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We’re one of New York City’s top stage combat training programs, where high-level technique meets an inclusive, welcoming environment. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned performer, you’ll train hard, have fun, and grow alongside a supportive community that’s as passionate about the craft as you are.
Upcoming Classes
Monday Night MMA
(mixed martial arts for performance)
Monday Nights: Sept 14 - Nov 16
Open to all skill levels
Get ready to have fun with striking and grappling without actually getting hit in the head or slammed on the ground! This class will draw on fundamental techniques and drills from kickboxing, jeet kune do, muay thai, wrestling, judo, and jiujitsu to build participants ability to convincingly convey modern sport MMA combat. The exploration will be safe and dynamic, with a focus on developing high level partnering and awareness between combatants. No prior experience is required; we will build everything from the ground up!
Instructor: Adam Rector
Unarmed at the Paramount
Monday & Wednesday Nights: Sept 14 - Oct 14
Open to all skill levels
Arte Violenta and the Paramount theater Present… a 5 week unarmed Stage Combat course. Walk onto the historic Paramount Theater stage in Peekskill and train where it actually matters — under the lights.
Instructor: David Dean Hastings
Angle of Attack: Geometry in Stage Combat
Thursday Nights: Sept 17 - Oct 15
Intermediate - prerequisites listed on booking page
This 5 week Intermediate Rapier class will take your basic footwork to the next level. The star is the blueprint. The circle is the battlefield. Actors train through geometry, discovering new pathways of attack, defense, and movement to create dynamic, multidimensional choreography.
Instructor: David Dean Hastings
Saturday Certification
Saturday Mornings: Oct 17 - Dec 12
Open to all skill levels
A 10 week course culminating in an SAFD Skills Proficiency Test!
Instructor: TBA
Saturday Certification
Saturday Afternoons: Oct 17 - Dec 12
Open to all skill levels
A 10 week course culminating in an SAFD Skills Proficiency Test!
Instructor: TBA
