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08/25/2026

Heavy-hitting momentum or swashbuckling speed? ⚔️ This or That: Quarterstaff vs. Single Sword.

Whether you love the sweeping leverage of a six-foot staff or the dynamic agility of an Errol Flynn-style blade, mastering weapon disciplines is one of the fastest ways to elevate your physicality and storytelling on stage.

Pick your weapon and build your skills at the Philadelphia Stage Combat Workshop this fall!

📍 When: November 20–22, 2026

📍 Where: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

🎟️ Open to all experience levels—from first-time fighters to seasoned actors looking to sharpen their technique.

Drop your pick in the comments: Are you rolling with the Staff or drawing the Blade? 👇

07/28/2026

Memories from 2024! 💥 Ready to make some new ones with us?

If you've been on the fence about joining the crew, this is your sign: Only 1 week left to apply as a Workshop Assistant or Associate Instructor for this year’s Philadelphia Stage Combat Workshop!

Don't miss your chance to be part of the action behind the scenes and on the mats.

👉 Information & application found here: forms.gle/GKgbmNwETwtcgtKq6

07/21/2026

🤺 PSCW: 2019 ⚔️ 2026
The techniques evolve, but the passion for the fight never fades.
Hitting playback on our 2019 workshop to gear up for what's next in North Philly! 🎬🩸
🗓️ 2026 official dates announced at the end of the video!
⚔️Learn More👉 https://www.philascw.com

07/15/2026

⚔️ JOIN THE TEAM: CHOOSE YOUR TRACK FOR PSCW 2026! ⚔️

Looking to elevate your craft, lead within the community, and work alongside master instructors? Applications are officially open for our Workshop Assistants and Associate Instructors!

🛡️ WORKSHOP ASSISTANTS
The backbone of the workshop. Assistants keep the floor safe, coordinate weapons from the armory, manage classrooms, and step onto the strip as high-caliber sparring partners for students.

🗡️Requirements: SAFD Actor Combatant status (or equivalent), a fight resume, and a letter of recommendation from a CT, FD, or FM.

🎓 ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTORS
Leaders-in-the-making working toward their Certified Teacher status. Associates handle standard assistant duties but are also called on to pitch and teach introductory classes as active faculty members.

🗡️Requirements: Advanced Actor Combatant status in all 8 core disciplines (or equivalent), recommendation letter, fight resume, and lesson proposals.

Ready to lead by example and sharpen your skills at our workshop?

👉 Apply Now! DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 1ST.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAuc3P3s_lpOC3LJKGZr2MdUhQyKr-AkZbR69zUyWxoKODiA/viewform

07/06/2026

⚔️ PSCW 2018 ➡️ PSCW 2026 ⚔️

The gear changes, but the passion never fades. Bringing that same high-intensity energy back to North Philly!

Watch to the end for this year's official dates, and head to the link in our bio to learn more. 🗓️🎬

06/30/2026

Imagine showing up to a gig, meeting your scene partner for the first time, and performing a full sword fight on stage that night with zero rehearsal. 🤯⚔️

Back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, touring actors did exactly that. Instead of hiring fight choreographers to create unique fights, they relied on “standard combats,”pre-choreographed stock phrases that every working actor simply had memorized.

Think of them like video game combos. If a script called for a duel, actors just threw together a “Round Eight” and a “Glasgow Ten” backstage. It was highly efficient, but it meant audiences saw the exact same fight scene over and over again.

Since then, stage combat has evolved. 🎬✨

Today, a great fight scene isn’t just about swinging steel; it’s about acting, safety, storytelling, and character development.

Ready to level up your stage combat routines and learn how to build safe, thrilling, and unique fights for the modern stage and screen?

👊Hit the link in our bio to check out our upcoming workshop schedule and level up your physical acting skills.

06/22/2026

⚔️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS: NOV 20-22 ⚔️

The Philadelphia Stage Combat Workshop returns to Temple University! Train live with global masters of stage, screen, and historical combat.

🗓️ Nov 20-22, 2026
📍 Temple University, Philadelphia PA

Registration Live October 9th — link in bio! 🎬💥

Address

1913 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
19122

Website

https://philascw.com/, https://linktr.ee/phillystagecombatworkshop

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