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HAND-TO-HAND STAGE COMBAT

HAND-TO-HAND STAGE COMBAT. A quick reminder…. Stage Combat Agreement

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HAND-TO-HAND STAGE COMBAT

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  1. HAND-TO-HAND STAGE COMBAT

  2. A quick reminder… Stage Combat Agreement I __________________________, agree that I will practice all stage fighting techniques with the utmost regard for safety. I will not act immaturely, or put my partner or myself in any sort of danger at any point during this unit. If I should violate this agreement, I understand that I will be removed from the Stage Combat Workshop without the chance to return. Signature____________________ Date________________

  3. How to define “Stage Combat” • Stage combat is the “SAFE performance of thrilling violence”

  4. Why stress safety? (SAFD) • It takes • 4lbs of pressure to break a collar bone • 7lbs of pressure to break a rib • 9lbs of pressure to break a nose • 15lbs of pressure to break a skull • The average punch of a pro boxer? • 800lbs per square inch • If your punch equaled only 1/45th of that of a professional boxer, you would still maintain a psi measurement of 17.8.

  5. Terminology • EYE CONTACT: This is a MUST! - Used as a visual cue for each partner to signify that both actors are ready to proceed with the next step of the choreography.

  6. PrepareStrikeFollow Thru/Reaction: • Prepare: This is the Eye Contact before a strike. • This is also the set up of a punch or slap. • Strike: The actual execution of the technique. This is where the • Knap happens if one is required. • Follow Thru: The continuation of the Strike. • Reaction: This is what the victim acts out after being struck by the attacker.

  7. I said KNAP! Not nap…WAKE UP! • Knap- The sound of the “hit” that is produced either by the attacker, victim or a 3rd party. • It is extremely important to execute the knap correctly as this can ruin the special effect for the audience.

  8. Timing and Reaction are everything! • It is crucial that the victim acts (Yes I said ACT!) as if they were really hit. This includes but is not limited to: • Choking • Gasping for air • Voicing pain • Looking angry • Stumbling / Stammering • Acting Disorientated This is one of few areas in Theatre where OVERACTING IS OKAY!!!

  9. How long did we rehearse?

  10. Fight Map

  11. What we will be covering…

  12. HAND-TO-HAND STAGE COMBAT

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