechanics   and   techniques    approach   would   not only   increase   the   safety   of   performance   combat,   it   would   also   improve   the historical    accuracy.        A    mechanics    and    techniques    approach    to    training would    also    introduce    students    to    many    of    the    beautifully    illustrated manuscripts    and    historical    fight    manuals    that    were    being    studied    by historical   combat   enthusiasts.      Since   the   late   nineties   historical   fight   books from   the   early   medieval   through   to   the   renaissance   were   being   studied, revived   and   developed   into   the   combat   sport   of   HEMA   (Historical   European Martial    Arts).        Traditional    stage    combat    tuition    tended    to    ignore    these resources   in   favour   of   teaching   a   set   fight   routine   using   a   range   of   different weapons,    that    effectively    used    techniques    that    were    largely    based    on Modern Olympic Fencing.

‘BRAVING THE COLD’ Training in the The Quality Control Building

weapons    that    effectively    used    techniques    largely    derived    from    Modern Olympic   Fencing.      Although   this   approach   could   create   very   dynamic   and exciting   fight   routines,   it   encouraged   the   belief   that   all   weapons   (particularly swords)   were   used   in   exactly   the   same   way,   and   that   western   weapons, such   as   medieval   swords   and   rapiers,   were   inferior   to   their   Japanese   and Chinese counterparts.  Since   its   birth   in   2004   STAGEFIGHT   had   always   believed   in   the   journey   of learning,   discovery,   trial   and   development.      STAGEFIGHT   instructors   had travelled    all    over    the    United    Kingdom    and    parts    of    Europe,    attending classes,   trialling   workshops   and   developing   a   performance   combat   system that   was   based   on   techniques   drawn   directly   from   historical   resources,   but could    also    maintain    the    flare    and    dynamism    of    Hollywood-style    fights.      Meeting    and    working    with    Alberto    helped    to    direct    the    pathway    of discovery. Late   in   2010,   Raph   Aldis   and   Ian   Page   travelled   to   Alberto’s   home   in   Turin, Italy   to   finalise   the   performance   combat   system   that   began   its   development in   2004.      A   training   scheme   that   offered   basic,   intermediate   and   advanced level   stage   and   screen   combat   qualifications,   taught   with   a   martial   arts mechanics   and   techniques   approach.      The   system   was   flexible   enough      to encompass   of   a   range   of   weapon   systems   and   it   would   ensure   they   were presented    with    historical    accuracy    and    dynamic    flare.        The    system    was christened    the    EUROPEAN    CERTIFICATE    OF    SKILLED    PERFORMANCE COMBAT    or   The   ECSPC.      It   would   be   taught   initially   in   Italy   by   LAME   REBELLI (Rebel   Blades)   Alberto’s   school   in   Turin,   and   by   STAGEFIGHT   in   the   United Kingdom.

‘STAGEFIGHT ABROAD’ Ian Page (left), Raph Aldis (middle) & Ben Hart (Right).  Presenting a smallsword fight based on the methods of Domenico Angelo in Italy (2009)

The   ECSPC   training   scheme   was   launched   in   the   UK   during   2011.      Weekly classes   began   at   The   Blue   Orange   Theatre   in   Birmingham   that   very   quickly became   popular   and   fully   booked.      Intensive   training   courses   followed   at Easter   and   during   the   summer.      Since   it’s   launch   our   classes   and   course development     has     gone     from     strength     to     strength.          ECSPC     basic, intermediate     and     advanced     qualifications     rapidly     became     industry accepted,   with   many   of   our   students   gaining   combat   orientated   roles   in both   stage   and   screen   productions;   in   many   cases   being   complimented   on the     skill,     competence     and     professionalism     they     displayed.          Shortly thereafter    followed    screen    combat    training,    theatre    and    film    firearms tuition and in 2015 the Level-4-Instructor Training Programme. STAGEFIGHT    has    grown    out    of    a    passion    for    performance    combat    and historical   combat   research.      Our   success   is   largely   based   on   the   dedication of   its   students   and   instructors.      At   STAGEFIGHT   we   believe   in   quality   and   not quantity.      Classes   are   kept   small   and   manageable   to   ensure   our   students receive   the   maximum   exposure   to   training   and   tuition,   while   maintaining   a safe   and   fun   environment   in   which   to   practice.      STAGEFIGHT   has   earned   a reputation   for   ensuring   the   highest   levels   of   safety   and   developing   well- trained,    skilled    and    highly    motivated    actor-combatants.        STAGEFIGHT    is certainly    not    the    largest    performance    combat    training    school,    but    it    is certainly one of the best.

‘EXAM DAY 2015’ Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Level students enjoy exam success and two new instructors (Dan Gough and Marc Alden Taylor) qualify as ECSPC Instructors.

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‘ECSPC LEVEL-4 INSTRUCTORS & ASSOCIATES’ Kaz Luckins, Ian Page (Associate Instructor), Marc Alden Taylor & Dan Gough Training and competing in Italy

Raph   is   an   independent   fight   director,   fencing   coach   and   historical   martial arts   instructor   based   in   the   United   Kingdom.      He   has   travelled   and   trained extensively   around   the   UK   and   Europe   seeking   to   improve   his   skills   and knowledge   of   historical   and   performance   based   combat.      He   is   the   owner and   lead   instructor   for   STAGEFIGHT   School   of   Performance   Combat,   and has   choreographed   fight   routines   and   action   sequences   for   numerous   film and theatre productions around UK and Ireland. Raph   has   a   passion   for   Historical   European   Martial   Arts   (HEMA)   and   runs regular   classes   in   medieval   and   renaissance   style   combat   in   Birmingham.     He   actively   researches   into   original   source   material   from   the   middle-ages, translating   and   rediscovering   the   combat   techniques   that   were   used   by fighters during the medieval and renaissance periods. He    specialises    in    most    medieval    and    renaissance    weaponry    and    enjoys adapting   historical   combat   techniques   so   they   can   be   used   effectively   and dynamically in performance combat

MEET THE STAGEFIGHT TEAM

RAPH ALDIS LEVEL-5-INSTRUCTOR

RAPH ALDIS LEVEL-5-INSTRUCTOR & CO-FOUNDER OF THE ECSPC

KAZ LUCKINS LEVEL-4-INSTRUCTOR

DAN GOUGH LEVEL-4-INSTRUCTOR

MARC ALDEN TAYLOR LEVEL-4-INSTRUCTOR

Kaz    is    a    professional    actress    with    a    diverse    range    of    acting credits   from   Shakespeare   to   Pantomime.      Always   interested   in performance   combat,   she   began   training   with   STAGEFIGHT   in 2007,   became   an   apprentice   then   qualified   as   an   instructor   in 2010.        She    has    choreographed    scenes    of    violence    for    both amateur   and   professional   production   companies,   and   regularly works with schools, colleges and youth groups.

Dan     is     a     professional     actor     with     over     20-years     of     acting experience.      He   has   a   background   in   various   martial   arts   and   has performed   stage   and   screen   combat   in   various   shows   and   films.     He    began    training    with    STAGEFIGHT    and    the    ECSPC    in    2011, worked    his    way    through    all    the    student    and    instructor    level training    and    qualified    as    an    instructor    in    2015.        Dan    has choreographed    fight    routines    for    various    theatre    companies around   the   country   and   is   a   regular   instructor   and   choreographer at   ECSPC   classes   and   courses.      Dan   has   a   passion   for   creating believable and emotionally engaging fight choreography.

Marc   is   a   professional   actor   and   regular   performer   for   Warwick Castle’s   Living   History.      He   has   toured   extensively   around   the UK    performing    in    many    award    winning    shows.        Marc    has trained   in   martial   arts   and   joined   STAGEFIGHT   and   the   ECSPC   in 2011.        Having    completed    all    the    student    level    training,    he entered      the      Level-4-Instructor      Training      Programme      and qualified    as    an    instructor    in    2015.        Although    trained    and experienced   in   many   weapon   disciplines,   Marc   has   a   particular passion for quarterstaff and axe choreography.

& CO-FOUNDER OF THE ECSPC

The    European    Certificate    of    Skilled    Performance    Combat    (ECSPC)    training scheme   has   quickly   become   recognised   as   one   of   the   most   thorough   and historically    accurate    performance    combat    qualification    systems    currently available.      It   meets   and   exceeds   the   levels   of   safety   and   the   standards   of tuitions    of    any    other    performance    combat    system    and    has    become    an industry   accepted   qualification   for   both   stage   and   screen   productions.      The system    was    created    by    an    Anglo-Italian    alliance    of    Independent    Fight Directors,   Historical   Combat   Researchers   and   Sports   Coaches.      It   is   designed to   teach   actors   and   support   artists   how   to   portray   scenes   of   violence   for dramatic    productions    and    covers    all    historical    periods    and    genres    from ancient times to the modern period. To complete each level of training a student will be expected to: • Perform a choreographed and scripted fight routine. • Pass a short theory test of safety and historical elements. • Perform techniques in isolation and as choreographed sequences. • Complete a technical workshop led by the visiting examiner.

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Level-1-Basic     is     the     foundation     level     course     that     teaches     the     basic mechanics    and    techniques    of    stage    and    screen    combat.        The    combat disciplines   taught   are   UNARMED   COMBAT ,   MEDIEVAL   SWORD   (Longsword)   and   an   additional   weapon   system   of   the   instructors   choosing.      The   Level-1- Basic   course   covers;   balance,   coordination,   stance   and   footwork.      It   also teaches    basic    choreography    skills,    how    to    link    actions,    acting    the    fight, stagecraft, risk assessment and safety during training and performance. There are four grading levels; FAIL, PASS, MERIT & DISTINCTION

This    level    is    designed    to    introduce    students    to    performance    combat    at various    ranges    and    measures    using    weapons    that    require    heightened coordination.      Students   will   be   taught   how   to   safely   handle   one   of   largest weapons   used   on   the   stage   down   to   one   of   the   quickest   and   most   complex.     The syllabus covers; RAPIER, RAPIER & DAGGER and QUARTERSTAFF . There are four grading levels; FAIL, PASS, MERIT & DISTINCTION

This   level   is   the   most   challenging   of   our   students   training   courses.      Unlike other   performance   combat   systems   that   just   add   more   and   more   weapons at   each   level   (some   that   are   rarely   used   on   stage)   the   ECSPC   only   introduces two   more   systems,   but   revisits   previous   weapon   systems   from   the   view   of combating   multiple   opponents.      We   are   currently   the   ONLY   performance combat   training   scheme   that   offers   multiple   opponent   combat   training   at an   advanced   level.      The   syllabus   covers;   SMALLSWORD ,   SWORD   &   SHIELD , MEDIEVAL SWORDS  and MULTIPLE OPPONENT COMBAT . There are four grading levels; FAIL, PASS, MERIT & DISTINCTION

LEVEL-3-ADVANCED:

At   STAGEFIGHT   we   appreciate   that   students   may   not   have   the   ability   to attend   regular   classes   or   long   courses.      With   this   in   mind   we   run   intensive weekend   courses   that   allow   students   to   train   for   the   individual   combat disciplines   and   weapon   systems   that   make   up   each   qualification   level.   All ECSPC   training   courses   focus   on   teaching   mechanics   and   techniques   that go well beyond the set fight routine methods taught by other organisations. These   intensive   training   modules   are   designed   to   familiarise   students   with a   whole   range   of   weapons   from   history.      Each   course   provides   a   thorough grounding   in   the   mechanics   and   presentation   of   the   combat   or   weapon system   being   studied.      This   approach   to   training   builds   stronger   and   more skilled    performances    and    allows    for    a    greater    range    of    flexibility    when working on staged productions.

