Upskill at Central: Dramatic Combat

British Academy of Dramatic Combat Standard Level Certification in Unarmed Combat 

Want to try your hand at fighting for stage and screen and gain an industry recognised certification in the process? Then join us for Dramatic Combat this Summer!

This 5-day intensive course focuses on the fundamental skills and principles required for performing effective, believable and safe unarmed (hand to hand) combat for stage and screen - the most frequently used skill in any actor-combatant’s toolkit.

Course Content

The training will enable participants to gain understanding and confidence in physical techniques and performance skills, participants will learn how to:

• Collaborate with a partner and remain safe in physical action
• Sell a convincing attack
• Construct and perform believable reactions
• Use intention and character in physical storytelling
• Combine and fully embody action and text

Next dates:

Monday 7 July - Friday 11 July 2025

10am - 5pm

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