From slaps and hair pulls to kicking and punching, unarmed moves are the most common stage combat techniques actors are likely to come across, alongside knife work.
Our Stage Combat - An Introduction course is suitable for complete beginners and ideal for anyone interested in theatre, musical theatre, opera or film. It will provide you with an excellent foundation to cope with being cast in many roles requiring fights.
Stage Combat - An Introduction Course Content
You will build a foundation in many stage combat techniques, enhancing your acting skill set and teaching techniques to keep you safe in your theatrical fights:
- Introduction to fundamental stage combat techniques in unarmed and knife work
- Application of those techniques through performing choreographed fights
- Learn to work effectively as a fight partner
- Gain an understanding of safety and how to spot good and bad practice
- Acting the fight
- Understand performing fights for an audience
This is a City Academy course in association with Independent Drama. Your acting course hours will count towards the recognised academy hours needed for a professional Fight CV.
The hours taught also go towards more advanced accreditation courses with the British Academy of Stage & Screen combat.
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| 8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Ronin Traynor | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £129.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jul 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Ronin Traynor | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £129.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Nov 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Ronin Traynor | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £129.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Ronin Traynor | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £129.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jul 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Ronin Traynor | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £129.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Nov 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Ronin Traynor | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £129.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Ronin Traynor | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £129.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jul 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Ronin Traynor | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £129.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Nov 2025 | Sat | 10:30-17:00 | 1 day | Ronin Traynor | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £129.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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