Stage Combat: Fisticuffs, Stunts, and Swordplay for Theater and Film

"Stage Combat" provides in-depth instruction from basic falls, rolls and tumbling, through punches, kicks, hair-pulls and head-slams, to the advanced handling of weapons. Also included are basic drills for the quarterstaff, European rapier, and Japanese katana-style swordplay. With its step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations and an emphasis on safety, this book is a "must have" for any actor who wants to give a safe and convincing performance.