Theatrical Combat Bookshelf

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Dive into an exquisite collection of published works dedicated to the artistry of theatrical combat and stunts. Each publication offers invaluable insights and techniques to enhance your understanding and mastery of this captivating craft. With convenient links provided, acquiring your own copies has never been easier – explore these fascinating works today!

TitleAuthorWhere to Buy Link
The Art of Knife Fighting for Stage and ScreenErick Vaughn Wolfe (that’s me)Publisher    Amazon
The Art of Knife Broadsword Fighting for Stage and ScreenErick Vaughn Wolfe (that’s me)Publisher    Amazon
The Art of Unarmed Stage CombatRobert NajarianPublisher    Amazon
A History of Contemporary Stage CombatBrian LeTraunikPublisher     Amazon
The Theatrical Firearms HandbookKevin InouyePublisher     Amazon
The Screen Combat HandbookKevin InouyePublisher     Amazon
Actors on GuardDale Anthony GirardPublisher     Amazon
Stage Combat Swordplay from Shakespeare to the PresentDr John S LennoxAmazon
Truth in Action: A Fight Director’s CompendiumDr John S LennoxAmazon
Staging Shakespeare’s ViolenceSeth Duerr & Jared KirbyAmazon
Unarmed Stage CombatPhilip d’OrleansAmazon
Stage Fighting: A Practical GuideJonathan HowellAmazon
Academy of Theatrical Combat Basics Level 1Dan Speaker, Jan Bryant, Kim TurneyAmazon
Combat Mime: A Non-Violent Approach to Stage ViolenceJ.D. MartinezAmazon
The Swords of ShakespeareJ.D. MartinezAmazon
Stage Combat: Fisticuffs, Stunts, and Swordplay for Theater and FilmJenn Zuko BoughnAmazon
Basics of Stage Combat: Single SwordAndrew AshendenAmazon
Basics of Stage Combat: Unarmed by Andrew AshendenAndrew AshendenAmazon
The Stage Combat HandbookWolf ChristianAmazon
Stage Combat Arts: An Integrated Approach to Acting, Voice and Text Work + VideoChristopher DuValAmazon
Fight Directing for the TheatreJ Allen SuddethAmazon
SwashbucklingRichard LaneAmazon
Of Paces: A Comprehensive System of Footwork for Stage CombatPayson H BurtAmazon
Lessons from The Maestro: Crafting a Successful Fight/Stunt Career in Theatre and FilmDavid L. BousheyPublisher    Amazon
Stage Combat: “The Action to the Word”William HobbsAmazon
Fight Direction: For Stage and ScreenWilliam HobbsAmazon
Stage Combat: UnarmedRoger BartlettAmazon
They Fight: Classical to Contemporary Stage Fight ScenesKyna HamillAmazon
STAGE COMBAT: Fencing manual for actorsJuan Ramón Merino BocosAmazon
Sword Fighting: A Manual for Actors & DirectorsKeith DucklinAmazon
Principles of Stage CombatClaude D. KerzerAmazon
Stage Combat Resource Materials: A Selected and Annotated BibliographyMichael KirklandAmazon
Sword Dueling for Stage and ScreenRuss NormandyAmazon
Stage Fighting: A Practical GuideJonathan HowellAmazon
Fight Choreography: A Practical Guide for Stage, Film and TelevisionF. Braun McAshAmazon