Seminars: The Atlanta Stage Combat Studio hosts a variety of seminars taught by ASCS staff as well as visiting artists. These are topics of interest that are covered in seminar format ranging from few hours to a few days in length. Here is a sample list of Seminar topics offered this year at ASCS.

• Bullwhip for Stage - Techniques for using whips of various lengths in performance.
• Kali Double Stick - Basic double stick techniques from the Philippines for that fast and furious look. The techniques are translated to swordplay and unarmed techniques.
• Fighting for Film - Learn the tricks and tips of fighting in front of the camera as well as industry insights!
• Rope Tricks - Yep, just like Will Rogers. You'll be spinning a flat loop and hopping in and out of it in no time.
• Knife and Tomahawk Throwing - Learn to throw with ease for accuracy and distance.
• Rapier and Dagger - A basic introduction to the weapon that will give the participant a few helpful techniques for performing R&D choreography.
• Broadsword - An introduction to the basics of the theatres most popular medieval weapon.
• Unarmed - The basics of slaps, punches, falls, throws, and rolls. Excellent skills to have if you plan on a safe performance career and an old age free of unnecessary damage.

Level One Classes: Learn the "language" of stage combat terminology, fight notation, and safe basic technique. These classes build a solid foundation of footwork, attacks, and defenses, and explore movement and partnering techniques for the performer. Each class culminates in a performance test and, if scheduling permits, a showcase performance.

• BS1, Broadsword One -Develop the skills necessary to move this weapon with a minimum of effort as you build the basic skills necessary to perform scenes of violence from the Classics (Macbeth, Shakespeare's Histories, etc...).
• RD1, Rapier and Dagger One - Learn the basics of attacks and defenses with weapons in both hands, a number of classical styles, and the skills necessary to play some of the most memorable roles of the stage (Musketeers, Mercutio, Tybalt, etc...).
• SR1, Single Rapier One - Fine tune combinations of cutting and thrusting and explore the choreographic and character-enhancing possibilities with techniques gleaned from historic texts and our own swashbuckling tradition of the cinema (Cyrano de Bergerac, Princess Bride, Prisoner of Zenda, etc...).
• SS1, Smallsword One - Learn the finesse of this weapon and explore the challenges of performing the quick and subtle point work, complex footwork, and extreme partnering skills necessary to bring this weapon style to life on the stage (Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Rivals, Scarlet Pimpernel, etc.).
• QS1, Quarterstaff One - Master the techniques of long and short form with this amazingly versatile and challenging weapon. We'll explore western and eastern styles to create amazing theatrical sequences (Robin Hood, Shakespeare's History Plays, etc...).
• UA1, Unarmed One - Develop an arsenal of punches, kicks, slaps, chokes, and wrestling techniques for stage. We'll develop safe tumbling and falling techniques as well. Think of it as a survival class for the performer! (As You Like It, Picnic, etc...).

Level Two Classes: Further development of ones basic skills and the addition of more challenging choreography and scene work are the objectives of these classes. We will strive to keep the technique clean and accurate while exploring more difficult moves and more intricate timing, all the while exploring characterization and acting beats. Performance tests and showcase performances also apply.

• BS2, Broadsword Two & Impact Weapons - A fast paced sampler of many weapons commonly used on the medieval battlefield. Feel the heft of a mace, the power of a battle ax, and add the security of a sturdy shield. We'll explore more complex movements with the broadsword.
• RD2, Rapier and Dagger Two incl. Buckler, Cloak etc. - In addition to the dagger, we'll use a variety of of weapons in our non-dominant hand. Defensive weapons like the buckler and cloak, and offensive weapons such as a second rapier (case of rapiers) will be explored.
• SR2, Single Rapier Two - An advanced look at rapier techniques from the historical, to the swashbuckling and comic. Techniques range from the heavy cutting strokes of the early rapier to the "wrist cuts" of the transitional rapier period. We'll also explore sabre and calvary sabre techniques.
• SS2, Smallsword Two - The combinations and complexities of attacks and defenses become more intricate and the challenge of acting this fast paced style are heightened. A true actor combatant challenge!
• QS2, Quarterstaff Two/Polearms - Advance to more challenging staff choreography and explore the use of polearms (spear, halberd, etc.) and their amazing choreographic possibilities.
• UA2, Unarmed Two - Advanced fisticuffs, holds, falls, and tumbling at a faster pace. We'll explore martial arts combinations and techniques used by stunt professionals in the film business, as well.

Level Three Classes: Hone your performance abilities with new fight choreography given frequently. Extensive scene work and more difficult choreographic challenges will be coached, rehearsed, taped, and critiqued. You will be expected to perform for the class often after a short rehearsal period.

• EW3, Edged Weaponry Three - Full out sword fighting at its best, from Broadsword to Smallsword, to knife fighting.
• CF3, Choreography for the Fighter - Learn how a fight is put together and how to meet the theatrical challenge of building tension, supporting the text and characters, and working in a variety of theatrical situations (Proscenium, Theatre in the Round, Small stages, etc.). Ethics and the nuts and bolts considerations of the profession will also be discussed.