B.L.A.S.T
British Live Action Stunt Training
B.L.A.S.T - Do you have what it takes?
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.
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.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a stunt performer in the UK, check out our podcast below! Full of amazing tips and advice that you won't get anywhere else.
Check out our promo video of B.L.A.S.T - the UK's only health and safety approved stunt course, taught by leading professional Stunt Co-ordinators.
What you learn
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
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.
If you would like to know more about becoming a stunt performer visit our FAQ's page and also check out our Podcast on how to become a stunt performer over on The Action Reel.
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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]