ECSPC   Screen   Combat   training   has   been   specifically   designed   for   actors   and support   artists   who   wish   to   enter   the   film   action   industry.      By   bridging   the gap   between   stage   combat   and   film   fighting   these   intensive   courses   teach actors    how    to    effectively    prepare    for    and    portray    all    manner    of    screen combat   characters   from   a   thug   in   a   bar-room   brawl   to   the   scheming   villain   or hero on a battlefield. The   training   teaches   a   range   of   combat   techniques   and   acting   skills   required to    become    a    successful    screen    fighter    while    providing    an    actor    with    the essential   practical   experience   needed   to   perform   dramatic   combat   scenes   in front   of   the   camera.      Each   level   makes   extensive   use   of   filming   to   ensure   a thorough    understanding    of    the    mechanics,    techniques    and    principles    of performing screen combat in-front and behind the camera. Our   Screen   Combat   courses   are   two-day   intensive   courses   that   require   a reasonable    level    of    fitness    and    mobility.        Minimum    age    of    18+    years    to attend.

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SCREEN   COMBAT   LEVEL-1   is   our   foundation   level   training.      Over   two- days   students   will   be   taught   basic   combat   techniques   that   are   common to   all   genres   of   action   films.      Students   will   be   taught   how   to   perform safely   and   consistently   to   camera   and   will   gain   a   firm   grounding   in   the mechanics,   techniques   and   theories   of   screen   combat.      Students   will learn   the   basics   of   camera   awareness   and   hitting   the   mark.      They   will also   be   introduced   to   the   different   screen   combat   character   types.      A minimum standard will be required to progress to the next level.

The   boom   in   popular   TV-shows   such   as   “Game   of   Thrones”   and   “Vikings”   has   created   great   opportunities   for supporting   artists   and   stunt   professionals   alike.      Productions   such   as   these   call   for   well-trained   and   experienced actors skilled in various combat disciplines preferably with experience of fighting on film. There   is   a   considerable   difference   in   the   application   of   stage   combat   techniques   and   the   application   of   screen combat   techniques.      The   set   fight   routine    method   taught   by   most   organisations   does   not   properly   prepare performers   for   the   requirements   of   screen   combat.      ECSPC   Screen   Combat   Training    has   been   specifically designed   to   provide   actors   with   a   range   of   combat   disciplines   common   to   screen   combat,   but   more   importantly ensures they receive extensive experience of performing fight routines to camera. Attending   an   ECSPC   Screen   Combat   course   does   not   require   any   previous   stage   combat   or   martial   arts experience.      Potential   students   should   be   aged   18-years+   and   have   a   reasonable   level   of   fitness   and mobility.  These courses are very intensive and require a high level of commitment.

SCREEN    COMBAT    LEVEL-2    builds    on    the    mechanics,    techniques    and theories   that   were   taught   during   the   previous   course.      Over   two-days students   will   be   taught   new   combat   disciplines   and   introduced   to   the different   types   of   camera   movements   that   are   used   to   film   dramatic combat    sequences.        The    course    will    further    explore    screen    combat characters   through   a   range   of   combat   scenarios   designed   to   develop performance   combat   acting   skills.      A   minimum   standard   will   be   required to progress onto further modules.

All   ECSPC   training   courses   focus   on   teaching   mechanics   and   techniques rather   than   a   set   fight   routine.      Successfully   completing   Screen   Combat-1 and   Screen   Combat-2   courses   will   entitle   students   to   further   training and   development   by   attending   our   specialised   Screen   Combat   Weapon Modules .      These   intensive   modules   are   designed   to   familiarise   actors with   a   whole   range   of   weapons   from   history   and   movie   genres.   Each module     provides     a     thorough     grounding     in     the     mechanics     and presentation   of   the   individual   weapon   systems   that   goes   well   beyond anything   taught   by   a   set   fight   routine.      This   approach   to   training   builds stronger   and   more   skilled   performances   and   allows   for   a   greater   range of flexibility when working under the pressure of a film setting.

The   safe   and   effective   handling   of   firearms   is   an   essential   skill   for   any   actor- combatant    or    stunt    professional.        With    the    introduction    of    the    Firearms (Amendment)   Act   1997   it   has   been   difficult   for   performers   to   gain   access   to handgun    training    which    would    allow    them    to    portray    the    handling    of    a firearm   accurately   for   the   stage   and   screen.      The   courses   that   are   available are    rarely    taught    by    actual    firearms    experts    and    restrict    training    to    the loading and firing of a VCR legal (orange coloured) blank firing weapon. Working   alongside   an   experienced,   full   time,   firearms   instructor   STAGEFIGHT has   developed   a   new   modular   based   training   courses   that   focuses   on   all   the essential   skills   necessary   to   safely   handle   a   firearm   and   correctly   portray action scenes using a handgun. All   our   firearms   courses   are   either   one-day   or   two-day   intensive   courses   that require a minimum  age of 19+ years to attend.

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‘JIM QUINLAN’ Firearms Instructor.

