Training Policies
1) No one may fight unsupervised in any weapon (including unarmed combat) until they have graduated/tested out in that weapon category. This applies to all participants in a fight.
2) An actor/fighter may use a technique from any level if they are trained and/or demonstrated they can perform the technique properly and have permission from a trainer in that weapon (trainer must initial and date technique on the addendum).
- Actors may learn one or two technique(s) that will be used at specified individual times in a show, regardless if they have passed level 1 in a weapon. The techniques cannot be linked together in any type of fight sequence (ie: Emperor Fabulous slap).
- Fighters must pass a level one in a weapon style to be allowed a chance to prove competency of using techniques at any higher level. A fighter cannot use any technique from a weapon they have not passed level 1.
- Techniques to be permitted by addendum must be performed ten times with successful application nine times. Successful completion of all techniques in a level does not constitute a passing that level; as student must still perform and pass a graduation fight.
3) Graduation fights must be performed for a minimum of two trainers per student. Actor-fighters must be approved by an agreement of all trainers grading/assisting in order to graduate.
4) Graduation test information will be made available. This includes either the test fight and/or list of required techniques. Additional demonstration of techniques may be requested at testing.
5) Students may graduate a class "with honors" under the following criteria: 100% class attendance and overall score of 4.0 or higher on graduation test.
6) Every actor-fighter must re-qualify every three years from their last test date in the weapon style they wish to use. Trainers may requires some class time as a refresher or a demonstration of the individual's skill.
7) All weapon/level pre-requisites must be met before a student may begin training in that weapon/level.
- A student may take a pre-requisite at the same time as a different weapon class with the trainer's and Training Coordinator's approval.
8) A member interested in testing out of level 1 of any basic weapon may attempt to do so upon approval of the Training Coordinator. That/those individuals must show proficiency in the techniques of that level before being given the test fight and allowed to attempt the fight.
9) Anyone who has passed the SAFD proficiency test may attempt to test-out of that particular weapon at levels 1 and 2. Their standing with SAFD must be verified either through direct contact with SAFD or a copy of their proficiency certificate. If an appropriate partner is not available and they have passed the proficiency test within the past 2 years, a recording of their SPT fight can be accepted as a test fight for level 1.
10) Trainers must have successfully passed level one of the weapon to be able to grade a student test fight.
11) Injury and/or safety issue due to gross negligence on the part of either fighter will result in an automatic failure of the fighter responsible. A redo will not be accepted. If the non-responsible partner is able to continue, arrangements for testing will be made.
12) Private lessons are arranged by and with individual trainers. All private lessons must be reported and approved by the Training Coordinator. A private lesson is defined as a lesson that is given anytime other than the officially designated time and location.
13) Trainers are responsible for minors who are taking their class. If a class has ended for the day, the trainer must see that any minors (in his/her class) are supervised until their ride arrives. If an individual trainer cannot wait on any given day, that trainer must make prior arrangements for someone else to stay after with any minors.
14) Mats must be used when students begin learning rolls. Once a student has demonstrated the proficiency of a roll, he/she will be allowed to practice that roll without a mat.
15) The training staff is in charge of all theater combat training.
2) An actor/fighter may use a technique from any level if they are trained and/or demonstrated they can perform the technique properly and have permission from a trainer in that weapon (trainer must initial and date technique on the addendum).
- Actors may learn one or two technique(s) that will be used at specified individual times in a show, regardless if they have passed level 1 in a weapon. The techniques cannot be linked together in any type of fight sequence (ie: Emperor Fabulous slap).
- Fighters must pass a level one in a weapon style to be allowed a chance to prove competency of using techniques at any higher level. A fighter cannot use any technique from a weapon they have not passed level 1.
- Techniques to be permitted by addendum must be performed ten times with successful application nine times. Successful completion of all techniques in a level does not constitute a passing that level; as student must still perform and pass a graduation fight.
3) Graduation fights must be performed for a minimum of two trainers per student. Actor-fighters must be approved by an agreement of all trainers grading/assisting in order to graduate.
4) Graduation test information will be made available. This includes either the test fight and/or list of required techniques. Additional demonstration of techniques may be requested at testing.
5) Students may graduate a class "with honors" under the following criteria: 100% class attendance and overall score of 4.0 or higher on graduation test.
6) Every actor-fighter must re-qualify every three years from their last test date in the weapon style they wish to use. Trainers may requires some class time as a refresher or a demonstration of the individual's skill.
7) All weapon/level pre-requisites must be met before a student may begin training in that weapon/level.
- A student may take a pre-requisite at the same time as a different weapon class with the trainer's and Training Coordinator's approval.
8) A member interested in testing out of level 1 of any basic weapon may attempt to do so upon approval of the Training Coordinator. That/those individuals must show proficiency in the techniques of that level before being given the test fight and allowed to attempt the fight.
9) Anyone who has passed the SAFD proficiency test may attempt to test-out of that particular weapon at levels 1 and 2. Their standing with SAFD must be verified either through direct contact with SAFD or a copy of their proficiency certificate. If an appropriate partner is not available and they have passed the proficiency test within the past 2 years, a recording of their SPT fight can be accepted as a test fight for level 1.
10) Trainers must have successfully passed level one of the weapon to be able to grade a student test fight.
11) Injury and/or safety issue due to gross negligence on the part of either fighter will result in an automatic failure of the fighter responsible. A redo will not be accepted. If the non-responsible partner is able to continue, arrangements for testing will be made.
12) Private lessons are arranged by and with individual trainers. All private lessons must be reported and approved by the Training Coordinator. A private lesson is defined as a lesson that is given anytime other than the officially designated time and location.
13) Trainers are responsible for minors who are taking their class. If a class has ended for the day, the trainer must see that any minors (in his/her class) are supervised until their ride arrives. If an individual trainer cannot wait on any given day, that trainer must make prior arrangements for someone else to stay after with any minors.
14) Mats must be used when students begin learning rolls. Once a student has demonstrated the proficiency of a roll, he/she will be allowed to practice that roll without a mat.
15) The training staff is in charge of all theater combat training.