Stunt Training in Vienna
Start your journey as a stunt performer!
Get familiar with the basics of authentic portrayal of physical action for film and stage.
Module 1 – Unarmed Combat
- Simple principles of attack and defense for all kinds of armed and unarmed combat
- Realistic stage fights? Is that even possible?
- Biomechanics of getting hit
- Safe falls
- Tension and relaxation when working with a partner
- Principles for developing choreographies
- Script, acting, rhythm and plot
- Portraying domestic violence
- Deaths: Getting shot, getting strangled
- Develop a short choreography
Module 2 – Armed Combat
- Working with bladed and blunt weapons
- Principles for swords, sabres, knives, poles, improvised weapons, etc.
- Special tricks for working with a partner and improvising
- Applying principles of Module 1 in armed combat
- Develop a short choreography
Module 3 – Highfall Preparation
- Controlling your center of gravity
- Controlling your partner
- Advanced falls on the ground
- Highfall preparation with four key techniques
- Develop a short scene
Module 4 – Pistols
- Correct handling of pistols
- Safety procedures and distances
- Tactical movement
- Simple drills, reloads
- Working with blanks on set
- Develop a final choreography
Of course our instructors are there to assist and support any additional questions you may have.
This course can only offer a glimpse into the vast world of stunts. If you are keen to explore further, check out Body Burns, High Falls, Rigging und Wire-Work, as well as Firearms training with live ammo.
Obviously, this course is not a self defense class. If you are interested in delving into close quarters combat, we highly recommend stopping by at Self Defense classes at Yamas.org – and don’t forget the Fighting for Film Workshop Police Techniques.
Program Stunt Training
Four sessions per course.
2.5 hours per session.
This course is available for groups upon request.
Equipment
- Bring comfortable training gear
- and personal protection equipment as you see fit (mouth guard, groin guard, etc.)
Your Stunt Training Instructors
- Markus Weilguny, Action Director and Stunt Coordinator, markus@FightingForFilm.com
- Bert Obernosterer, Stunt and MMA Trainer
- Martin Enzi, international HEMA Fencing Instructor
- Ivan Forlani, Stuntman
We are looking forward to a safe and challenging course!
Photos by Joe Tödtling, Barbara Lachner, Olivier Dejean, Tom Weilguny or Markus Weilguny, unless otherwise noted.
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