This is a book about how to beat the living daylights out of another human being safely...Roger Bartlett ndash; professional fight director and Master Teacher for the British Academy of Stage Screen Combat ndash; leads you through everything you need to know in order to create and perform unarmed stage fights that are compelling; realistic and; above all; safe.Starting with the essential concepts; including Victim Control and Reversal of Energy; you will learn how to perform all of the following moves:SlappingPunchingKickingStranglingPulling and PushingFallingLockingBlockingEach technique is clearly described; extensively illustrated; and accompanied by online videos demonstrating it in slow motion and at full speed. Also included are chapters on understanding and conveying your characters pain; and creating and rehearsing your own fight sequence.For those already trained in stage combat; it will serve as a comprehensive reminder of what you have learned; and supplement your ongoing training. For amateur; fringe and student companies; the book offers a thorough understanding of the practicalities of staging a fight; but also helps you to recognise when you may need to call upon the services of a qualified professional.Whatever your current level of experience; Stage Combat: Unarmed is the essential book for directors; actors; students and teachers; or indeed anyone looking to incorporate safe; effective stage fights into their productions.
#3073912 in eBooks 2016-07-28 2016-07-28File Name: B01JF939D6
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