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The Textbook of Theatrical Combat
More than just a stage combat book!

 

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Fight Instruction

Dueling Arts International presents

“And They Fight...”

A Comprehensive Guide to Theatrical Combat and Swordplay

 

        "And They Fight" is an educational video series designed for the teaching of theatrical combat and as a review aid for students who have already successfully completed a practical training course in Theatrical Combat and Theatrical Swordplay. By far, the most comprehensive practical examination and educational tool on this subject, this series presents a complete training process from start to finish for the disciplines of Medieval Broadsword, Rapier & Dagger of The Renaissance, the Transitional Single Rapier, and The Smallsword of The Restoration. Each discipline is examined in detail providing, among other things, a history on the weapon, information on equipment, how to hold and handle the weapons, how to safely execute all manners of attacks and parries, beginning thru advanced training drills necessary to acquire the physical skills to execute a safe and believable sword fight, and important safety notes throughout the training process. Midway thru each discipline a basic training fight is demonstrated and each discipline concludes with a fully costumed and executed sword fight in the context of a dramatic scene. There is also an introductory video providing important information shared by all of the disciplines including the rules and practices for safe theatrical combat, warm-ups, and footwork training. Each discipline may be bought separately with the required Introductory Video, or you may purchase the entire series. If you purchase the entire series you will also receive an additional bonus video providing an introduction into the disciplines of Sword & Shield, Sword & Cloak, Sword & Buckler, and Double Rapier.

 

Gregory Hoffman

Writer/Producer/Director

is the Founder and Master Teacher of Dueling Arts International, a company offering performance and training opportunities for actors, directors, and teachers worldwide.

A Graduate in Fine Arts from Stanford University, Gregory has been teaching and directing in Universities, Dramatic Conservatories, and Theaters in Europe, Asia, and the United States since 1984. He has earned over 200 directing credits in the last ten years alone. Currently working as a Theatrical Producer, Director and Fight Director, Teacher, and Independent Filmmaker, Gregory is the winner of numerous theatrical awards including a Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. He is also an Instructor of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Laban Movement Studies and has Extensive training in Martial Arts and Dance. The Resident Fight Director and Instructor at The American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco for ten years, Gregory is also a Founding and Honorary Member of the Nordic Stage Fight Society, and for 15 years a recognized Fight Director and Certified Teacher by The Society of American Fight Directors.

            "And They Fight..."

DVD Running Times and Prices are as follows:

The Complete Set
    (includes introductory and bonus videos)
                    23 hrs.                               $ 500.00

Introductory Video
    *required for purchase of other disciplines
                    2 hrs. 22 min.                     $ 100.00

Medieval Broadsword
                    4 hrs. 20 min.                     $ 125.00

Single Rapier
                    5 hrs. 28 min.                     $ 125.00

Rapier & Dagger
                    6 hrs. 26 min.                     $ 150.00

Smallsword
                    4 hrs                                  $ 125.00

Bonus Video
    *available only with previous purchase of all videos
                                42 min.                     $ N/C

Dueling Arts Video Future Releases:
        Quarterstaff (Spring 2007)
        Unarmed Theatrical Combat
        Knife Fighting

Applicable sales tax and shipping costs will be added to the purchase price.

Forms of Payment: Cashiers Check, Money Order, University Check, or Credit Card.

For more information visit their web site at http://www.duelingarts.com/sales.htm.

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