Receive a weekly emailed newsletter with information about Rc-Annie featuring: Stage Combat Workshops – BADC Certification Courses Real Fight Workshops – Guest tutors Regular Fighting Form advanced fighter training Fight auditions, shows and castings. email NEWSLETTER PLEASE to info@rc-annie.com

• Tell a Friend About us - Click Here!

The Blurb!

May June July 2010

NEWS

WORKSHOPS AND COURSES
You can now book for the following:

War Horse weekend Course
Autumn Evening BADC Term and Fighting Form
Summer BADC Intensive in Exeter

See below for full details

HOW TO BOOK

To register for a place just scroll down to the bottom menu and click Registration. Fill in the form; write your course name in the ‘OTHER COURSE’ box and the amount into the ‘COURSE FEE’ box then click ‘Submit form and Pay’. Once you send your registration form it will automatically forward you to a PayPal page to make payment. If you do not use PayPal click ‘Submit form only’ and then you can send a cheque to Rc-Annie Limited. 34 Pullman Place. Eltham. London. SE9 6EG, or contact rachel@rc-annie.com to arrange a bank transfer.

To claim your EARLY BIRD discounted price within the allotted time please remember to select Early Bird from the CONCESSION TYPE list on the registration form.

LONDON INTENSIVE 2010

8 Day BADC certification course
21st-28th August 2010

All three BADC levels available

SPECIAL OFFER FOR RETURNING STUDENTS JUST £300

LEVEL ONE 4PM-10PM
For absolute beginners or those with no previous qualifications – Rapier and Dagger, Small sword and Unarmed Combat

LEVEL TWO 9AM-4PM
For those with current Level One qualification, lapsed Level Two or those taking their Level Three course. Broadsword, Quarterstaff, Rapier and Companion weapon

LEVEL THREE 9AM-4PM
Must have a recent Level Two qualification or lapsed Level Three certificate. NOTE: Level Three students must also attend the Level Two class in order to train in all five fights: Small (court) Sword and Unarmed plus Level Two weapons.

BADC EXAM WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE SATURDAY, TIME TO TBC

FEES: Returning Students £300. Concession £375. Full £420

VENUE: GIN STILL, 3 Mills Studios, 3 Mill Lane, London. E3 3DU

2010 AUTUMN EVENING TERM

4th Oct – 14th Dec   

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS 10th SEPT!

BADC AFFILIATED CERTIFICATION COURSES
11 weeks, including exam

1. COMPREHENSIVE FIGHTING Both Monday & Tuesday nights. FOR BADC LEVELS 1, 2 and 3.

2. FIGHTING FORM FUNDAMENTALS Monday nights 7-9.00pm.

• Horde – Fight performance group devising and rehearsal
• Stage Combat techniques and training for COMPREHENSIVE FIGHTING students
• Drop in classes open to all
• Single Weapon Specialisation for advanced students who register an interest
• Personal Tuition available for drop in fee + £20. Please contact us to book a tutor.

3. BARE BONES Tuesday night’s 6-10pm. Examination choreography only.

TUESDAYS SCHEDULE 6-10pm

GROUP WARM UP 6-6.15pm

LEVEL ONE 6-9pm (3hrs) for absolute beginners or those with no previous BADC qualifications. Rapier and Dagger, Small sword and Unarmed Combat

LEVEL TWO 6-8pm (2hrs) for those with a current Level One BADC qualification, lapsed Level Two or those taking their Level Three course.  Broadsword, Quarterstaff, Rapier and Companion weapon or Arming sword and Shield/Buckler

LEVEL THREE 6-10pm (4 hrs including the Level two class) Students must have a recent Level Two qualification or a lapsed Level Three. NOTE: Level Three students must also attend the Level Two classes in order to train in all five fights (but at a Level Three standard) 18th Century Smallsword and Unarmed plus Level Two weapons.

