Just a quick note that the next FDC Basic Certification course that was scheduled for this week has been delayed until 17 May, 2010. For full details, check this out: May Stage Combat Course Sorry for any inconvenience… actually, it should be a convenience, because now you have time to sign up and get these […]
After our hugely successful first stage combat course in which all students passed their examination with Fight Master J-P Fournier, Academie Duello is doing it again – right away. The next 10-week stage combat certification course will begin on 12 April 17 May! First Class: Monday, 12 April 2010 17 May, 2010 Time: 8 pm […]
Two events are happening at Academie Duello next weekend. If you haven’t seen the size, decor and amenities at the school’s new location at 412 W. Hastings, you must attend. And if you know what a great facility it is, you’ll discover the new museum, and see some exciting performances. Saturday 7:30pm: An Evening of […]
Back by popular demand, I will be teaching another one-day workshop in Bartitsu. This time, it will be a more condensed 4 hours (2pm-6pm), and more physical. Workshop January 23 Learn the fighting style of Sherlock Holmes in this unique one-day workshop at Academie Duello. England in the 19th century was replete with instructors in […]
The long-awaited announcement of the first Basic Actor-Combatant Certification course at Academie Duello. First Class: Monday, 18 January 2010 Time: 8 pm – 10 pm Duration: 18 January – 26 March (10 weeks) Place: Academie Duello, 412 W. Hastings, Vancouver, BC Mondays: Basic Sword Learn the fundamentals of sword for the stage and screen. The […]
Good climaxes like this one from Rob Roy are not only exciting fights that are well performed, but also reflect the themes and actions in the rest of the story: What is the climax of a play or movie? It’s the point where the tension gets so high that something snaps. Psychological tension is released […]