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EYE CONTACT: This is a MUST! This is used as a visual cue for each
partner to signify that both actors are ready to proceed with the next
step of the fight. Eye contact must begin each move!
Knap- The sound of the Hit that is produced either by the attacker, victim
or 3rd party.
Rehearsal Process:
Step by Step- Actors talk about each part of the fight and practice
Writing the combat map would take place here.
Walk Through- Actors walk and talk through the fight
Quarter Speed- Actors run through the fight very slowly
Half Speed- Actors run through the fight half the speed of their goal
Full Speed- The correct speed and execution of the staged fight
Shoulder Shoves the victim is in control!
Each person starts with the right foot forward.
Both lean in, with each persons head tilting to the left (to avoid a head-butt).
Victim hunches shoulders in.
Victim steps back with right foot and throws shoulders back.
Falls meat, not bones - land on your butt. Do not use your knees or hands
to break the fall.
Backwards fall
Side fall
Forward fall
Hair and ear pulls the victim is always in control! Victim should place at
least one hand over the attackers hand.