About this Event
Counterfeit Combat is excited to announce its very first Stage Combat Workshop, taking place in Chicago! Participants of all skill levels are welcome to join and train in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
This unique event brings together a variety of Chicago-based combat companies, offering you the opportunity to explore multiple fighting styles and techniques throughout the day.
As event capacity grows, additional ticket slots will be released—so be sure to check back if the workshop fills up quickly!
Early bird ticketing ends May 20th, after which prices will increase.
Workshop Schedule:
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Point Theatre Project – How to Fight Like a Gladiator
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Boldworks – Rapier and Cape
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Open Gate – Shaolin Sword
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Midsommer – Axe and Knife
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Strike and Reason – Grappling 101
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Counterfeit Combat – Keep Your Friends Close and Your Knives Closer
Come train, collaborate, and expand your stage combat skills with some of the best in the Chicago scene. We can’t wait to see you there!
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
How to Fight Like a Gladiator
Host: Point Theatre Project
Info: Enter the Arena!
Have you ever wanted to know what it takes to emerge victorious as a Gladiator?
In Fight Like a Gladiator, students will learn what it takes to go head to head with
mixed weapons and win the audiences favor or distain.
This open level class will provide general choreograph, creative problem solving,
collaboration, and incorporation of bold acting choices in a fight.
If you’ve wanted to upgrade your acting performances in your fights, this is the
class for you!
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Rapier & Cape
Host: Boldworks Combat
Info: In this class we will explore Rapier and Cape. We will learn the basics of how to handle and maneuver this flexible weapon for both defense and offense while bringing the rapier into play.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Shaolin Sword
Host: Open Gate Movement Arts
Info: Learn the way of the Green Destiny! In this class we will explore the movements and concepts of the Shaolin Kung Fu’s Jian and Dao and apply them to stage combat principles. Learn several flow drills and short forms culminating in a set of partnered wushu choreography.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Axe and Knife
Host: Misommer Flight
🕑: 03:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Grappling 101
Host: Strike & Reason
Info: Many unarmed fights in real life don't include punches and slaps. In this class, we'll explore the messier side of fighting and how to sell the mess to an audience while keeping ourselves and each other safe.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Knives Closer
Host: Counterfeit Combat
Info: In this knife class you will learn attacks, avoids, and disarms (oh my). How do you navigate choreography when the space starts shrinking?
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
935 W Wilson Ave, 935 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 78.67 to USD 129.89
