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STUNT COORDINATOR
& FIGHT DIRECTOR
FIGHTS, STUNTS, ACTION
Dan (DJ) works as a stunt coordinator, fight choreographer, and action arranger; developing theatrical and filmic violence for productions, theatre, and educational bodies around the U.K. and Europe. DJ has worked on projects for the likes of BBC, Disney, Lyric Hammersmith, Amazon, Channel 4, Southwark Playhouse, ITV, Ealing Studios, The Marlowe Theatre, and many more - alongside teaching at such institutes as Drama Centre London (Central Saint Martins), East 15 Acting School, LMA London, and currently as the resident Stunt / Fight Coordinator and Action Specialist for the National Film and Television School (NFTS). He has a background in a range of weapon systems along with Aikido and Krav Maga - as well as being a qualified Self Defence Instructor. Whilst choreographing and coordinating action sequences, DJ's focuses are performer safety and physical storytelling.
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Full Equity & Bectu Member
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'Health & Safety Level x3.5' certification
(Safe Management of Stunts / Risk Management of Productions) -
Bectu 'CRISP' Production Safety Passport (IOSH)
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Qualified Practitioner and assessor with ‘Master at Arms’
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1st Class BA Hons. ‘Acting & Fight Performance’
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Distinction MA 'Acting'
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Qualified Self Defence & Krav Maga Instructor with British Academy of Krav Maga
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British Academy of Fencing - Gold Award (Foil)
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Level 1 Coach British Academy of Fencing (Foil)
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'Film & TV Tactical Firearm Training' certification
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‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ certification
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'Risk Assessment' & 'Working at Height' certification
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Various CPD training certifications
(Safeguarding Adults & Children Level 2, Bullying & Harassment, Unconscious Bias, etc.)​​
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Selection of equipment / weapons available for use and hire, including:
​- Rapier & Dagger
- Single Handed Broadsword
- Quarterstaff
- Small Sword
- Military Sabre
- Knives / Daggers
- Shields
- Firearms (Airsoft)
- Safety mats
- Body padding
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MASTER AT ARMS
PRACTITIONER
DJ is a practitioner and core member of 'Master At Arms': a collective of fight directors, stage combat tutors, and stunt coordinators recognised by SpotlightUK - granting him the ability to assess and certify students from the select five 'Master At Arms' skill sets - a range of unarmed and armed.
'Master At Arms' doesn’t additionally charge for examination, certification or re-certification - instead opting for ongoing assessment throughout the training and ending with a showing.
Recent work includes international tours, short and feature films, music videos and street theatre - alongside teaching the magic of stage and screen violence to all; young and old, 1-on-,1 and in groups.
