NYCSS is Thrilled to Have Stunt Performer Simone Belli from Milan, Italy for this Special Seminar!

Take Downs with Simone Belli
(Open to ALL)

Haven’t you wanted to do the takedowns from your favorite Action movie? How many times have you been told to yourself … “if only I could do it myself?” It’s time to take the first step towards that goal!
What is a Takedown?
A takedown is a technique that involves taking an opponent off-balance and bringing them to the ground (typically with the attacker landing on top). Takedowns are usually distinguished from throws by the forward motion and target of advancement (typically the legs). The techniques of movement control and techniques of BJJ, Grappling and Wrestling.
This 3 hour seminar will include
– warm up
– pre workout
– Takedowns
– Fight Choreography
For all info write to: simonebelliworkshop@gmail.com
“Set a goal to achieve something that is so big, so exhilarating that it excites you and scares you at the same time.”
–Bob Proctor —

ACROfight Lab
(Must be Approved to Participate)

Fight like the superheroes do!

Access to the ADVANCED course is supervised by Jared Kirby. Write to him at jared@jaredkirby.com for approval. Include your training background and any previous experience.

This Advanced 3 hour seminar will include:
– warm up
– pre workout
– acrobatic work
– aerial work
– acrobalance work

This ADVANCED course is recommended for professionals, advanced actor/combatants, or actors with great body perception, circus skills, acrobats or gymnasts!

For all info write to: simonebelliworkshop@gmail.com

ANYONE CAN BE A HERO! YOU JUST HAVE TO HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF.
–MASI OKA –(From “HEROES”)

Where: Alchemical Studios (Studio C), 104 West 14th Street, 3rd floor
When: Take Downs- 11am to 2pm
ACRO- fight Lab- 2:30pm to 5:30pm

Cost: Each seminar is $120 or $180 for both. NYCSS students and AoC members will be $100 each or $150 both.

All payments can be made via paypal to  sim1belli87@gmail.com. Cash payments on the day of class will also be accepted. Email us at nycfilmfights@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Simone Belli: A bit about our Guest Instructor

Simone Belli is a stunt performer and national manager on stage combat in FISAC (Italian Federation of Acrobatic & Choreoghraphed Sport) and Fight Choreographer. He regularly teaches stage combat in Milan, Centro Teatro Attivo in Milan, Binario7 in Monza, Teatri Possibili, the Civic Academy of Dramatic Art “Nico Pepe” in Udine (where he received his diploma in theater in 2011), the MAT in Switzerland, and Independent Drama in London (where he teaches and trains his specialty: “takedowns”).

He constantly trains in BJJ, Krav Maga, Grappling, Stunts and Stage fight (following his Mentor Jared Kirby). Simone met Jared once in NYC and he changed Simone’s mode of thinking and what he was doing in a new, much better way. He works a lot in Milano and his own mode of teaching safe “takedowns” is growing.

Simone is certified in High Risk Firefighting, First Aid, PLE, Module A., PDI 3 cat., IRATA first level and BLSD and is a federal instructor of Krav Maga for Ares Defense Evolution, Tactical operator TAC1-2 and operator for Survival Military. He collaborates with theaters, television and film productions, with the utmost respect for safety regulations, dedicating the maximum of passion and professionalism.