Weekly Training: Open Level
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|Skillz Gym
Open Level classes are open for everyone who wants to learn and experience stage combat in a safe and encouraging environment. Join us every Wednesday 19:30-21:30 at SkillzGym, Helsinki. Please sign up for particular date you plan to attend the class on.
Time & Location
14.1.2026 klo 19.30 – 21.30
Skillz Gym, Energiakatu 3, 00180 Helsinki, Finland
About the Event
OPEN LEVEL COURSE: 14.01.2026-06.05.2026
Quarterstaff
Lead Teacher: Henry Holopainen
14.01. Quarterstaff
21.01. Quarterstaff
28.01. Quarterstaff
04.02. Quarterstaff
Sword & Shield
Lead Teacher: Jess Jones-Gauslå
11.02. Special class / topic announced later
18.02. No class (hiihtoloma)
25.02. Sword & Shield
04.03. Sword & Shield
11.03. Sword & Shield
18.03. Sword & Shield
Theatrical Martial Arts
Lead Teacher: Anastasia Trizna
25.03. TMA
01.04. TMA
08.04. Special class / topic announced later
15.04. TMA
22.04. TMA
Two-handed specialties
29.04. Sword & Buckler
06.05. 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. Basic level are perfect way to start to study dramatic combat or to have basic training in the chosen disciplines.
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 Wednesday, 19:30-21:30 at Skillz Gym, Energiakatu 3, Helsinki, 4th floor, 2 hall. 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 (1) of purchase.