Firearms   Training   -   Basic   Handling   is   a   one-day   intensive   course   designed   to teach   actors   how   to   accurately   portray   the   use   of   a   firearm   during   action scenes.      This   course   teaches   all   the   necessary   skills   to   safely   handle   and   use a handgun in a theatre or film setting. The module includes: • UK Firearms law in dramatic productions. • Types of firearms used on stage and screen. • Basic operation and handling skills. • Grips, stances and firing positions. • Sighting and target practice. • Holsters and fast draws. • Tactical and rapid reloads • Tactical and performance scenarios. For   the   duration   of   the   training   all   students   will   be   issued   with   their   own personal    weapon    to    ensure    they    get    comfortable    in    the    carrying    and handling of a firearm. Minimum age 19+ years All attendees will receive a training and attendance certificate.

CLOSE   QUARTER   BATTLES   [CQB]   is   a   tactical   concept   used   by   the   military, law   enforcement   and   other   firearms   units   that   teaches   fast,   tactical   assaults in   restricted   spaces   using   firearms.      This   one-day   intensive   course   has   been designed   to   teach   actors   how   to   safely   and   successfully   portray   scenes   of tactical assault and small unit tactics. This module includes: • Tactical and rapid movement. • Shooting on the move. • Shooting from cover and concealment • Tactical stances and positions. • Tactical communication. • Two-person tactical drills • Tactical and performance scenarios. For    the    duration    of    the    module    students    will    be    issued    with    their    own personal    weapon    to    ensure    they    get    comfortable    in    the    carrying    and handling of a firearm. Minimum age 19+ years All   students   MUST   attend   our   BASIC   HANDLING   COURSE   before      booking into    this    course.        All    attendees    will    receive    a    training    and    attendance certificate.

‘ON THE FIRING LINE’ Firearms Training - Basic Handling Course

‘THE FIRING RANGE’ Our modular range allows us to create a range of training scenarios from a standard target range to room clearance exercises.

‘TACTICAL TRAINING SCENARIOS’ Firearms Training - Close Quarter Battles

A   dramatic   fight   routine   can   be   the   highlight   of   a   scene   or   the   exciting   climax to   a   show.      Performed   properly   a   choreographed   fight   scene   can   bring   an audience    to    the    edge    of    their    seats.        From    simple    slaps    and    pushes    to complicated   sword   fights   and   massed   melees,   STAGEFIGHT   can   reproduce scenes of violence for both staged and screened productions. Over the last decade STAGEFIGHT have worked with: • Independent Film Makers. • Professional and Amateur Theatre Companies. • The Royal Shakespeare Company. • National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) • BBC and Channel-4 • Pinewood Studios • Drama and Media Colleges • Schools, Colleges and Universities Please    contact    us    for    more    information    about    fight    direction    and    our choreography services.

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STAGEFIGHT    are    specialists    in    the    field    of    fight arranging   and   choreography.   With   over   ten-years   of experience    STAGEFIGHT    has    choreographed    fight routines    all    over    the    UK    for    both    staged    and screened    productions.    From    the    gritty    realism    of historical     combat     to     the     fantasy     combats     of Hollywood    movies,    we    work    closely    with    creative teams,   directors   and   performers   to   create   dramatic action   sequences   that   can   be   tailored   to   the   needs of any production. STAGEFIGHT   can   provide   training   and   choreography services for: • Theatrical Fight Choreography. • Film and Television Fights. • Independent Productions. • Pilot Episodes and Web-Series. • Amateur and Semi-Professional Productions. • School and College Productions. • Youth Theatre Companies. The    next    generation    of    directors,    producers    and filmmakers    are    eagerly    being    sort    after    by    large networks   and   production   companies.      Independent productions,   pilot   episodes,   web-based   series   and short    films    are    renown    for    generating    new    talent and    ideas.        These    independent    productions    are becoming   as   technically   advanced   and   exciting   as large   budget   shows   and   films.      A   stunning   action sequence   could   be   the   difference   between   a   good production and a great production.

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Historical   European   Martial   Arts   (HEMA)   refers   to   martial   arts   of   European origin   that   were   once   formally   practised,   but   have   since   died   out   or   evolved into   different   forms.         Over   the   last   decade   there   has   been   a   resurgence   in the    research    and    rediscovery    of    historical    combat    methods    that    were developed     and     used     in     Europe     from     the     Middle-Ages     through     the Renaissance and into the Modern Era. It   is   widely   believed   that   historical   combat   methods   from   Europe   were   based on   hack   and   slash ,   where   strength   was   lauded   over   skill    and   that   they   fall   short of   the   technical   prowess   of   the   Oriental   Martial   Arts.      This   belief   could   not   be further   from   the   truth.      Historical   manuscripts   and   fight   manuals   from   the 14th   Century   onwards   describe   martial   techniques   in   armed   and   unarmed combat   that   were   used   and   proven   on   western   battlefields   or   for   personal defence. Practitioners   from   all   over   the   world   are   now   rediscovering   how   practical   and brutally   efficient   the   weapons   used   by   fighters   and   soldiers   from   different historical periods actually were!

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‘I.33 - The Walpurgis Fechtbuch’ c.1300 AD; Describes sword and buckler combat.