FEES
EARLY BIRD

COMPREHENSIVE (2 nights) Con £255. Full £295.
BARE BONES (Tues night) Con £195. Full £225.
FIGHTING FORM (Mon night) £90. Drop in fee £10. HORDE fee £5 per session

From SEPT 10th prices will be
COMPREHENSIVE (2 nights) Con £275. Full £320.
BARE BONES (Tues night) Con £225. Full £250.
FIGHTING FORM (Mon night) £100. Drop in fee £10. HORDE fee £5 per session

EXAM: Please note the exam will take place on the last week of class TUESDAY 14th DEC 2010

VENUE: Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St John's Way, London N19 3RQ. Nearest tube Archway

WAR HORSE

4th & 5th of Sept 2010
An introduction to Mounted Combat and Riding for Screen

Provided by Film & TV Horses

A weekend of learning how to work with film trained horses. Activities from basic horse control to obstacle courses, group horse control and riding at the tilt. Every performer wants to add Horse Ridding skills to their CV and this course is a perfect introduction for fighters and action performers to start working with horses. This weekend is also ideal for riders to begin working with the different signals and commands that a highly trained Film horses demands.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE (2x1½ hr mounted sessions per day)

FEE: £150 per person

FACILITIES: you have access to a small kitchen for teas and coffees.
REQUIREMENTS: This is an outdoor course please remember to bring suitable robust outdoor clothing, wear slim fitting boots. Bring plenty of layers and a change of clothing should it rain and sun cream if its sunny.
Please remember to bring lots of snacks to get you through the day. They will be providing a light lunch but you will need to bring snacks and stuff for breakfast, then we’ll head off to the pub for dinner on the sat night. Please remember to bring a tent and sleeping bags
LOCATION: Patterdale Farm, Drift Rd, Hawthorn Hill, Berkshire. SL6 3SX
DIRECTIONS: M4 exit 8, onto the A308 going back on yourself to the A330 towards Holyport. (Ignore GPS telling you to turn left down B3024 Forest green road) stay on A308 until Left turn onto Drift road. You are looking for a Small Bridal path/track signposted to Blackbird Cottage. Drive up bumpy track till see Patterdale farm on right.
NEAREST TRAIN: Maidenhead Rail Station train from Paddington costs from £9.40 for a single and takes about 40mins. There is a Taxi rank outside to complete your 3.5 mile journey. (Taxi approx £15)
EXPERIENCE: Some basic knowledge is recommended though not essential as all levels will be catered for.
INSURANCE: Rc-Annie cannot insure participants taking part on this course; Participants do so entirely at their own risk. We recommend concern participants seek temporary insurance cover independently for the weekend.

EXETER INTENSIVE 2010

Two week BADC certification course
July 26th -6th August 2010

All three BADC levels available

SPECIAL OFFER FOR RETURNING EXETER STUDENTS JUST £250 before 1st June

We return to the lovely Exeter (our second home) for our second Rc-Annie two week intensive at the wonderful Cygnet Theatre Training school. In a great social atmosphere (there are lots of fab pubs nearby, being a student town and all) students really learn how to knuckle down and get to grips with the disciple of Stage Combat while still having a good time. Your classes run from Monday to Friday, 9.30 till 6pm, for two weeks of intensive training dedicated to mastering the discipline of stage combat. The course will culminate with a BADC examination.
A must for today’s working actor.

LEVEL ONE For absolute beginners or those with no previous BADC qualifications. Rapier and Dagger, Small sword and Unarmed Combat

LEVEL TWO For those with a current Level One BADC qualification, lapsed Level Two or those taking their Level Three course.  Broadsword, Quarterstaff, Rapier and Companion weapon or Arming sword and Shield/Buckler

LEVEL THREE Students must have a recent Level Two qualification or a lapsed Level Three. NOTE: Level Three students must also attend the Level Two classes in order to train in all five fights (but at a Level Three standard) 18th Century Smallsword and Unarmed plus Level Two weapons.

FEES: Returning Students £250. EARLY BIRD £300 before 1st June. Concession £375. Full £420

VENUES: Cygnet Theatre School. New Theatre. Friar Gate. Exeter EX2 4AZ.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Rc-Annie does not offer refunds in any circumstances but may consider deferment in certain cases.

Rc-Annie reserves the right to alter course times, course content and to cancel classes due to unforeseen circumstances such as acts of god.
Rc-Annie reserves the right to terminate a student’s contract at any time.
Rc-Annie reserves the right to refuse admission or tuition.

All BADC affiliated courses are taught by BADC qualified tutors and are a specified time commitment which conclude with an examination. 
Exam fees are not included in the course fee and are payable separately £20-£35.
Poor attendance may result in students being insufficiently prepared to take the final exam and will be advised accordingly.
Full attendance to the course does not automatically result in an exam pass
Passing your LEVEL THREE EXAM does not qualify you to teach, it does however qualify you (if a Gold Recommended grade is achieved) to approach the BADC training program to become a Teacher (two year program)

BADC EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination process and the fight syllabus can seem confusing at times. For a breakdown of the levels and requirements visit the BADC website for clarification
http://www.badc.co.uk/qualifications/qualifications.html

RECENT WORK AND PAST WORKSHOPS

FIGHT FLIGHT

6th-9th March 2010

FIGHT LIKE AN ACTION HERO!

