The art of armed and unarmed stage combat thrills actors and audiences alike the world over‎.‎ This book details many of the foundational techniques used by actors studying stage combat and actor‎-movement disciplines‎.‎ A variety of specific training exercises are described that connect the actor‎'‎s imagination to a cohesive and meaningful actor‎-training curriculum ‎- integrating stage combat with the actor‎'‎s process of developing a fully embodied awareness of the physical life of the character‎.‎ Developing physical awareness and dexterity is an essential component of an actor‎'‎s training and rehearsal processes‎.‎ Engagement‎,‎ connection‎,‎ the ability to listen and respond with authenticity‎,‎ clarity‎,‎ flexibility‎,‎ intentionality‎,‎ tactical response‎,‎ variety are all helpful aspects for the actor studying combat movement‎.‎ With practical exercises and expert advice‎,‎ Stage Combat Arts allows the actor to further hone their emotional connection and extension‎,‎ breath and voice‎,‎ intention and focus‎,‎ movement and freedom‎,‎ and their ability to connect physically to imagery and text ‎- disciplines that are at the foundation of actor‎-training ‎- all through the art of combat movement‎.‎