Ancient   literature,   decorations   on   pottery,   carvings   in   stone   and   paintings on   walls   all   depict   scenes   of   battle,   military   knowledge   or   the   deeds   of warriors.      Some,   such   as   the   Bayeux   Tapestry   and   the   Morgan   Bible   depict scenes   of   combat   and   the   types   of   weapons   and   armour   being   used.      The earliest   known   technical   manuscript   surviving   to   date   that   describes   the methodology   of   historical   combat   originates   from   c.1300   AD.      It   describes the   teaching   of   sword   and   buckler   combat   (possibly   the   oldest   recorded martial art in the world) and is known as I.33 or the Walpurgis Fechtbuch. The   Walpurgis   Fechtbuch   illustrates   a   martial   arts   system   of   defensive   and offensive   techniques   between   a   master   and   a   student.   Each   are   armed   with a   sword   and   buckler,   it   is   drawn   in   ink   and   watercolour,   and   is   written   in Latin,   interspersed   with   German   fencing   terms.      On   the   last   two   pages   of the    fechtbuch    the    student    is    replaced    by    a    woman    called    Walpurgis.      Comparing    the    images    presented    in    the    Walpurgis    Fechtbuch    to    those depicted   in   wall   paintings   and   rock   carvings   indicate   similar   stances   and positions   that   would   suggest   that   sword   and   buckler   combat   was   practised at least as far back as Celtic times.

‘Image from the Morgan Bible’ Believed created c.1240 AD; Depicts scenes of battle and illustrates the types of armour and weapons used.

During   the   Late   Middle   Ages   a   range   of   manuscripts   and   fechtbuchs   were produced   that   have   survived   to   the   modern   day.      Many   of   the   German Fencing   Books    attribute   their   techniques   to   a   master   known   as   Johannes Liechtenauer,   although   none   of   his   own   teaching   survive,   many   masters from   the   late   14th   century   through   to   the   17th   century   describe   methods originally   taught   by   Liechtenaur.      These   important   masters   include   Sigmund Ringeck,   Peter   Von   Danzig,   Hans   Talhoffer   and   Paulus   Kall   who   describe methods   of   combat   in   unarmed   grappling,   dagger   and   long   knife,   staff   and polearms,   longsword   combat   and   techniques   for   fighting   in   full   armour both     on     foot     or     horseback.          Some     even     describe     techniques     for tournaments and judicial duels.

The   earliest   known   Italian   Fight   Master   was   Fiore   dei   Liberi   who   between 1407   and   1410   documented   a   comprehensive   fight   manual   entitled   Flos Duellatorum   wherein   he   conveys   techniques   in   unarmed   combat,   dagger, sword   in   one   hand,   longsword,   polearms,   armoured   combat   and   equestrian combat.      Fiore’s   manuscripts,   of   which   four   are   known   to   survive,   show   one of   the   earliest   examples   of   systematic   combat   tuition   designed   specifically to   teach   a   martial   art.      In   his   introduction,   Fiore   describes   how   he   had   to prove   both   himself   and   his   techniques   against   other   masters   who   were jealous   of   his   methods;   he   also   discusses   the   successes   of   some   of   his students   in   tournaments   and   duels.      Fiore’s   approach   and   methodolgies cannot   be   overstated   enough   in   the   world   of   historical   combat   research and many of his techniques form the core fundamentals of the ECSPC. During   the   Renaissance   and   the   early   Modern   periods   manuscripts   and fight   books   were   written   or   printed   on   a   range   of   combat   techniques   from pugilism    to    rapier    and    dagger    combat.        The    introduction    of    the    Rapier changed   the   nature   of   swordplay   forever   and   led   onto   the   development   of smallsword   and   sabre   techniques.      Despite   resistance   from   some,   notably George   Silver   in   1599,   the   older   method   of   combat   with   medieval   swords and   bucklers,   fell   out   of   favour   and   interest.      Modern   Olympic   Fencing   finds its birth and development from Renaissance Weapons.

‘FIOR DI BTTAGLIA ’ c.1409 by Fiore dei Liberi.

‘THE LUNGE ’ c.1610 Ridolfo Capo Ferro.

VENUE: Rogueplay Theatre TIME: Wednesday Evenings  Unit 8, Minerva Works 7.30 - 9.30pm  Fazeley Street  Digbeth COST: £5.00 per session  Birmingham Sessions can be block booked here  B5 5RT These   sessions   are   designed   for   historical   combat   enthusiasts,   martial   artists,   stage   combat   students   (from   any organisation),   actors   and   re-enactors.      We   teach   a   mix   of   Historical   European   Martial   Arts   and   Performance Combat   Techniques   with   a   range   of   different   weapons   in   a   fun   and   safe   environment.      Minimum   age   for   all training is 18+ years .  For more information or if you would like to come and train please contact us on Telephone: 07813 308672 or Email: Info@stagefight.co.uk

Much   of   the   ECSPC   system   was   created   around   the   concept   of   accurately presenting    how    weapons    were    historically    used    while    maintaining    the dynamism   required   for   stage   and   screen   combat.      Although   HEMA   and stage   combat   are   very   different   disciplines,   over   the   last   few   years   we   have found   many   of   our   students   gain   an   appreciation   for   historical   combat   and wish   to   continue   training   beyond   the   advanced   levels.      With   much   of   the ECSPC’s     mechanics     and     techniques     based     around     modified     HEMA principles, it only seemed natural to begin classes in historical combat.

Actors   who   have   continued   to   train in   HEMA   have   indicated   that   it   has benefited   their   physical   skills   as   an action   performer   by   improving   their balance    and    coordination.        It    has also    allowed    them    to    adopt    more realistic    combat    stances    that    can look    very    effective    on    stage    and screen.              Regular       HEMA       and Performance    Combat    Training    has also    ensured    that    what    they    have learned   during   qualifying   does   not become stale.