We were thrilled to offer a 4 day course, 2 years in the making, combining fighting and flying. We worked with  performers from the hit show De La Guarda and Fuerzabruta, to create a course that will not only teach you how to control your body whilst in the air but how to fight whilst up there.

Theatrical Handguns and Blood FX

28th March 2010

In association with the SMA another successful action filled day of guns and Blood, culminating in a live action scene with both a Blood FX and live Blank firing handgun. The rules and regulations of using Blank Firing Guns are, at best, confusing. This workshop is designed to clarify the current UK gun law and the use of Realistic Imitation Firearms for Dramatic purposes.

HSE First Aid at Work qualification Course

3 days 19, 20, 21st of April 2010

Presented by, HSE recognised provider, James Dyer and in association with the SMA. A fun and relaxed 3 days learning First Aid, tailored to those of us who work in the Stage and Screen industry. Each participant passed the course and received a comprehensive first aid manual, HSE certificate and a wallet card. James originally trained as an actor and stunt man worked in theatre, film TV. He is an outdoor adventure sports instructor/trainer, leads expeditions and adventure tourism trips in the UK and overseas.

ANCIENT TO ACTION with John Lennox
30th October- 1st November 2009

Doc John Lennox founder member of Art of Combat travelled from the USA to lead a 3 day workshop based on he Fundamental Principles of Historical and Stage Combat for Rc-Annie at 3 Mills studios. The course consisted of workshops in: Combat theory, Cabala and the Cube, The Anatomy of the Attack, Stealing Time, Medium and long range weapons, Multiple Opponents, Ground Fighting, Rumi Maki, Intention Through Martial Understanding, Sabre in the Duel and on the battlefield, and an introduction to AoC's System of combat, Knife and Tomahawk, Native American Totem, Sword & Shield, Spear & Staff weapons, Spear v Sword, How to Start a Fight and create a martial correct fight.

With a chance to join the AoC's apprenticeship programme

SWASHBUCKLING FOR FILM ONBOARD THE GOLDEN HINDE
SOLD OUT!

MONDAY'S FROM 1ST JUNE - 6TH JULY 2009 6PM-8.30PM

THE COURSE

A 6 week, one of its kind, course that teaches you traditional sword fighting for film. Looking at a wide variety of genres from Captain Blood to Master and Commander with some optional Peter Pan moments thrown in. You will learn sword techniques specific to film, including the Hollywood swashbuckling styles coined by Paddy Crean and Bob Anderson and get a great opportunity to firmly grip a dagger between you teeth. Uniquely, all classes will be held on Board the Golden Hinde in dock at London Bridge. We will choreograph different sequences in various locations from the Gun Deck to the Rigging. The sequences will be professionally filmed to give you a swashbuckling souvenir, an exceptional show reel or a great opportunity to show off to your fellow vagabonds.

About the vessel

A full-size replica of Sir Francis Drake's 16th century galleon, in demand for filming, weddings and corporate entertainment. The replica itself has traveled the world, having covered over 140,000 miles under sail.

LOCATION: Golden Hinde Galleon, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE

FIGHTING FOR FILM Saturday 24th January 2009 J. Allen Suddeth, veteran of over 750 television shows, and co-creator of the Action Film Workshop, taught a unique film fighting workshop. This workshop covered: Camera angles, Breaking the string, The "line", Bringing the action to camera, End of the lens action, Working with props, Master shots and inserts, Prop switchouts, Foley work. Each student will have an opportunity to be video taped in action, and have a critique session afterwards.

ALLEN SUDDETH - FIGHT DIRECTING WORKSHOP - The First of its kind in the UK 

Places available for Actors, Fighters, Fight Teachers and Fight Directors Tues Jan 20th - Friday 23rd Jan 2009 A rare opportunity to have worked with one of America's premiere professional fight directors. J. Allen Suddeth created the Fight Director's Workshop which has run successfully for 15 years.A working Broadway and television fight director himself, author of the book, Fight Directing for the Theatre, master teacher at The Lee Strasberg Institute and a Fight Master with the Society of American Fight Directors, Allen shared his methods for four days with a limited number of fight directors and actors. Materiel covered included: Character and script analysis as it relates to fight choreography. The Fight Directors 10 commandments. Weapons choice. Working with directors, designers, and performers. Pre-production, rehearsals, and tech. The "big production moment" Classroom fights, vs. stage fights, Random choreography exercise, the choreography game, Stage picture, Things every fight director must know, Working backwards! Actors of all shapes, and sizes, and experience levels were invited.

