7. 27, 2007
Charles Currier and Julia Dye are set up in Australia to begin training actors for 'The Pacific!'
Both Julia Dye and Charles Currier are settled into beautiful Port Douglas, Australia and preparing to go into the bush to train the actors and core background on HBO's 'The Pacific,' the companion piece to 'Band of Brothers' following the United States Marine Corps as they fight their way through the Pacific Theatre of Operations in World War II.

Keep checking back for updates on this epic adventure!

Jul. 20, 2007
Channel 4 NBC does a Your LA TV segment on LAFA!
It aired today at 3pm, but if you missed it, you can see it on YourLATV.com.

Jul. 20, 2007
KNBC's news magazine YourLA visits the Los Angeles Fight Academy!
KNBC (channel 4) will be airing their LAFA segment on 7/20/07 at 3pm; they brought a host, and we put him through his paces! Good stuff of Charles, Payson, Greg, & Tim teaching up a storm. If you miss the broadcast, check it out next week on the KNBC YourLA website!

Jul. 19, 2007
Trampas is in Hawaii!
Not for vacation. Trampas is in Hawaii for the month of July doing stunts on the "Untitled Genre Project", aka Indiana Jones 4

Jul. 15, 2007
Charles and Julia are headed to Australia.
Charles and Julia are headed to Australia for the better part of a year, where they will be working on the HBO miniseries "PACIFIC", from the producers of 2001's Band of Brothers. This is a massive project with lots of historic details, so stay tuned for the updates!

Jul. 15, 2007
Viva Las Vegas - Zombies!
It’s been a long wait but our Zombie flick will finally hit theatres on September 21st. It was one year ago that Charles Currier, Tim Brown, Trampas Thompson, and Greg Dolph spent the better part of 3 months in the desert of Northern Baja Mexico. Wearing black contact lenses, silver jump suits, and 2 and 1/2 hours worth of prosthetic make-up we took to the hot sand. With temperatures nearing 130 degrees it was an adventure, which will not soon be forgotten. Greg Dolph recalls his experience, “Very fraternal! The stunt team was comprised of a small group of Americans, Canadians, and Mexican Stunt men and women - about 15 of us in total. We were working within an extreme environment and everyone become very close and supportive to one another. That close family feeling is what I will most.”

Los Angeles Fight Academy’s Greg Dolph, Tim Brown, and Trampas Thompson were part of the movie’s Stunt team, and Charles Currier coordinated many of the fights including the elaborate Kukri knife fights featuring the film’s star, Milla Jojovitch.

Jul. 02, 2007
Hassloch, Germany
Greg Dolph has just returned from Holiday Park Germany having successfully opened the theme park’s 25th Anniversary water ski show, Fluch Der Piraten (The Pirate’s Curse). Greg has written and directed the last 7 shows for the park but says this one is his favorite, “I love the show for several reasons. First, it’s about Pirates and that completely taps into my childish heart and imagination. Next, it’s an anniversary show celebrating 25 years of water ski history at this park and in Europe. And finally, I got to work with so many exceptionally talented friends of mine. It was just a lot of fun.”

The 30 minute plot driven show features a talented international cast of 14, flame effects, pyrotechnics, a lot of extreme skiing, and the “Kenapult”, a special effect designed and created by stunt man/coordinator, Ken Clark in Hollywood, CA. The “Kenapult” is used during the show’s climactic moment to simulate a dramatic dynamite blast from a well, which sends a pirate hurling 30 feet through the air into the lake. The show also includes Europe’s first water skiing dog, Charlie.

Check out the photos in the recently added Live Stunts section of the Photo Gallery.

May. 01, 2007
Universal Studios Hollywood
Still waiting and hoping…for a full Stunt show. The Zorro and Elena street-fight at Universal Studios Hollywood just turned another page having completed the rehearsal period for 2007. The show, which features a cast of 2, sword fighting, and plenty of photo opts has been performed on Western Street just outside the Old Western Stunt show arena for about a year and a half now. The show’s fight coordinator, Greg Dolph of the Los Angeles Fight Academy, is hoping for something bigger down the road. “When the show began over a year ago we were all hoping it would eventually find a new home inside the old West arena as a full blown Stunt show. I still think this could happen. I really believe it’s a natural fit for that space and I think the characters are timeless enough to propel a stunt show for many years.”

The show just added more numbers to their roster as a new crop of Elenas and Zorros take their swashbuckling to the street. Show performs daily at Universal Studios Hollywood until Labor Day and then on weekends through the Fall and Winter.

