With great excitement Rapier Wit announces the first of many classes in our new space. After a move and renovation we are ready to play once again. Please feel to come by and check out the new Rapier Wit. As always our classes are open to all.

Stage Combat Classes

Basic*

Single Sword Thursday July 3 – July 31 Unarmed Thursday August 7 – September 4 Quarterstaff Thursday September 11 – October 9

Intermediate*

Broadsword Wednesday July 2 – July 30 Rapier & Dagger Wednesday August 6 – September 3 Small Sword Wednesday September 10 – October 8 Unarmed Martial Arts Wednesday September 3 – October 1

Day Classes*

Unarmed Tuesday July 1- July 29 Small Sword Tuesday August 5 – September 2

All evening classes run 7:00 - 10:00 pm Day classes from 1-4 pm Classes run for 5 weeks and are $350 per class

*A $100 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold a space *Payment by instalments available *$25 off FDC, Equity, and Actra members if paid in full before 1st class *Dates subject to change

Certification Classes Please ask about our certification package options.

Rapier Wit's

PAL (formerly FAC) Firearm Course

This is a ‘must’ course for actors, directors, and stage managers. It is the only one of its kind in the city. All theatre companies should for the reasons of liability and safety have a licensed PAL holder on staff if firearms are going to be used in a production.

Rapier Wit’s Possession and Acquisition License course will give participants the opportunity to earn their firearm licenses as well as train in safe and effective performance techniques for stage and film.

Class dates are:

Saturday July 26, 9 AM – 7 PM Sunday July 27, 9 PM – 5 PM Saturday August 9, 9 AM – 7 PM Sunday August 10, 10 AM – 4 PM

$375 tuition covers:

Non-restricted firearm textbook training and testing Restricted firearm textbooks, training and testing Stage combat-specific topics: safety, aesthetics, choices in blank ammunition, experience firing blank firearms

(There is an additional $80 that must be paid to the Canadian Government for the PAL)

*Space is limited. A $100 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold a space. *$25 off for FDC, sister fight organizations, ACTRA, & Equity members.

Emergency First Aid + CPR

Are you prepared in case of an emergency? Can YOU save a life with CPR?

Join Rapier Wit and The Canadian Red Cross for a one-day Emergency First Aid and CPR Course.

Learn the valuable skills you need in any emergency.

When: July 19th Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm Where: Rapier Wit Cost: $70.00

Space is limited. A $35 non-refundable deposit is needed to hold a space.