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 Academy of Fight Directors Canada
in association with
presents....The 2022 National Certification Conference
May 30 - June 18, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
AFDC is excited and proud to continue our tradition of offering comprehensive training programs and world class, internationally recognized certification. After the unfortunate cancellation of our 2020 and 2021 workshops, we are excited to return to British Columbia! We are fortunate to have one of the most successful, progressive and inclusive professional training bodies in the world, and together with UBC, we happily bring that experience and tradition to Vancouver once again.
Certification at Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Actor/Combatant levels, as well as our Fight Instructor Certification program, will be offered and guided by experts from around the world.
Our Early Bird Registration discount is in effect! Get $200 off if you register and pay your deposit before Feb. 13th!
More information on housing, COVID protocols, and a special offer for recertifying members at the bottom of the page.
Basic Certification Program
(Basic is a 2-week course, running June 6-18)
Unarmed, Sword, Staff
$1700 ($1500 before Feb. 13th)*
Intermediate Certification Program
Must have completed FDC Basic Actor/Combatant training or equivalent
Unarmed Martial Arts, Two-handed Sword, Smallsword, Sword and Companion
$2000 ($1800 before Feb 13th)*
Advanced Certification Program
Must have completed FDC Intermediate Actor/Combatant training or equivalent
Found/Environmental Weapons, Advanced Point Work, Advanced Martial Concepts, Weapon and Shield, Complex Weapons
$2200 ($2000 before Feb 13th)*
Fight Instructor Program
Must have completed Advanced Actor/Combatant Certification and the AFDC Teacher Apprenticeship period and requirements.
$2400 ($2200 before Feb 13th)*
Members who wish to re-certify or retrain at their current level are also welcome, and we are reserving a limited number of spaces in each level for this purpose. Any member re-certifying or otherwise taking a course at their existing level will qualify for a $200 discount off training (may not be combined with any other discounts) and receive a membership extension of 3 years (Basic and Intermediate) or 5 years (Advanced) at no charge.
For more information contact our Director of Administration Christopher Mott at membershipadmin@fdc.ca
A list of housing options for attendees is currently being assembled, and will be posted shortly.
All attendees and staff will be required to comply with all relevant COVID protocols in place at the time of the workshop. These include those put in place by federal, provincial, and local governments, as well as by UBC and FDC. A specific list of requirements will be posted closer to the workshop, and is subject to change.
* In order to qualify for the $200 Early Bird Discount, registration must be completed including payment of the deposit before February 13th, 2020
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 Academy of Fight Directors Canada
in association with
presents....The 2022 National Certification Conference
May 30 - June 18, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
AFDC is excited and proud to continue our tradition of offering comprehensive training programs and world class, internationally recognized certification. After the unfortunate cancellation of our 2020 and 2021 workshops, we are excited to return to British Columbia! We are fortunate to have one of the most successful, progressive and inclusive professional training bodies in the world, and together with UBC, we happily bring that experience and tradition to Vancouver once again.
Certification at Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Actor/Combatant levels, as well as our Fight Instructor Certification program, will be offered and guided by experts from around the world.
Our Early Bird Registration discount is in effect! Get $200 off if you register and pay your deposit before Feb. 13th!
More information on housing, COVID protocols, and a special offer for recertifying members at the bottom of the page.
Basic Certification Program
(Basic is a 2-week course, running June 6-18)
Unarmed, Sword, Staff
$1700 ($1500 before Feb. 13th)*
Intermediate Certification Program
Must have completed FDC Basic Actor/Combatant training or equivalent
Unarmed Martial Arts, Two-handed Sword, Smallsword, Sword and Companion
$2000 ($1800 before Feb 13th)*
Advanced Certification Program
Must have completed FDC Intermediate Actor/Combatant training or equivalent
Found/Environmental Weapons, Advanced Point Work, Advanced Martial Concepts, Weapon and Shield, Complex Weapons
$2200 ($2000 before Feb 13th)*
Fight Instructor Program
Must have completed Advanced Actor/Combatant Certification and the AFDC Teacher Apprenticeship period and requirements.
$2400 ($2200 before Feb 13th)*
Members who wish to re-certify or retrain at their current level are also welcome, and we are reserving a limited number of spaces in each level for this purpose. Any member re-certifying or otherwise taking a course at their existing level will qualify for a $200 discount off training (may not be combined with any other discounts) and receive a membership extension of 3 years (Basic and Intermediate) or 5 years (Advanced) at no charge.
For more information contact our Director of Administration Christopher Mott at membershipadmin@fdc.ca
A list of housing options for attendees is currently being assembled, and will be posted shortly.
All attendees and staff will be required to comply with all relevant COVID protocols in place at the time of the workshop. These include those put in place by federal, provincial, and local governments, as well as by UBC and FDC. A specific list of requirements will be posted closer to the workshop, and is subject to change.
* In order to qualify for the $200 Early Bird Discount, registration must be completed including payment of the deposit before February 13th, 2020