Combat for Stage & Screen

Specialties

Learn to create and perform extraordinary fights for stage and screen. NYC Combat for Stage and Screen is an ongoing group class where you are trained on an individual basis. Drop-​ins are welcome and preregistration is not required. All skill levels are welcome. The ongoing format allows you to start anytime and offers individualized training based on your needs and skill level.

Learn a wide variety of styles and weapons!

Conflict is the essence of great theatre, film or TV. Whether it’s a simple push, slap or a complex sword fight, it’s rare to have a storyline that doesn’t call for some sort of violence. This needs to be performed safely while making certain the violence appears realistic and truthful so the story being told is enhanced.

Meet the Business Owner

Jared K.

Business Owner

Jared Kirby has been involved in Western Martial Arts and Combat for Stage & Screen for over 20 years. He teaches in New York City (and the metro area) and has choreographed fights Off-​Broadway, Nationally, in London and Sydney.

He is the president of Art of Combat, a board member for the International Order of the Sword & Pen and the president of Combat Con in Las Vegas. Jared currently teaches fencing at SUNY Purchase, Sarah Lawrence College and is a Provost of Arms (Assistant Master) through the Martinez Academy of Arms. Jared has an ongoing Combat for Stage & Screen class in NYC as well as teaching at the prestigious Tom Todoroff Conservatory.

He teaches a variety of workshops across the US and around the world including Canada, England, Scotland, Finland, Italy and Australia. Jared is the editor & one of the translators of «Italian Rapier Combat,» the editor and wrote the introduction for «The School of Fencing,» & most recently published «The Gentleman’s Guide to Duelling.»