Classes Page






	The Noble Blades are committed to continuous learning about stage combat. To that end, the group provides a forum for three main categories of classes:

	Introductory/brush-up courses: these multi-week offerings are generally broad in scope, offered once a year (usually in the first quarter), and designed for anyone (age 15 or older) new to stage combat or looking to brush up on his/her skills.

	Master classes: taught by SAFD certified teachers or fight directors, these are one-day classes generally covering a specific topic, offered a couple times a year, and open to those with some prior stage combat experience.

	SAFD Skills Proficiency Tests: taught by SAFD certified teachers or fight directors, the intensive SPTs fulfill the SAFD requirements for actor/combatant status. In recent years, The Noble Blades have only hosted re-test workshops for current actor/combatants, though opportunities for would-be actor/combatants looking to test for the first time exist elsewhere in the area and across the country (contact your local SAFD regional representative or visit http://www.safd.org). Information on these and other area stage combat classes will be posted below as they become available.



	Introduction to Stage Combat

	An introductory class in stage combat, exploring various weapon styles. Join Karen Schlumpf and Brian Farrell for this 8-week course. Space is limited to 12 students, so RSVP as soon as you can by emailing Karen Schlumpf. A class registration form will be emailed to you once you've RSVPed. Bring your completed form and a check (payable to RCP) with you on the first day of class.

	DATES: July 6th to August 24th (8 weeks) WHEN: Sundays from 10: 00 AM to 1: 00 PM COST: $200 WHERE: RCP Rehearsal Hall, 264 Sunset Park Drive (Sunset Business Park), Herndon, VA



	*For more information on booking The Noble Blades* for a demonstration, workshop, or stage choreography, please e-mail us at noble@nobleblades.org.**

Introduction to Stage Combat