Feb. 01, 2007
Staff Update!
Last year's LAFA staff expansion included Tim Brown, Trampas Thompson, and Robert Hamilton; the trend continues in 2007 with the addition of Mike Mahaffey and Lacy Altwine. Trampas and Tim are continuing their momentum in the Film Industry, and Robert and Lacy are busy preparing for the SAFD's Certified Teacher workshop this summer, in addition, Mike will be traveling with them to preside over their training and continue his labors for the Society. This is a busy group, and a dynamic new strength for LAFA!

Jan. 01, 2007
Classes Resume on January 6
Hope everyone had a fine set of holidays! Classes will begin again on Saturday - go to "Class Info" for directions and other information.

Dec. 01, 2006
No Core classes held for the month of December.
Due to scheduling conflicts and the holidays, there will be no Saturday morning classes this month. Classes will resume in January. Happy Holidays everyone!!

Sep. 20, 2006
Paddy Crean Workshop in December!
Payson Burt has been invited to teach at the upcoming Paddy Crean Workshop

Go to:
The IOSP Website
For more info!

When:
Sunday December 31st, 2006 to Saturday January 6th, 2007

Location:
The Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff, AB (Canada)

Registration:
More information: Banff Centre for the Arts Theatre Programs 703-978-2585

Aug. 27, 2006
Jedi Training Academy Auditions
Posted: 8/31/06 Jedi Training Academy
Disney Entertainment Productions is seeking actors for Jedi Training Academy, an all new interactive experience performed outdoors in Disneyland® Park. Actors will portray a Jedi Master, who with the help of his young Jedi "trainees," battles a real live Star Wars™ villain!

Role Description:
Jedi Master - Male, 5'8"+. Athletic build, good physical shape, moves well, sword work a plus. Strong actor with comedic timing and improv skills. Ability to interact and connect with young guests.

Date/Time:
Thursday, August 31
10:00 am
(sign-in begins at 9:30 am)

Location:
Debbie Reynolds Studios
6514 Lankershim Blvd.
N. Hollywood, CA 91606

Requirements:
Sides will be provided at sign-in
Dress appropriately for a possible movement evaluation
Bring a current headshot and resume
Performers must be at least 18 years of age
Entertainers for this show are covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA).

For more information, go to:
www.disneyauditions.com
or call: 714-781-0111 prompt 1

Aug. 18, 2006
Shine In Osaka, Japan
Set the stage for a bright future ahead with Universal Studios Japan™.

AUDITION DATES
Orlando: September 18, 19 & 20
New York: September 23 & 24
Chicago: September 27
Hollywood: September 29, 30 & October 1

• Singers Who Can Dance
• Dancers Who Can Sing
• Actors
• Stunt Performers (Orlando & Hollywood Only)
• Jet Skiers (Orlando & Hollywood Only)
• Water Skiers (Orlando & Hollywood Only)

In addition to an exciting opportunity to create memories, gain global experience and make new friends, you will also enjoy:

• Fantastic Pay
• Living Allowance
• All-Expenses-Paid Travel
• Free Private Housing
• Athletic Club Membership
• Basic Medical Insurance
• Complimentary Passes
• Park Discounts & More

For full details, visit us online @ http://www.universalauditions.com/japan/
or email audition_support2@usj.co.jp.

Must be 18 years of age.
Please arrive 30 minutes before audition time, and bring non-returnable photo and resume.
Universal Studios Japan™ Universal Studios.
All rights reserved. CR06-1593. EOE

Jul. 20, 2006
INTERNATIONAL FILM FIGHTING WORKSHOPS August 3rd to the 6th!
Come Join Bob Goodwin for a wonderful workshop series!

Intructors from LAFA: Payson Burt will teach Advanced Rapier and Dagger, Robert Hamilton with teach begining Sword.
Cost: $60.00 per workshop, if pre-registered. Day of the event, workshop fees are $75.00 each.
Pre-register and take all seven workshops for $360.00. GET ONE FREE!
Alternate classes, due to an instructor working, may include: knives, firearms, Shao-Lin, etc.

You can pay through PayPal at www.FilmFightingLA.com on the workshops page.

Jan. 10, 2006
Classes start for the new year with a new location!
Our Saturday morning classes continue on at a new location:
Valley Village Park.
Go to our “Class Info” page and find Location #1 for a map and directions.

Jan. 7, 2005
Classes start for the new year.
Happy New Year!
We at LAFA hope you all had a happy and healthy new year.
Our Saturday morning class will resume on January 8th.
If you are interested in this class, go to "Class Info".
Hope to see you soon!

Oct. 10, 2004
Charles Currier joins AMDA faculty in LA
Charles has now joined Greg and Payson as an instructor of Stage Combat at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in Hollywood. AMDA is expanding their staff to meet the demands of this rigorous combat program.

