Sword Masters

WEAPONS The Academy training covers a wide variety of weapons including the following: Cutlass Broadsword (hand and a half style) Quarterstaff Sword and Buckler Rapier and Dagger (single Rapier, Rapier and Cloak, etc.) Classical Smallword Hollywood Swashbuckling (Vaudeville Sabre) Hand to Hand Fighting (Unarmed Combat, Rolls and Falls) The Academy also teaches variations on these as well as other weapons and styles used in film and stage production, such as Double Rapier, Whip Cracking, Knife Fighting, and much more. If the Academy does not regularly teach a weapon or style you are looking for, ask us. We may be able to direct you to someone who can.

Servicesrn Sword (sôrd) n. a hand weapon having a long, sharp-pointed blade, usually with a sharp edge on one or both sides, set in a hiltrnrn Master (mas’ter, mäs’-) n. a highly skilled workman or craftsman qualified to follow his or her trade independently and, usually, to supervise the work of othersrnrn Sword Master (sôrd mas’ter, mäs’) n. Tim WeskernrnAs the title implies, a Sword Master is required to provide expertise in all matters relating to swordplay. Tim Weske is a leading expert in theatrical sword fighting and cinema swordplay. In 1992, he founded his own fencing studio -- Swordplay Fencing Inc. The studio not only functions as a training facility for Olympic competition fencing, but also for theatrical stage combat among actors and stunt personnel. Some of the services offered:rnrnTraining all performers, from principals to background extras. Fight choreography for all pointed, edged, and blunted weapons. Weapons consultation in all aspects (history, use, props, costume, production design, etc.) Fencing studio located in downtown Burbank available for private training sessionsrnrnrnFull crew of professional fight performers availablernrnrnExpert Sword Master commentary and consultation in film history and classic cinema. Weapons and equipment rentalrnrnrnAble to work internationally without penalty or interference from SAG.