Weekly Classes: Beginner & Continuation Groups

GENERAL INFO

Beginner group 18:00-19:30 Continuation group 19:30-21:00

VKO 36:

Special -season start: Make your partner look good! Teachers: Markus Järvenpää & co

We will start our season focusing one of the core elements of stage combat, partnering.

Wed 2.9 18.00-21.00

VKO 37-40:

Knife, teacher Arvo Jean-Michael Ärlig

Principles of knife fighting and more.

Wed 9.9 18.00-21.00

Wed 16.9 18.00-21.00

Wed 23.9 18.00-21.00

Wed 30.9 18.00-21.00

VKO 41-44:

Principles and form in stage combat, teacher Emil Houlind

During these weeks we will be working with form and exploring with of different concepts of martial arts and stage combat. Unarmed and using not specified weapons.

Wed 7.10 18.00-21.00

Wed 14.10 18.00-21.00

Wed 21.10 18.00-21.00

Wed 28.10 18.00-21.00

VKO 45-48:

Broadsword, teacher Markus Järvenpää

Basics and more advanced techniques of using the two-handed sword in stage combat.

Wed 4.11 18.00-21.00

Wed 11.11 18.00-21.00

Wed 18.11 18.00-21.00

Wed 25.11 18.00-21.00

VKO 49-50:

Unarmed/TMA, Juuso-Matias Maijanen and Henry Holopainen Fighting with your bare hands, from unskilled fighting to professional fighting styles. Will be continued in the Spring Season.

Wed 2.12 18.00-21.00

Wed 9.12 18.00-21.00

We will focus on the principles and techniques of theatrical violence, combined with the aspects required for film fighting. We will hone in on mechanics of stage fighting and skills required to be safe and expressive. We will also attend to variety of acting decisions that make fighting styles and techniques reflect character and story.  Continuation level classes are recommended for people who have passed at least one NSFS test or have equivalent hours in stage combat. Ask your teacher if you are uncertain of your experience level. Classes are taught by NSFS teacher-students and teachers. Training and planning is supervised by NSFS certified mentor-teachers Oula Kitti, Iiro Heikkilä.

"Stage fighting is the illusion of physical conflict for stage and screen. Stage fighting is a system of techniques, sounds and movements that together create a violent story. Stage fighting is based on choreography and cooperation, and includes both armed and unarmed fighting. Every move is carefully planned and agreed on beforehand with an emphasis on the safety of the performer and a focus on transmitting the story that is being told to a third party."

- Nordic Stage Fight Society's Handbook

PLACE & TIME

Every Wednesday, 18:00-21:00 at Post Theatre Collective, Pengerkatu 11 A 13, Helsinki

COST & PAYMENT

Pay prior to the workshop using following information:

• 18 € one time (9 € half class)

• 40€/80€/120€/160€ for a 5/10/15/20 times card
  

Pay to FI82 6601 0001 0767 36, Dramatic Combat Finland ry

Reference number for autumn 2026: 202659

Please register no later than one day before class!