Consultancy · TV & Film
Historical combat consultancy for film and TV
Audiences are sharper than ever about historical fights. Wrong weapons, impossible techniques and armour that might as well be cardboard break the spell. I help productions get combat right without losing drama.
How I can help
Script and storyboard review
Notes on weapons, technique, injuries and how fights realistically ended.
Adviser to stunt and fight coordinators
Period technique and options that give choreography a historical foundation.
Actor coaching
Period weapon handling, stance and movement, so your cast look like they’ve trained for years.
Armour, weapons and props
Accuracy checks before they reach the camera.
Documentaries
On-screen expert, contributor and demonstrator.
Onsite
Onsite, from first idea to final take
I can join early creative meetings to develop fight concepts that fit the characters, period and story, work through options with your stunt and fight team, and run prep sessions with actors before formal rehearsals begin. Some replica kit comes with me – depending on the period, so ideas are tested physically.
Periods and styles
Medieval European combat is my core, armed and hand-to-hand, in and out of armour. I also cover Japanese sword traditions, Bartitsu and Victorian self-defence, and First World War trench fighting.
Selected work
A lot of my previous is under NDA
Frequently asked questions
Do you replace our fight coordinator?
No. I work alongside stunt and fight coordinators, giving them the historical foundation. They keep ownership of safety and choreography.
Can you work on short notice?
Often, yes. