August 8-14
(Monday-Sunday)
9am-4pm
For rising and current 6th-12th graders
Have you ever wanted to learn how to perform stunts like they do in the movies? Come learn the art of stage combat as applicable to theater and film from Keshava, an ex-professional stuntman and actor, and Hazemach, a karate blackbelt and international competitor.
In this week-long immersive summer camp you’ll learn how to safely practice and perform the basics of stage combat and stunts. You’ll learn how to fall, roll, and even fight unarmed – all without getting a scratch.
Stage combat combines the physical discipline of martial arts with the performative joy of acting. By the end of the camp, you’ll get a chance to practice choreographed unarmed fights and we’ll even film them so you can show your friends!
This is a great opportunity to learn how to control your body, move safely, express yourself, make friends, and have a ton of fun learning to tumble, fall, and fight like they do in the movies. We’ll also watch influential films, and learn how to identify what makes a film (and a fight) compelling and effective. We’ll cover classic films and modern favorites. You’ll never watch a superhero movie the same again.
No prior experience in martial arts, sports, or acting necessary.
Location: Living Wisdom High School, 4000 Middlefield Rd K5, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Cost: $625, sibling discount available upon request.
*Needs-based scholarships available. Inquire for more information.
Meet your instructors:
Keshava was a professional stuntman and stunt-coordinator in the Los Angeles Film industry and used to help teach stage combat at the acting academy, Theatre of Arts. He is a science, music, and athletics teacher at Living Wisdom High School.
Hazemach is a lifelong martial artist and competitive karate practitioner. He brings years of experience, teaching, and skill to our camp as well as a mind-blowing round-house kick. Don't believe us? See the YouTube video above for yourself. He is a teacher at Living Wisdom High School.