Aug. 06, 2004
Charles Currier becomes a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman!
Charles was able to expand his US Navy training recently with a few months of active service, first graduating with distinction from the Navy's Corpschool(Similar to civilian paramedic training) then moving on to complete the Marine Corp's Field Medical Service School. He can now be deployed worldwide as an emergency medical provider for the US Marine Corps!

Jun. 24, 2004
Bob Goodwin is offering a fantastic workshop!
FILM FIGHTING WORKSHOP

Prepare to be an Film Fighter or the next Action Star!

Presenting Film Fighting workshops for actors and martial artists, July 22-25, 2004, at Loyola Marymount University in beautiful Marina del Rey, California...

MASTER TEACHERS;
Classes taught by Robert Goodwin, Swordmaster to Kristanna Loken, plus the following guest stars;
Richard Ryan, Swordmaster for TROY;
Roberta Brown, Swordmaster for CHARLIE’S ANGELS;
Erik Betts, SHE SPIES and ALIAS;
Eric Oram, KISS TOLEDO GOODBYE (co-trainer with Robert Goodwin of Christian Bale in BATMAN BEGINS);
Chris Torres, THE MEDALLION; and
Payson Burt, SECOND HAND LIONS.

For more information go to:
Film Fighting LA.

Jan. 1, 2004
Julia and Charles return from Morocco!
Charles and Julia have recently returned from Morocco, where they were busy working on Oliver Stone's upcoming Alexander the Great! Their efforts to avoid getting run over by battle chariots and stepped on by elephants were successful, and they managed to train upwards of 1200 background performers in the various and unfamiliar weapons of the period!

Whoops! You blinked! They are both out on the road again! Julia is off to Thailand to shoot one more heavy-duty battle sequence, and Charles has departed for the Great Lakes Naval Training Facility, where he will be attending the Navy's Corpsman/Medics school; if he survives, he should be back in town in April. More to come!

Dec. 14, 2003
Greg Dolph joins the faculty of AMDA!
Greg now joins Payson as part of AMDA's Stage Combat department.

Payson, along with head of the program and former student, Robert Hamilton, have been teaching at the new Hollywood branch campus since ealy October.

Sep. 24, 2003
Payson Burt appointed to faculty of AMDA!
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) is a 2 year professional actor training program which has been located in NYC for many years.
They are now opening a west coast campus in downtown Hollywood - Yucca and Vine - right across from the Capital Records building!
It is a conservatory program with a strong stage combat program.

After a series of interviews, Payson was appointed as one of two core instructors. The other core instructor is relocating here from NYC where he was teaching at their NYC school for years...... he is one of my old students from Temple University!
It's a small world....
Classes start Sept. 29th

Spt. 08, 2003
Secondhand Lions opens September 19th!

Greg and Payson rehearse the climactic sword fight between Hub and the evil Sheik on the set of Secondhand Lions.

"... 'Secondhand Lions' starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall and Haley Joel Osment is a beautiful story about Walter, a 14 year old boy "dumped off" by his mother (Kyra Sedgwick) in the middle of nowhere with two crazy old men and the promise that she'll come back for him.
  Through the gentle art of storytelling, the young boy learns a great deal about his uncles and the complexities of life.”

Payson, Charles and Greg can be found getting beaten up by the young Robert Duval (Christian Kane) in the "Flashback" scenes.
We played palace gaurds, slave traders, torture chamber... guys.. German ,French or Turkish soldiers.
Try and count how many, and in how many ways, each of us dies!

May. 10, 2003
LAFA is interviewed by the Daily Bruin!
Read what our faculty had to say about staged combat in an interview for the Daily Bruin Online.
Click Here to read.

Mar. 18, 2003
New feature: Calender of events!
Check out the new LAFA website feature - Calender of classes, workshops etc. on the Class Info page.

Feb. 28, 2003
Saturday morning classe will resume and location announced.

This class will be a little different from in the past. It will be ongoing in the classic sense that there will not be a series of individual modules - but rather an ongoing skills and choreography class for every one and with any skill level. Don't worry though, no matter what your skill level is, you will be challenged!

Class cost is $30 a class, or if you pay for the month, $25 a class ($100 for 4 classes, if a month has 5 Saturdays, $125)

Time: 10:00 am
Place: Location #4

Feb. 27, 2003
The Hollywood Clash II video!

Finally, the Hollywood Clash II video is ready for viewing. Back on November 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2001 LAFA hosted the second annual Hollywood Clash and it was a great success!

Feb. 06, 2003
LAFA has a new look!

The Los Angeles Fight Academy is pleased with the new design of the LAFA website. Special thanks to our very own student, Carlo Aceytuno of Full Armour Designs.

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