SHOWREEL

We finally did it! Despite the odds and the weather being against us we filmed a showreel so watch this space for the premiere! 

ITALIAN STYLE RAPIER - RAPIER AND DAGGER

Saturday 8th November 10am-6pm

 
Real Fight workshops give us an insight into the practical and historical application of ancient weapons as taught by classical fight masters.

  Alberto Di Candia, a well know fight master from Turin, is visiting from Italy to school us in the art of Italian Style Rapier. Alberto has trained and studied in Historical Fencing adapting his discoveries for theatrical use finding a new audience for time honoured sword artistry. 

Open to those with and without Stage Combat experience. We will be looking at the techniques used by 17c Fight Masters - Capoferro, Giganti, Fabris and Alfieri, students will be taught the art of movement with the body and the blade including the footwork, cuts and thrusts of the period and how are they are applied.  We will also get to explore "Fun tricks" like disarms, close game, fake thrusts, "cavazione e controcavazione" 

Guns & S’Blood
      Sunday the 9th November 10am till 4pm

  
A full day of Theatrical Handguns and Fake S’Blood FX.

The day is tailored to fulfill the needs of both the stage manager and the performer. Learn the does and donts of using a Blank firing gun on stage and set including the current UK gun law. S’Blood FX explores how to make fake blood and how to create your own appropriate blood FX. The day is wrapped up with an opportunity to create your own scene combining a live Gun fire and your choice of S’blood fx.

INDUSTRY INTENSIVE 7/8th JUNE 2008
FEATURING JOHN LENNOX

At this years Industry Intensive we aim to bring in teachers and lead workshops that break the mold discover to explore new approaches to our craft. This is an opportunity for Fight Teachers, Apprentices, Martial Artists, Actors, Directors and Stage Managers to play, learn and try new styles and techniques. A chance to share and meet other like minded people. We are flying John Lennox all the way from Jackson, Michigan to join us for this year’s Industry Intensive.

JOHN LENNOX
John "Doc" Lennox has trained in various forms of swordplay for over 20 years. Beginning with the katana, he later moved into the western weapon styles. Through his involvement in stage combat for theatre over the past 22 years he began to study a myriad of weapons. He is a Fight Director for Art of Combat, teaches stage combat at Lansing Community College and Wayne State University, and is the in-house fight director for both of these institutions as well as Spring Arbor University. 

WORKSHOPS INCLUDED:The Cabala and the Cube, Boarding Axe and Cutlass, Types of Fighters with John Lennox. Breakables and Hollywood Swashbuckling with Rc-Annie.  Kalaripayettu Short Stick with Kevin Rowntree and An Introduction to Kali fighting.

CAPO FERRO With Jared Kirby Jared Kirby spent a couple of hours instructing our students in the arts of Capo Ferro Rapier style. Jared began studying historical fencing in Minneapolis; he moved to Scotland in to work with Maestro Paul Macdonald, on Italian Rapier, Longsword and Dusack. He is the editor and one of the translators of Italian Rapier Combat, the first complete, professional translation of Capo Ferro's 1610 treatise.  He is an Instructor for the Martinez Academy New and co-founder of The New Dawn Duellists Society in Minneapolis.

THE PIRATES OF MUTINY BAY AT ALTON TOWERS This year we had the pleasure of arranging the fights for a new Pirate attraction at Alton Towers. The show is called The Pirates of Mutiny Bay which is a fun high energy family show. We had a great time and were made very welcome by all. A big well done to everyone involved - who all worked their little socks off to create a great show.