‘READY TO FIGHT ’ Raph Aldis and Khelan Patel

‘THRUST FROM FENESTRA ’ One-to-one training

‘THE FIRST PASS ’ Jon Buckeridge and Khelan Patel

‘FRONTALE ’ Chiara Margiota and Khelan Patel

‘DRILLS & PLAYS ’ Offensive and defensive drill training

Since    2004    STAGEFIGHT    has    worked    across    the    UK    and    parts    of    Europe choreographing   fight   routines   for   both   stage   and   screen   productions.      For   an up-to-date   view   of   what   we’ve   been   working   on,   please   visit   our   FACEBOOK page. If   you   have   a   film   project   that   you   would   like   us   to   help   with,   then   please contact us at info@stagefight.co.uk  or telephone 07813 308672

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SHOTGUN MOUTHWASH By High Contrast High   Contrast’s   “Shotgun   Mouthwash”   is   one   of   the   principle tracks     included     in     Danny     Boyle’s     film     T2     Trainspotting   released   in   2017.      STAGEFIGHT   were   asked   to   choreograph the    scenes    of    violence    for    the    video.        Not    for    the    feint hearted! Production: Park Village Director: Favourite Colour Black

KNIGHTS OF THE DAMNED Behind the scenes footage “Knights   of   the   Damned”   is   a   new   feature   due   to   be   released in   2017.      This   is   a   short   behind   the   scenes    film   showing   some of    the    action    sequences.        STAGEFIGHT’s    Raph    Aldis    was Swordsmaster   on   this   production   and   choreographed   most of the fight sequences assisted by Marc Alden Taylor. Producer: Ben Loyd Holmes Director: Simon Wells

MULO A modern ghost story “Mulo”   is   a   modern   ghost   story   set   in   a   hidden   Roma   shanty camp   off   London’s   North   Circular   motorway.      The   film   is   a work    of    passion    and    vision    by    director    Linda    Cairns    and cinematographer    Nick    Cooke.        STAGEFIGHT’s    Raph    Aldis choreographed the fight scenes. Director: Linda Cairns

PREDATOR DARK AGES Predator Fan Film “Predator   Dark   Ages”   is   a   short   fan   film   and   winner   of   the Best   Fan   Film    at   the   Tri-Cities   International   Film   Festival.      Set during   the   Crusades,   the   faith   and   fighting   skills   of   Templar Knights   is   put   to   the   test   when   they   encounter   the   Predator.     STAGEFIGHT’s     Raph     Aldis     was     swordsmaster     and     fight choreographer. Written & Directed by: James Bushe

Listed   below   are   some   of   our   more   recent   film   projects   that   we’re   currently able to release information about. 

HUNTED “Hunted”   is   a   short   teaser   film   that   follows   the   adventures   of a   medieval   Knight   as   he   is   hunted   through   a   forest.      He   must fight for his life if he is to make his escape. Production: Joint Ventures Produced by: Raph Aldis

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APRIL: 24th April: ECSPC Level-1-Basic Weekly classes (term-3) begins £90.00 per person Blue Orange Theatre, Birmingham. 25th April ECSPC Level-2 & Level-3 Weekly classes (term-3) begins. £90.00 per person Blue Orange Theatre, Birmingham. MAY: 20th May: ECSPC Firearms: Basic Handling Course Winterfold House, Kidderminster. £75.00 per person 9.00am to 5.00pm (one day training) 21st May: ECSPC Firearms: Close Quarter Battles Course Winterfold House, Kidderminster £75.00 per person 9.00am to 5.00 pm (one day training) JULY: 17th July: ECSPC Summer Intensive . 6-day Intensive. Level-1-Basic, Birmingham £330 per person Blue Orange Theatre (Non-residential) SEPTEMBER: 18th September: ECSPC Level-1-Basic Weekly Classes. Term-1 (10 Weeks) Begins. £90.00 per person Blue Orange Theatre: 7.00-8.30pm 19th September: ECSPC Level-2 & Level-3 Weekly Classes. Term-1 (10 Weeks) Begins. £90.00 per person Blue Orange Theatre: 7.00-8.30om OCTOBER: 14th October: ECSPC Firearms: Basic Handling Course Winterfold House, Kidderminster £75.00 per person 9.00am to 5.00pm (one day training) 15th October ECSPC Firearms: Close Quarter Battles Course Winterfold House, Kidderminster. £75.00 per person 9.00am to 5.00pm (one day training) NOVEMBER: 18-19th November: ECSPC Screen Combat Training Winterfold House, Kidderminster £185.00 per person 9.30am to 6.00pm (two days training)

‘EXAM DAY 2016’ Students and Instructors from our weekly classes

SORRY FULLY BOOKED

Our weekly training classes are currently held at: The Blue Orange Theatre 118 Great Hampton Street Birmingham B18 6AD Monday: Level-1-Basic Training Tuesday: Level-2 & 3 Training Rogueplay Theatre West Midlands Creation Centre Unit 8, Minerva Works 158 Fazeley Street Birmingham B5 5RT Wednesday: Birmingham HEMA Club Please check our training calendar page for more information

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At   STAGEFIGHT   we   understand   that   attending   regular   weekly   training   classes can   be   difficult   for   any   actor   or   performer.      Our   intensive   training   courses   are the   ideal   solution   for   those   who   are   unable   to   commit   to   regular   training   or who wish to gain qualifications over a shorter period of time: Intensive Training Courses are: • Physically   and   mentally   demanding   and   require   a   reasonable   level   of fitness and mobility. • Provide   the   same   level   and   quality   of   training   as   our   weekly   courses only delivered over a much shorter period of time. • Require   the   student   to   be   fully   committed   to   the   training   and   may require   them   to   work   outside   of   the   regular   class   times   for   the   duration of the intensive training course. • Are   very   satisfying   and   allow   students   to   meet   like   minded   individuals in a fun and safe environment.

