Weekly Training: Intermediate level
ma 12.1.
|Skillz Gym
Intermediate Level classes are recommended for people who have passed at least one NSFS test or have equivalent experience stage combat. Join us every Monday 19:30-21:30 at SkillzGym, Helsinki. Please sign up for particular date you plan to attend the class on.
Time & Location
12.1.2026 klo 19.30 – 21.30
Skillz Gym, Energiakatu 3, 00180 Helsinki, Finland
About the Event
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSE: 12.01.2026-04.05.2026
Quarterstaff
Lead Teacher: Juuso-Matias Maijanen
12.01. Quarterstaff
19.01. Quarterstaff
26.01. Special class / topic announced later
02.02. Quarterstaff
Sword & Shield
Lead Teacher: Markus Järvenpää
09.02. Special class / topic announced later
16.02. No class (hiihtoloma)
23.02. Sword & Shield
02.03. Sword & Shield
09.03. Sword & Shield
16.03. Sword & Shield
Theatrical Martial Arts
Lead Teacher: Arvo Jean-Michael Ärlig
23.03. TMA
30.03. TMA
06.04. No class (Easter)
13.04. TMA
20.04. TMA
Two-handed specialties
27.04. Sword & Buckler
04.05. Axe & Knife
You can read more about the disciplines and teaching syllabus in the Nordic Stage Fight Society's Handbook (start on page 23).
GENERAL INFO
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. Intermediate level classes are recommended for people who have passed at least one NSFS test or have equivalent hours in stage combat.
Classes are taught by NSFS teacher-students and NSFS 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 Monday, 19:30-21:30 at Skillz Gym, Energiakatu 3, Helsinki, 4th floor. The door code is 8592.
COST & PAYMENT
Pay prior to the workshop using following information:
12€ one time
50€/100€/150€/200€ for a 5/10/15/20 times card
Pay to FI82 6601 0001 0767 36, Dramatic Combat Finland ry
Reference number for spring 2026 is 202691.
The 5/10/15/20 times card is valid for one year from purchase.