Our main training event is back

Australia’s national stage combat training event, bringing practitioners together for focused, practical, industry-recognised work. Come together for training, development and community with Australia's leading fight directors.

Why train at the Nationals?

Because physical performance is where uncertainty shows first - and confidence reads instantly.

The Nationals is a chance to train deeply, work rigorously, and sharpen your physical practice in a room built for serious stage combat work - without rushing, shortcuts, or gimmicks.

What this intensive offers:

• Dramatic Combat training across a concentrated week

• Fundamentals Certification and Specialisation Certification pathways

Across eight days, you’ll work with clear, practical frameworks that support safe, readable performance - training that holds up in rehearsal rooms, productions, and assessment contexts.

You’ll train alongside a national cohort of practitioners, working with shared standards and language, and covering unarmed combat, weapons work, movement, conditioning, falls, tumbles, and performance.

The intensive culminates in the opportunity to certify as a performer with the Society of Australian Fight Directors Inc.

You’ll leave with certification, yes - but more importantly, with physical clarity, confidence, and range you can actually use.