NZ Stunt School (NZSS) provides structured stunt training designed to teach stunt skills and prepare performers for the demands of film and television production. Learning pathway begins with the Fight for Camera (FFC) course and continues through specialised sessions that help stunt performers practice, refine skills, and stay production-ready between jobs.<h2 id="b59c4b6e-5eed-4ac7-ba57-01f324b59e7f" data-toc-id="b59c4b6e-5eed-4ac7-ba57-01f324b59e7f" style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/nzss-training-pathway/">Fight for Camera (FFC)</a></h2>The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/nzss-training-pathway/">Fight for Camera (FFC)</a> course is the entry point into stunt training at NZ Stunt School.This course introduces the core principles of screen combat and stunt performance for film and television, including:<ul><li>Screen fighting fundamentals</li><li>Movement and reaction techniques</li><li>Timing and camera awareness</li><li>Basic stunt choreography</li></ul>FFC is designed for beginners and aspiring stunt performers who want to understand how action is created safely and effectively for the screen.After completing the course, performers can continue developing their skills through NZSS training sessions and workshops.<h2 id="246373b9-193f-4422-9fbf-bd3832656e7e" data-toc-id="246373b9-193f-4422-9fbf-bd3832656e7e" style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Scenario Training (End of Month)</h2>Scenario Training takes place at the end of each month and focuses on realistic stunt sequences similar to those used on film sets.Participants work through the full stunt process:<ol><li>Learning choreography</li><li>Rehearsing action safely</li><li>Filming the sequence</li></ol>Sessions may combine multiple stunt elements such as:<ul><li>Car hits</li><li>Parkour movement</li><li>Background stunt performance</li><li>Fight choreography</li></ul>These sessions focus on developing strong stunt fundamentals while training in practical film scenarios.Availability: Reserved for NZSS members and approved stunt performers.<h2 id="32d97878-a7a1-43e1-b99a-ba710422f42c" data-toc-id="32d97878-a7a1-43e1-b99a-ba710422f42c" style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Stunt Power Session (Mid-Month)</h2>The Stunt Power Session is a monthly intensive training session designed to build the strength, conditioning, and physical control required for stunt work.Each session focuses on a specific stunt skill or training objective, helping performers develop:<ul><li>Strength and power</li><li>Agility and coordination</li><li>Movement control</li><li>Stunt-specific conditioning</li></ul>Availability: Open to anyone interested in stunt training, movement skills.<h2 id="44258463-fc71-4aef-9567-690f67a22534" data-toc-id="44258463-fc71-4aef-9567-690f67a22534" style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Open Stunt Gym (Mid-Month)</h2>Following the Power Session, Open Stunt Gym provides a safe and supportive environment for stunt practice.This open training space allows performers to:<ul><li>Practice stunt techniques</li><li>Rehearse fight choreography</li><li>Film stunt training material</li><li>Connect with other stunt performers</li></ul>Open Stunt Gym helps trainees maintain consistency and improve their stunt performance between workshops and productions.Availability: Open to all stunt trainees and performers.<h2 id="97ffbf80-dd7e-443c-8fa9-fcf5824add4e" data-toc-id="97ffbf80-dd7e-443c-8fa9-fcf5824add4e" style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Specialised Stunt Workshops</h2>NZSS also runs specialised stunt workshops throughout the year to develop advanced stunt skills used in film and television production.Workshops may include:<ul><li>Water stunts</li><li>High falls</li><li>Fire burns</li><li>Car hits</li><li>Air ram training</li><li>Wire work</li><li>Parkour for stunts</li></ul>These workshops provide hands-on stunt training with experienced professionals, allowing performers to safely learn high-level stunt techniques.Availability: Open to NZSS members and approved external participants.<h2 id="8319f194-bed6-4385-a862-a7471b3cff1b" data-toc-id="8319f194-bed6-4385-a862-a7471b3cff1b" style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Why NZSS Doesn’t Run Weekly Stunt Classes</h2>Professional stunt performers often train across multiple movement disciplines such as:<ul><li>Martial arts</li><li>Parkour</li><li>Gymnastics</li><li>Dance</li><li>Circus arts</li></ul>Instead of weekly classes, NZ Stunt School focuses on specialised training sessions and workshops that complement these disciplines.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/nzss-courses-events">CHECK OUT WHAT’S COMING UP AND BOOK YOUR SPOT</a>This approach helps stunt performers develop a broader, more versatile skill set suited for film and television action work.

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