The Nationals is one of the largest fight Certification Training Event produced by FDC.  It occurs annually and offers certification at all levels at one time.  It is offered in a major city within Canada and is taught by FDC Fight Masters and leaders in the academic and professional fight industry from around the world.

The 2024 National Stage Combat Certification Conference

hosted by

Intermediate, Advanced, and Teacher Certification
August 5th-24th (9am-6pm most days)

Basic Certification
August 5th-17th (9am-6pm most days)

AFDC is excited and proud to continue our tradition of offering comprehensive training programs and world class, internationally recognized certification. This year we return to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan!

For 30 years FDC has been an integral part of Canada’s entertainment industry. We are fortunate to have one of the most successful, progressive and inclusive professional training bodies on the planet, and together with the University of Saskatchewan, we happily bring that experience and tradition to Saskatoon.

Basic Actor/Combatant $1900.00 (Early Bird $1650/ USask Student: $1425)
For students with no or little prior stage combat or performance experience. Students will explore the safe
and effective performance of stage combat techniques in the following disciplines: Unarmed, Single
Sword, Quarterstaff.

Intermediate Actor/Combatant $2350.00 (Early Bird $2050/ USask Student: $1762.50)
For students who already hold a Basic A/C certification (or equivalent). Students will refine techniques,
perform complex actions with greater intent and speed, and learn more stylistically challenging
disciplines: Unarmed Martial Arts, Smallsword, Two-handed Sword, Sword and Companion.

Advanced Actor/Combatant $2500.00 (Early Bird: $2150 / USask Student: $1875)
For students who already hold an Intermediate A/C certification (or equivalent). As the final Actor/Combatant level, Advanced is the pinnacle of performer training with AFDC. Students will be expected to perform with a high degree of technical skill as well as dramatic intent and stage awareness. Students may also begin building their own choreography under the guidance of Fight Instructors and Masters. Found Weapons, Advanced Point Work, Weapon and Shield, Complex Weapons, Advanced Martial Concepts

Teacher Certification $3250.00 (Early Bird: $2800)
For apprentices who have completed their Journey and all other apprenticeship requirements, this three week final course and assessment is the final step to becoming an instructor. Candidates demonstrate their andragogical approaches through classes at each certification level, as well as running workshop style classes. Fight Masters and Instructors will work with candidates on a series of tasks, and will give workshops ranging from consent in the classroom, to directing/actor approaches, to unique andragogical perspectives. Contact the Director of Training for more details on course requirements, and expectations.

The deadline for housing at USask was March 15th, so we are unable to arrange housing for any new registrants.

For those who registered and paid their deposit before the deadline:

• Basic accommodations are for check in on August 4^th and checkout on August 18^th. Total cost $1075 ($537.50 after deposit)
• Intermediate, Advanced and Teacher accommodations are for check in on August 4^th, and checkout on August 25^th. Total cost $1600 ($800 after deposit)

or email director@fdc.ca for more information