Further Stage Combat

Starts: Friday 17th of September 2010
Venue: CityLit, Keeley Street, London WC2B 4BA

This is a course administrated by the City Literary Institute (website) for students who have already passed the beginners course, or its equivalent. The weekly class runs from September to February and is team-taught by BASSC certified teachers, and covers stage fighting techniques in more depth, with emphasis on the theatrical presentation of each system. Students will cover one of the following weapons systems from the BASSC syllabus:

• Rapier & Dagger
• Unarmed Combat
• Broadsword
• Smallsword
• Sword & Shield
• Quarterstaff
• Single Rapier
• Knife

This years weapon will be: Advanced Unarmed

The course is practical with the students observing and then participating in the techniques and exercises, while being closely watched by qualified personnel. Students will have the opportunity to take the BASSC Fight Performance Test (FPT) in the weapon studied.

Where?Classes are held at the City Lit - the nearest tube is Holborn. Local map at website (look for the red circle).

When?
Classes are on Friday evenings, from 7.30-9.30 pm.

Course Dates
Advanced Unarmed Fights - 17 September 2010 - 11 February 2011

Enrolment
In person - by coming to the City Lit at Stukely Street.

Citylit website

Teachers: Bret Yount and Roger Bartlett

Prices: £216 (£112 concessions)

Contact: CityLit on 020 7831 7831