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EASTER INTENSIVE: ECSPC L EVEL-1-BASIC INTENSIVE TRAINING COURSE (7-DAYS) VENUE : THE BLUE ORANGE THEATRE 118 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham. B18 6AD DATE : 17 - 22nd July 2017 TIME : 9.30am to 5.00pm daily DESCRIPTION : This    years    summer    Intensive    course    will    run    at    The    Blue    Orange    Theatre    in Birmingham   between   17th-22nd   July   2017.      This   is   a   LEVEL-1-BASIC   course   that   will cover   the   combat   disciplines   of   unarmed   combat,   medieval   sword   and   an   additional weapon system of the instructors choosing. This   course   is   suitable   for   actors,   performers   and   historical   re-enactors   wishing   to gain   a   basic   stage   combat   qualification.      It   is   also   suitable   for   those   who   currently have   a   basic   qualification   from   any   stage   combat   organisation   that   has   lapsed   or   wish to further their training beyond the set fight routine method . The   course   will   be   run   by   Kaz   Luckins,   ECSPC   Level-4-Instructor   and   independent   fight director.  This is a non-residential course.  Tea and coffee provided. This course is restricted to 8-people maximum . COST: £330 per person (includes final examination fee) Pay in full or  £50 non-refundable deposit to secure a place on this course.

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This   years   ECSPC   Residential   Course   will   take   place   at   Tettenhall   College, near Wolverhampton. UK

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ECSPC Residential Course will be held at Tettenhall College VENUE : TETTENHALL COLLEGE Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX DATE : Sunday 16th to Saturday 22nd July 2017 TIME : All day for residential and non-residential. DESCRIPTION : The    ECSPC    Residential    Course    for    2017    will    be    held    at    Tettenhall    College,    near Wolverhampton.      The   course   is   open   for   residential   and   non-residential   students.      The available courses are: ECSPC Level-1-Basic : This    course    covers    the    fundamentals    of    stage    combat    and    teaches    UNARMED COMBAT ,    MEDIEVAL    SWORD     and    SINGLE-RAPIER .        These    are    the    three    most commonly   used   combat   disciplines   used   on   the   stage   and   screen.      Tuition   focuses on   mechanics,   techniques   and   safety   for   performing   choreographed   fight   routines.     On   successful   completion   of   the   course   students   will   receive   an   industry   accepted qualification in basic stage combat. ECSPC Level-2-Intermediate : This    course    is    open    to    students    who    currently    hold    an    ECSPC    Level-1-Basic qualification   or   have   successfully   completed   the   ECSPC   Screen   Combat   Level-1   and   2 courses.        This    course    covers    QUARTERSTAFF ,    DAGGER     and    RAPIER    &    DAGGER   combat.      On   successful   completion   of   the   course   students   will   receive   an   industry accepted qualification for intermediate level stage combat. ECSPC Level-3-Advanced : This   course   is   open   to   students   who   currently   hold   an   ECSPC   Level-2-Intermediate qualification.        This    is    the    most    challenging    of    our    student    training    courses    and teaches;    SMALLSWORD ,    SWORD    &    SHIELD ,    MEDIEVAL    SWORDS     and    MULTIPLE OPPONENT   COMBAT .      On   successful   completion   of   the   course   students   will   gain   an industry accepted qualification for advanced stage combat. COURSE FEES: RESIDENTIAL: £600 per person Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Meal) Includes examination fee. NON-RESIDENTIAL: £330 per person Includes Lunch Includes examination fee. Pay in full or  £50 non-refundable deposit to secure a place on this course. Tettenhall    College    is    located    in    Tettenhall    on    the    outskirts    of    Wolverhampton.      Tettenhall   College   is   a   private   coeducational   boarding   school   that   sits   within   33-acres of    grounds    and    woodland.        It    is    located    in    the    West    Midlands,    40-minutes    from Birmingham   International   Airport   and   less   than   2-miles   from   local   railway   and   bus stations.      Tettenhall   Village   boasts   a   range   of   independent   shops   and   convenience stores   and   has   several   pubs   and   restaurants   within   walking   distance.      The   city   of Wolverhampton is a very short bus ride away from the college. There    is    ample    parking    for    residential    and    non-residential    students.        Residential students   arriving   by   bus   or   train   into   Wolverhampton   please   let   us   know   your   arrival times and we’ll endeavour to arrange transfer to the college. For more information about our residential course please contact us at: info@stagefight.co.uk

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PAY FULL £330 NON-RESIDENTIAL FEE

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Unarmed   stage   combat   training   is   one   a   fundamental   skill   that   all   actors   and performers   should   have   training   in.      This   level-1   training   module   will   teach   a range   of   techniques   that   will   enable   actors   to   perform   short   choreographed action sequences for staged and live performances.

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Duration : 2-day Intensive Training Course Saturday 1.00pm to 6.30pm / Sunday 9.00am to 3.00pm Attendance on both days is required.  This is a non-residential course. Booking: No previous experience of stage combat is required. Venue : Winterfold House, near Kidderminster. If planning to stay overnight any hotel or B&B in Kidderminster will be suitable - if in doubt please contact us. Car parking available on site. If arriving by train at Kidderminster Railway Station on the day of the course please contact us in advance and we’ll endeavour to arrange collection. Training: This is a 2-day intensive training course that teaches the fundamentals of unarmed stage combat.  This is a skill that all actors and performers should have training and qualifications in.  From basic slaps and pushes to complex fight routines it is essential that actors should be able to perform scenes of violence safely without physically or mentally hurting themselves or others. This course will cover: • Basic stance and body mechanics. • Slaps and pushes. • Punches, kicks and elbow strikes. • Simple grapples and hairpulls. • Chokes and strangulations. Students will be required to perform a short fight test at the end of the course that drawers on all of the techniques that have been learned. Outcomes: Successful students will receive an ECSPC Level-1-Unarmed Combat Qualification Certificate. PLEASE NOTE: Students who successfully complete: • ECSPC Level-1-Unarmed Combat •    ECSPC Level-1-Longsword •    ECSPC Level-1-Italian Rapier Will be upgraded to an ECSPC Level-1-Basic Qualification.

