FROM FIRST DAY TO PROFESSIONAL

Already trained? Experienced performers with a professional stunt background may apply for direct entry into training without completing FFC.

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NZSS Year Programme 2027 Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced Stunt Training

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STUNT TRAINING PATHWAY

FROM FIRST DAY TO PROFESSIONAL

Every performer at NZSS follows the same pathway, at their own pace. There's a clear entry point and a clear direction forward; whether you're starting from.

START WITH FFC

EXPLORE TRAINING

Wellington - 3 & 4 October 2026

Already trained? Experienced performers with a professional stunt background may apply for direct entry into training without completing FFC.

Auckland -3 & 4 October 2026

Online FFC

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Step 1 — Entry Point

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TRACK A - PAY AS YOU GO

NZSS Training & Workshops

3-Monthly Block Training

URBAN COMBAT

Streets, alleys, warehouses, close-quarters conflict

Pursuit & Escape

Vehicles, parkour, high falls, speed under pressure

War & Battle

Military action, weapons, coordinated chaos

Epic Action

Horses, swords, shields, fantasy and legend

Each Block — 3 Sessions

PAY AS YOU GO — book what you need, when you need it

Skills & Drills

Camera Performance

Scenario Day

Book sessions individually or commit to the full block and save $20.

SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS

Complete alongside training throughout the year. The following are required before working on that equipment in block sessions:

WIRES

CAR HITS

AIR RAM

TACTICAL

Required before working on this equipment in block training

FIRE BURNS

HIGH FALLS

WATER

HORSE STUNT

STAIR FALLS

Open Mat — Train at Your Own Pace

Drop in any time throughout the year (monthly session). Supervised. Every level welcome. This is where the real growth happens.

ALL YEAR ROUND

SUPERVISED

ALL LEVELS

Step 2 — Choose Your Path

Two Ways to

TRAIN

Once you've completed FFC, two training tracks are open to you.

TRACK B - TERM PLAN

NZSS Year Programme 2027 Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced Stunt Training

FOUNDATION - YEAR 1

$1,025 /term

- Intro to Fire Burns Safety - Air Ram Workshop - High Falls - 3 Block Training Sessions - 3 Open Mat Sessions

Free NZ ACTION TALENT AGENCY Joining Fee

TERM 1 · JAN–MAR

TERM 2 · APR–JUN

TERM 3 · JUL–SEP

TERM 4 · OCT–DEC

- Water Level 1 - Car Hits Workshop - 2 Horse Lessons - 2 Block Training Sessions - 2 Open Mat Sessions

- Wires Workshop Level 1 - High Falls - 1 Horse Lesson - 1 Block Training Sessions - 2 Open Mat Sessions

- Wires Training Level 1 - Water Training - FFC Refresher - 3 Block Training Sessions - 3 Open Mat Sessions - 2 Horse Lessons

Full commitment — structured progression, best value. All workshops, block sessions, and Open Mat included in one annual plan. Enrol now and pay term by term: one term due at a time, so you're never charged for terms you haven't started. Grant application support available

SAVE UP TO 20% VS PAY A LA CARTE

INTERMEDIATE - YEAR 2

$1,050 /term

- Fire Burn (Partial) - Fire Burns Safety - Air Ram Training - High Falls Training - 1 Block Training Sessions - 1 Open Mat Sessions

TERM 1 · JAN–MAR

TERM 2 · APR–JUN

TERM 3 · JUL–SEP

TERM 4 · OCT–DEC

- Water Level 1 - Car hits Training - Tactical Level 1 - 2 Horse Lessons - 2 Block Training Sessions - 2 Open Mat Sessions

- Wires Training Level 1 - Stair Falls - Intro to Linesman - 3 Block Training Sessions - 3 Open Mat Sessions - 2 Horse Lessons

- Wires Workshop Level 2 - Fire Burns Safety - Air Ram Training - 2 Monthly Block Sessions - 2 Open Stunt Gym - 2 Horse Lessons

ADVANCED - YEAR 3

$1,100/term

- FFC Instructor Assistant Training - Fire Burns Level 2 - Air Ram Training - 1 Block Training Sessions - 1 Open Mat Sessions

TERM 1 · JAN–MAR

TERM 2 · APR–JUN