SaturdaY mORNING aCTION cLUB (smac)

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Whether you’re wanting to learn Stage Combat for the first time, or if you’re a seasoned Action Combatant, SATURDAY MORNING ACTION CLUB is a space where you can practice, share skills and feel more confident when performing stage combat.

All skill levels are welcome and we adhere to community standards that are inclusive. supportive and focused on fun!

WHEN: SATURDAYS @ 10AM-12PM

WHERE: SHOTGUN STUDIOS B (subject to change)

1201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA

COVER: $10-$20

*covers space rental and weapons & equipment upkeep

CONTACT: RAISA DONATO (raisafights@gmail.com)

FAQ

    • Any safety equipment such as elbow and knee pads (if you have them)

    • Paper and Pen for notes and choreography

    • Water and a light snack

    • Have a stage combat weapon you like to use? Feel free to bring it!

  • Shotgun Studios has a small parking lot, but there is also free street parking close by. There is also metered parking on University Ave.

    more info at The Shotgun Studios

  • The first rule of Fight Club is you don’t talk about Fight Club…

    But this is not that Fight Club. We’re focused on creating action moments on stage and screen and most of the time we don’t need any contact to make a scene believable!

    So if you’re looking for actual sparring, there are many local gyms in the area that offer full contact martial arts.

Overview

Basic TECHNIQUES

SAFETY

PARTNER WORK

UNARMED STAGE COMBAT

  • SLAPS (NO CONTACT)

  • PUSH / PULL

  • PUNCH (NO CONTACT)

  • KICKS (NO CONTACT)

  • HAIR, EAR & NOSE GRABS

  • CHOKE (SOME CONTACT)

FALLS

  • FRONT

  • BACKWARDS

  • SIDE

  • CORKSCREW

ACTOR COMBATANT PHYSICALITY

PERFORMING CHOREOGRAPHY

Intermediate TECHNIQUES

WEAPONS

  • ONE & TWO-HANDED SWORDWORK

  • STICKS

  • STAFF

  • FOUND OBJECTS

  • KNIFE

  • AXE

  • LIGHTSABER

UNARMED COMBAT WITH CONTACT

  • PUNCHES

  • KICKS

  • SLAPS

  • ELBOW

  • ENVIRONMENTAL

ROLLS

  • FORWARD SHOULDER

  • BACKWARDS

  • SIDE

  • DIVE

FALLS

  • BREAKFALL

  • TACKLE

PERFORMING EXTENDED CHOREOGRAPHY

Advanced TECHNIQUES

WEAPONS

  • DUAL WEAPONS

  • OPPOSITE HAND

  • SPEAR

  • SABRE

  • BROADSWORD

  • AXE

UNARMED COMBAT WITH CONTACT

  • WRIST & ARM LOCKS

  • ASIAN MARTIAL ARTS

ROLLS

  • FORWARD SHOULDER

  • BACKWARDS

  • SIDE

  • DIVE

FALLS

  • BREAKFALL

  • TACKLE

PERFORMING EXTENDED CHOREOGRAPHY

  • GRAND MELEE

private instruction

Take your skills to the next level by booking me for private lessons!

I can work with you on

  • creating a reel

  • preparing for a movement audition

  • creating and workshopping choreography

  • sharpening your technique for a show you’re working on

  • a fun way to stay to exercise

  • learn a new skill

$75 - 2 hour session

$130 - 2 hour group session up to 2 people

$200 - 2 hour group session up to 4 people

Parties of 5 or more, email raisafights@gmail.com for a group rate!

“Raisa Donato is a safety-conscious, creative, and thoughtful fight choreographer whose exciting and beautiful fight choreography will add production value to whatever play, film, or TV show you bring her onto.”

– Bella Chavez

Playwright and Director

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