The   Longsword   is   known   as   ‘the   queen   of   all   weapons’   (sometimes   referred to   by   other   organisations   as   the   broadsword).      This   weapon   is   one   of   the most   popular   weapons   used   on   both   the   stage   and   screen   and   is   one   of   the foundation combat disciplines of the ECSPC training syllabus.

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Duration : 2-day Intensive Training Course Saturday 1.00pm to 6.30pm / Sunday 9.00am to 3.00pm Attendance on both days is required.  This is a non-residential course. Booking: No previous experience of stage or screen combat is required. This module is essential for screen combat students Venue : Winterfold House, near Kidderminster. If planning to stay overnight any hotel or B&B in Kidderminster will be suitable - if in doubt please contact us. Car parking available on site. If arriving by train at Kidderminster Railway Station on the day of the course please contact us in advance and we’ll endeavour to arrange collection. Training: This is a 2-day intensive training course that teaches the fundamentals of medieval longsword (sometimes referred to by other organisations as broadsword).  This weapon is one of the most commonly used weapons on both the stage and screen.  This is one of the foundation combat disciplines of the ECSPC training system and a weapon that all training stunt professionals and support artists are expected to be competent with.  This is an essential weapon system that will allow actors and performers to use a range of similar weapons from various stage and screen genres.  This intensive course will introduce students to the safe handling and effective use of the longsword to perform safe and dynamic fight routines. This course will cover: • Stance and body mechanics. • Basic handling (attack and defence). • Historical and Hollywood Style combat. • Grapples and disarms. • Simple choreography. Students will be required to perform a short fight test at the end of the course that drawers on all of the techniques that have been learned. Outcomes: Successful students will receive an ECSPC Level-1-Longsword Qualification Certificate. PLEASE NOTE: Students who successfully complete: • ECSPC Level-1-Unarmed Combat •    ECSPC Level-1-Longsword •    ECSPC Level-1-Italian Rapier Will be upgraded to an ECSPC Level-1-Basic Qualification.

During   the   Renaissance   the   development   of   the   rapier   completely   changed the   face   of   swordplay   and   training.      The   Rapier   is   without   doubt   one   of   the most   popular   weapons   used   on   both   the   stage   and   screen.      Fighting   with   the rapier is a fundamental combat disciplines of the ECSPC training syllabus.

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Duration : 2-day Intensive Training Course Saturday 1.00pm to 6.30pm / Sunday 9.00am to 3.00pm Attendance on both days is required.  This is a non-residential course. Booking: No previous experience of stage combat is required. This module is essential for screen combat students Venue : Winterfold House, near Kidderminster. If planning to stay overnight any hotel or B&B in Kidderminster will be suitable - if in doubt please contact us. Car parking available on site. If arriving by train at Kidderminster Railway Station on the day of the course please contact us in advance and we’ll endeavour to arrange collection. Training: This is a 2-day intensive training course that teaches the fundamentals of the Rapier.  This weapon is one of the most commonly used weapons on both the stage and screen and is one of the foundation combat disciplines of the ECSPC training system.  Drawing on techniques from old renaissance masters, this training course will introduce students to the cut and thrust of rapier combat that will allow students to perform safe and dynamic rapier duels with both historical accuracy and Hollywood flair.  This is an essential weapon system that will allow actors and performers to safely handle and effectively portray a range of characters from a ‘swashbuckling’ hero to the brooding duellist.   This course will cover: • Stance and body mechanics. • Basic handling (attack and defence). • Historical and Hollywood Style combat. • Grapples and disarms. • Simple choreography. This course will be taught with a range of steel rapiers. Students will be required to perform a short fight test at the end of the course that drawers on all of the techniques that have been learned. Outcomes: Successful students will receive an ECSPC Level-1-Rapier Qualification Certificate. PLEASE NOTE: Students who successfully complete: • ECSPC Level-1-Unarmed Combat •    ECSPC Level-1-Longsword •    ECSPC Level-1-Rapier Will be upgraded to an ECSPC Level-1-Basic Qualification.

Our   one-day   shooting   events   run   throughout   the   year   and   are   designed   to refresh   and   maintain   the   firearms   handling   and   training   in   a   fun   and   semi- competitive environment.

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Duration : One-day competitive/refresher event. 10.30am to 4.00pm (Approx.) Booking: ALL Attendee’s MUST have attended our ECSPC Firearms Basic Handling Course. Venue : Winterfold House, near Kidderminster. Car parking available on site. Event: This is a 1-day semi-competitive event designed to refresh and maintain basic firearms handing and shooting techniques that were taught during the ECSPC Firearms training course.  Attendee’s will get the opportunity to revise basic handling skills in a fun and semi-competitive environment. Previous shooting events have been: • Christmas themed • Zombie themed The event will use a range of 6mm GBB pistols.  Medals will be awarded to the days best shooters. Cost: £12.00 per person (booked online) £15.00 per person (paid on the day)

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