The NSFS teaches in-depth fighting systems for many weapons and unarmed fighting styles that are in demand in theatre and film. It is possible to pursue this training on many levels – as an actor aiming for a wider range of performance, as an instructor of a unique movement system and pedagogical tool, and as a choreographer creating art.

Our certifications system is made up of the 8 weapons/fighting styles. Since it is impossible to study each and every weapon in existence, this selection is based on what you will need the most as an actor or choreographer. In addition, this selection of disciplines cover various movement styles and weapons of very different use and size, and so gives an overall proficiency which can then be applied to almost any weapon or tool, making advanced practitioners very versatile.

The weapons are mainly drawn from the Western European cultural and historical spheres.

The weapons are divided as follows: