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| The Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) is a non-profit organization devoted to training, and improving the quality of stage combat. We are committed to the highest standards of safety in the theatrical, film, and television industries. The SAFD offers educational opportunities across the country at universities, privately, and at the annual National Stage Combat Workshop expressly to disseminate this information. In addition, the SAFD tests individuals in four categories:
Actor/Combatant * Advanced Actor/Combatant * Certified Teacher * Fight Director However, one need not take any sort of test to become a member of SAFD. Any one interested in the art of fight choreography and stage fighting can join the organization as a Friend. SAFD members receive a 10% discount on SAFD workshops, and subscriptions to "The Fight Master" a journal which is published twice yearly and contains in-depth articles on the history and practice of stage combat, the latest equipment, staging practices, etc.; and "The Cutting Edge" a newsletter updating SAFD activities, policies and member news. To apply for membership in the SAFD you can pay with a credit card on-line by clicking here, or fill out the form* in the right hand column and send to Society of American Fight Directors Dues are $35.00 annually. Please make checks payable to For more information about joining the Society of American Fight Directors, contact your Regional Representative. *If you can not view the .pdf file, send the check with your name, address, phone number and e-mail. If you have passed the SAFD Skills Proficiency Test, include weapon name, date tested, teacher and adjudicator. |
(credit cards only) or Click below for a printable SAFD membership form in .pdf format: Need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader? Click Here. |