BOB GOODWIN Robert Goodwin - Sword Master and Fight/Stunt Coordinator. It's not often that you get a chance to work with someone of Bob's calibre for a full day. Robert G. Goodwin has over thirty years' martial arts experience, eighteen years' experience in European weapons, and has trained or choreographed many of Hollywood's leading actors and actresses including: Jennifer Tilly, Christian Bale and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The day included: Capo Ferro, Martial Arts to Film Fighter, and Intro to fighting style of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

FILM FIGHT COURSE AT THE ROUNDHOUSE STUDIOS We were thrilled to be asked back by The Roundhouse again earlier this year. We were employed this time to Teach and Fight Arrange on a Filming Fights Course in their studios. We also ran a Battling the Bard Shakespearean fight workshop to tie in with their RSC season. It was a lot of fun and a great to get a chance to work with enthusiastic aspiring filmmakers.

HORSE STUNT ACTION COURSE
BEGINNERS NOVICE LEVEL
with Dolbadarn Film Horses

A weekend of getting to know the basics of riding a horse on set
Riding Dolbadarn fully trained Action Stallions novices will begin to understand the importance of a balanced seat, aids and voice commands. Then we'll progress to riding under tuition with props... helmet and sword so that they can get a feel for it.

FIGHTING FORM DAY with LLOYD CALDWELL A mixed bag of fascinating fight frippery with Slapstick/Lazzi, Flashing Knife and Fight and Arts Funding. Lloyd is a BADC Teacher, Fight Directors International Certified Fight Director, Fight Directors Canada. Editor, Society of American Fight Directors Journal. He is currently writing a book on the history of the fight director. Lloyd Caldwell teaches Acting and Voice on the Theatre Faculty of Oklahoma State University.

INDUSTRY INTENSIVE WEEKEND FEATURING TONY WOLF Workshops featuring Tony Wolf with Fantasy fighting, Blood and Gut’s FX, Bartitsu, Pro wrestling, Victorian Mugging, Blank Firing Handguns, Film Fights and more...Tony is a martial arts instructor, professional wrestler, stunt performer, fight/stunt director/coordinator and practitioner of physical theatre. Tony's fight/action direction has featured in over 200 films, tv theatre, opera and ballet productions. Between 1998-2000 he was the Fighting Styles Designer for Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy.

MOUNTED COMBAT WEEKENDS Mounted Combat for the novice. Whether working on location, fighting around or on a horse or being chased down, as a total beginner you will experience all of this in one weekend! From fighting on horse back to vaulting and fighting down the Tilt. Weaponry training included. B&B included.

WORKING WITH BREAKABLES Surprisingly, it’s much harder than you think being hit over the head with a fake bottle and it hurts too! But the hardest thing is making the break look realistic without everything just shattering into smithereens. We look at the safest methods of working with breakables, how to protect yourself and others.

KALARIPAYETTU SHORT STICK Guest tutor Kevin Rowntree has just recently returned from South East India were he has been studying Kalaripayettu and brings a taste of it with him on Thursday. Kevin is a Stage Combat Instructor for the BADC. Kevin has taught at the University of Leeds, New York University, University of Hong Kong, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Mountview, Bretton Hall, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts & Schools and Colleges throughout the UK.

BLANK FIRING HANDGUNS (REGULAR WORKSHOPS) As recommended by the Stage Management Association: A workshop for those of you who have to handle a Blank Firing Gun either onstage or behind the scenes. Explore the do’s and don’ts of working with a blank firing gun on set/location. Learn how to look like you’re a skilled marksman/woman. Discover how not to upset the Gun Wrangler/Prop dept/SM. This is a comprehensive discussion on gun handling techniques and the new UK GUN laws, with an opportunity to fire two to three different blank firers. Learn to load, clean and fire in as safe a manner as possible.

S’BLOOD & GUTS! Ever wonder how blood appears at just the right moment or how to maximise the use of Stage Blood?  If so, this is the workshop for you! A VERY practical class, which gives you the chance to get your hands dirty. Methods such as blood sponges, bags, syringes, blood knives and a free S’Blood sample on the night! Please bring a change of clothes and be prepared to get messy!

BACK ISSUES: if you have missed an issue and would like a copy please contact ruth@rc-annie.com

CONTACT DETAILS see Contact details from website menu

To be removed from this list please reply REMOVE to ruth@rc-annie.com

Many thanks
Ruth and Rachel

Rc-Annie is registered with the Date Protection Act 1998. Registration No: Z9529860
Companies House Registered No: 05601700. Registered Address: 34 Pullman Place. Eltham. London. SE9 6EG. This email may contain confidential & privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorised to receive for the recipient), please contact the sender by reply email & delete all copies of this message. Copyright © 2008 Rc-Annie Limited. All Rights Reserved.