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YB Summer Intensive Certification 14-26 July 2008

BEYOND BISH BASH BOSH...
... bringing meaningful acting to the fight.

This is a workshop for serious actors interested in safely developing powerful and nuanced performances within the context of fight scenes. The course will be attended by professional actors with student and graduate participants from the Drama Centre.

The host venue for the YB 2008 Summer Intensive is once again The Drama Centre London which is the leading UK drama school embracing methodical US and European acting.

• Tuition by BADC accredited Fight Instructors
• This is a certification intensive BADC Levels 1 or BADC Level 2
• Minimum Six hours of instruction daily
• All weapons provided

We have had a great deal of interest in this course. It may book out quickly. Due to limited places we request participants apply early.

Dates:
14 -26 July 2008 (classes weekdays only- exam on Saturday)

FEES(all Levels)

£380 Full Fees
£342 concessions*

Payments Policy**

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Basic Course (Level 1):
Weapon Systems - Unarmed Combat, Rapier & Dagger, Single Sword (Pointwork)

This is the right course for people with little or no stage combat training, though they may have the benefit of other form of combat training, (eg-sport fencers, martial artists, re enactors, etc). Level 1 covers the basic techniques of the three weapon systems commonly found in the British theatre and the resulting level of certification is the most widely held stage combat qualification in the UK. If you have no previous stage combat qualification then this is the course you should take.

Booking form for BASIC Course

 

Intermediate/Advanced (Level 2/3):
Weapons- Medieval Broadsword, Renaissance Sword and Buckler, and Quarterstaff

This is the right course for people who have completed a certification in stage combat before, though it may have been with the BADC, BASSC, SAFD, FDC, SAuFD, NSFS or any other internationally recognized body which qualifies actor/combatants.

Booking form for INTERMEDIATE Course

For more information about stage combat certificates click here.

ELIGIBILITY
This course is for professional and pre-professional actors. No previous fencing or martial arts combat training is required. The course does require at least a reasonable level of fitness as it requires 6 hours of physical training daily.

To be automatically eligible you must be a working actor; or currently training to work as a professional actor. You are automatically eligible if you meet any of the following criteria: you are a member of UK Equity or a similar union abroad, have attended or attend a recognized drama school or training program such as an NCDT Drama School or the Actors Temple, or are featured in Spotlight.

You can also be eligible if you have a recommendation from your previous stage combat teacher and have at least a silver medal or above in your previous stage combat grade.

If you fulfill none of these requirements you can still apply. You will need to email a cover letter introducing yourself. You may be required to interview. This is often the route taken by directors, dancers and similar performers who wish to attend our courses.

Once the course begins, students will, of course, be under continuous evaluation by the staff. If for whatever reason your progress is not satisfactory, safe, or professional you may be asked to leave the course. It is not YoungBlood's policy to offer a refunds in these instances.

ABOUT ALL COURSES:
The exams for ALL courses are performance-based and, as such, require the candidates to incorporate a text into their fight routines. Additionally, YoungBlood maintains a file of suitable texts covering a broad range of characters and situations. This file will be made available to all participants.

IMPORTANT – Regardless of which course you register for, the demands of a workshop such as this are extremely high, particularly physically, and should only be attempted by individuals who are reasonably fit and healthy. You don't have to be an Olympic athlete, but the more fit you are the more you get out of the workshop.

Also, it would be unfortunate if an old injury or condition were aggravated by the stresses of the workshop. There will be comprehensive warm-ups each morning, and all participants will be required to sign a risk acknowledgement form.

The exams for ALL courses are performance-based and, as such, require the candidates to incorporate a text into their fight routines. Additionally, YoungBlood maintains a file of suitable texts covering a broad range of characters and situations. This file will be made available to all participants.

• The class sessions of the intensive will run from Monday to Friday 14-25 July 2008.
• The exam will take place Saturday 26 July 2008.
• The workshop will be held at Drama Centre London, Saffron House, 10 Back Hill, London
  EC1R 5LQ.
• Participants must be at least 18 years of age on, or before 9 July 2008.
• The fee on this website is inclusive of all classes, weapons provision, examination fee(except some promotions) and syllabus documents. Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and food.
• The instructors (subject to change without notice):
  • Tim Klotz - YoungBlood Founder. FDC (Canadian) Fight Director, BADC Certified Instructor.
  • Marcello Marascalchi - Fight Teacher at ALRA and East 15 Drama School, BADC Certified Instructor.

The instructors bring a wealth of experience to the workshop, having been key to previous BADC workshops and various international events including the Paddy Crean International Stage Combat Workshop.

• Participants will receive a minimum of six hours instruction daily Monday to Friday over both weeks. The exam will take place on Saturday, the final day. The middle weekend will be free time, though optional sessions may be offered. There will also be various evening activities including lectures, rehearsals, and video presentations. These, if they occur, will be finalised at a later date, and will be optional for participants.
• The Examiner for all courses will be an external examiner from an internationally recognised stage combat body.
• Following the exam, successful candidates will receive a certificate signifying their achievement.
• IMPORTANT – Please note that full participation on the workshop may not guarantee a successful pass on exam day. YoungBlood regrets that no refund can be made in the event of an unsuccessful exam.
  

PAYMENTS POLICY**

• Payments are to to be made by electronic transfer or cheque to YoungBlood.
• A 50% deposit will reserve a place on any course until Monday 7 July 2008 registrants in the final week before the course need to pay the full amount on registration. Full payment must be RECEIVED by Monday 14 July 2008
• To secure a place on the course after 8 July, YoungBlood requests payment of the full course fee to accompany your completed Registration Form.
• If you decide to cancel your place on the course for any reason up to and including 14 June 2008, then YoungBlood will issue a full refund.
• If you cancel at anytime for any reason from 15 June 2008 up to commencement of classes on 14 July 2008, then YoungBlood will issue a refund of all money paid less the £100 deposit as indicated above.
• If you cancel at anytime for any reason on or after 14 July 2008, then YoungBlood regrets that no refund whatsoever will be made.
• YoungBlood regrets that no refund can be made in the event of an unsuccessful exam.
  

* Concessions include: Actors Temple Members, Turnites, unemployed, students, Equity members, subscribers to Shooting People, CASTWEB, Castnet, Talent Circle, ActorSingerDancer.com, Screenfighters.com, Actors in Spotlight, BAFTA Award Winners (and nominees), recent graduates and anyone with a current actor/combatant qualification.


For enquiries about the course:

Tim Klotz,
Email: tim@youngblood.co.uk
Tel: 0207 1933 207

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BASIC Course

Intermediate Course

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 "...an invaluable experience for anyone who enjoys dramatic combat and for those who want to use their skills to gain work. The classes are varied and interesting, the fight teachers dedicated and generous, and the improvement you will make - unbelievable.
An incredible two weeks that you cannot afford to miss!"
-Suzy McAthy
Actor

For enquiries about the course:

Tim Klotz
info@youngblood.co.uk
Tel: 0207 1933 207

Host Venue:
Drama Centre London
EC1R 5LQ
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