Student Resources
Welcome to the Student Resources page!!
Here you can view and download supplemental handouts and materials, as well as watch some cool videos on stage combat and related subjects !.
Notable Quotes:
"But whether it's ancient or modern swordplay, you start by learning to hold the sword properly and to manipulate it for attack and defense. Swordplay is a conversation. The opponents talk to each other with their blades. The style of fighting varies with each character. If I can make the sword work talk about what’s happening in the script in the same way the dialogue conveys the story, then I feel I've succeeded." ~ Bob Anderson (1922 - 2012)
(Anderson was a brilliant choreographer who worked on films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Mask of Zorro, The Lord of The Rings, The Princess Bride, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.)
“All movements– instead of being as small as possible, as in competitive fencing– must be large, but nevertheless correct. Magnified is the word. The routine should contain the most spectacular attacks and parries it is possible to execute while remaining logical to the situation. In other words, the duel should be a fight and not a fencing exhibition, and should disregard at times classically correct guards and lunges. The attitudes arising naturally out of fighting instinct should predominate. When this occurs the whole performance will leave an impression of strength, skill and manly grace.” ~ Fred Cavens (1882-1962)
(Cavens was a groundbreaking Hollywood Fight Director who worked with Fairbanks, Flynn, Tyrone Power and more.)
Here you can view and download supplemental handouts and materials, as well as watch some cool videos on stage combat and related subjects !.
Notable Quotes:
"But whether it's ancient or modern swordplay, you start by learning to hold the sword properly and to manipulate it for attack and defense. Swordplay is a conversation. The opponents talk to each other with their blades. The style of fighting varies with each character. If I can make the sword work talk about what’s happening in the script in the same way the dialogue conveys the story, then I feel I've succeeded." ~ Bob Anderson (1922 - 2012)
(Anderson was a brilliant choreographer who worked on films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Mask of Zorro, The Lord of The Rings, The Princess Bride, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.)
“All movements– instead of being as small as possible, as in competitive fencing– must be large, but nevertheless correct. Magnified is the word. The routine should contain the most spectacular attacks and parries it is possible to execute while remaining logical to the situation. In other words, the duel should be a fight and not a fencing exhibition, and should disregard at times classically correct guards and lunges. The attitudes arising naturally out of fighting instinct should predominate. When this occurs the whole performance will leave an impression of strength, skill and manly grace.” ~ Fred Cavens (1882-1962)
(Cavens was a groundbreaking Hollywood Fight Director who worked with Fairbanks, Flynn, Tyrone Power and more.)
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