SFAH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ready your sword!
The 2026 Texas Stage Combat Intensive is almost a month away!
Spend this Labor Day Weekend with sword in hand!
What is TXI?
The Texas Intensive (TXi) is a weekend workshop for developing stage combat skills for actors, directors, and practicing or aspiring fight choreographers.
Established over 20 years ago - educators and theatre practitioners from all around the United States come together over Labor Day weekend to provide over 13 hours of training for students of all levels.
Whether you have never dabbled in stage combat, or if you have been training for decades - our workshop welcomes all!
What Training is Being Offered?
We offer five different specialized intensives each morning that students will get to select from upon registration, followed by a roster of shorter, diversified classes in the afternoons.
This year's Intensive Instructors are:
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Advanced Rapier & Dagger - Adam Noble (SAFD Fight Director, Head of Graduate Studies at UH SoTD)
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Checkhov's Unarmed - Sam Kaufman (SAFD Fight Director and Certified Teacher)
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Kung Fu Combat - Mikey Saubert (SAFD Certified Teacher)
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A Clown's Sword - Brandon Sterrett (SAFD Certified Teacher, Baylor Theatre Program)
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Commedia Character Combat - Tobie Minor (SAFD Advanced Actor Combatant, Texas State Theatre Program)
Brand new to staged combat?
Join our Starter Track Intensive!
Perfect for beginners, our Starter Track Intensive is a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to start their journey in staged combat.
Throw fists, swing swords & staffs - learn & connect with some of the best movement professionals in the industry. Take your first step joining the fight with us - we can't wait to train with you!
When and Where is TXI?
The Texas Intensive is hosted every Labor Day Weekend (September 5th & 6th for this year) at the University of Houston - Downtown campus!
Plan on bringing friends? Get a discount on tuition if you have a group of 5 or more!
Email us today to coordinate your plans & save!
Learn more & sign up today at: www.texasintensive.com
Needing a place to stay?
Crash with us at SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Houston at a discount!
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Instagram - @texas_stage_combat_intensive
Exiting Stage Left,
TXi Staff
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Adam Baglerau, TXi Lead Coordinator, he/him - SAFD - Certified Teacher
Carolyn "Faerie" Amber, TXi Assistant Coordinator, she/they/he
Justin Gibbons, TXi Assistant Coordinator, he/they
Troy Beckman, TXi Assistant Coordinator, he/him
Texas Intensive Stage Combat Workshop (TXi)
Sanctioned Regional Workshop of the Society of American Fight Directors
