Stunt Training

Stunt Training in Vienna

Start your journey as a stunt performer!

Get familiar with the basics of authentic portrayal of physical action for film and stage.

Module 1 – Unarmed Combat

• Simple principles of attack and defense for all kinds of  armed and unarmed combat
• Realistic stage fights? Is that even possible?
• Biomechanics of getting hit
• Safe falls
• Tension and relaxation when working with a partner
• Principles for developing choreographies
• Script, acting, rhythm and plot
• Portraying domestic violence
• Deaths: Getting shot, getting strangled
• Develop a short choreography

Module 2 – Armed Combat

• Working with bladed and blunt weapons
• Principles for swords, sabres, knives, poles, improvised weapons, etc.
• Special tricks for working with a partner and improvising
• Applying principles of Module 1 in armed combat
• Develop a short choreography

Module 3 – Highfall Preparation

• Controlling your center of gravity
• Controlling your partner
• Advanced falls on the ground
• Highfall preparation with four key techniques
• Develop a short scene

Module 4 – Pistols

• Correct handling of pistols
• Safety procedures and distances
• Tactical movement
• Simple drills, reloads
• Working with blanks on set
• Develop a final choreography

Of course our instructors are there to assist and support any additional questions you may have.

This course can only offer a glimpse into the vast world of stunts. If you are keen to explore further, check out Body Burns, High Falls, Rigging und Wire-Work, as well as Firearms training with live ammo.

Obviously, this course is not a self defense class. If you are interested in delving into close quarters combat, we highly recommend stopping by at Self Defense classes at Yamas.org – and don’t forget the Fighting for Film Workshop Police Techniques.

Program Stunt Training

Four sessions per course.

2.5 hours per session.

This course is available for groups upon request.

Equipment

• Bring comfortable training gear
• and personal protection equipment as you see fit (mouth guard, groin guard, etc.)

Your Stunt Training Instructors

• Markus Weilguny, Action Director and Stunt Coordinator, markus@FightingForFilm.com
• Bert Obernosterer, Stunt and MMA Trainer
• Martin Enzi, international HEMA Fencing Instructor
• Ivan Forlani, Stuntman

We are looking forward to a safe and challenging course!

Photos by Joe Tödtling, Barbara Lachner, Olivier Dejean, Tom Weilguny or Markus Weilguny, unless otherwise noted.