THE BRITISH ACADEMY OF STAGE & SCREEN COMBAT

INDUSTRY RECOGNISED TRAINING

The BASSC is a long standing provider of stage & screen combat training for the performing arts industry. 

Internationally respected for its high standard of technique, curriculum and focus on performance we offer various courses and workshops open to all levels. 

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Our staff teach in drama conservatoires such as RADA, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, East 15, Rose Bruford College, Italia Conti, Drama Studio London, Acting Coach Scotland, Fourth Monkey, Richmond University, Bath University​, University West London, Kogan Academy and the International School of Screen Acting. 

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With a team of highly trained international teachers our courses are taught in the UK, Scotland, USA, Russia, Italy, Israel and Spain. 

CURRICULUM

We offer certification courses in a range of stage & screen weapons. You can begin in any weapon and progressively build your skills portfolio. 

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WEAPONS CERTIFIED 

Rapier & Dagger

Unarmed

Broadsword 

Quarterstaff

Smallsword

Knife

Swashbuckling Rapier

Sword & Shield

Rapier & Cloak

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NON-CERTIFIED SKILLS 

Are taught in our LION and EMPIRE weekend workshops which can include: 

Found Weapons Fights, Case of Rapiers, Mixed Weapons Fights, Mass Battles, Theatrical Blood and more. 

Our teachers also run independent training in Rifles and Guns, Comedy Fights, Vocal Work for Violence and Intimacy Direction. 

STUDENT LEVELLING 

• Actor-Combatant: anyone that has certified in Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed

• Intermediate Actor-Combatant: certified in 5 weapons including Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed.

• Advanced Actor-Combatant: certified and passed with Distinction minimum in 5 weapons including Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed.

TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME

Have you been training with the BASSC for a while? Working towards your Advanced Certification? Why not become a BASSC Certified Teacher. For information please contact info@bassc.org