B.L.A.S.T
British Live Action Stunt Training

B.L.A.S.T is the UK's only industry health and safety approved stunt training course. Instructed by UK leading JISC stunt performers and co-ordinators, it represents the highest standard of dedicated stunt training available in the industry.

Based over three days of intense theoretical and practical training, the course is suited to those who are seriously considering the career as a professional stunt performer. Designed for both experienced stunt performers and trainee's, B.L.A.S.T puts you through a series of realistic on set style stunt scenarios and will test the limits of your physical and mental ability.

B.L.A.S.T is a personal development stunt training course designed to provide essential stunt training in order for you to become a safe, competent and employable stunt performer. Whilst the UK film and TV industry do not officially accredit stunt training, you will be assessed by British Registered Stunt Co-ordinators and Performers to the British Action Academy standard.

Taught by leading professionals

You will be taught by UK leading JISC Registered Stunt Co-ordinators, and Stunt Performers having co-ordinated and performed stunts on some of the biggest productions of all time.

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How to become a UK stunt performer

Check out our podcast below, full of helpful advice and guidance on how to become a stunt performer in the UK. Full of essential advice and tips and tricks which is essential listening to anyone wanting to know about this thrilling career.

If you would like to know what a day on B.L.A.S.T is like, check out our awesome article which is full of insights into what happens on the UK's leading stunt course!

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What you learn on B.L.A.S.T

Whilst the 6 skill entry system to join the British JISC Stunt Register demonstrates you can possess good sporting ability, it does not teach you the fundamental skill base of how to perform as a stunt performer.

B.L.A.S.T will teach you the theory and performance elements of the following:

Utility/generic stunt work
Agility and strength
Fight techniques and reactions
Falling/tumbling stunt performing techniques
Bike crashes
Hitting marks/moving objects
Explosive power
Box rig/airbag construction and testing
Falling from height
Working with ropes/bungees and quick release systems

Stair falls
Set Etiquette and expectations of you as a stunt performer
Self risk assessing
Set up testing/checking of stunt performing equipment
Timing/working to set marks
Confidence/aggression
Improvisation/adaptability
Physical acting ability
Working in pairs/teams
Understanding performing to stunts camera

Jonathan Hatfield - Academy Student & Agency Member

B.L.A.S.T. was as awesome as the trailer suggests! Very physically demanding and challenging as well as exciting! The instructors were all of the highest standard; very knowledgable, helpful and constructive... it was a brilliant experience! I'm an actor so I attended the course to boost my... [Continued]

Brian Robinson - Academy Student & Agency Member

I have been on Phase 1, 2 & 3 plus BLAST. All BAA courses are fun, informative, challenging and professional. The office guys and instructors are passionate about what they do, and that comes from the top (Andreas). In a very competitive world it is great to find... [Continued]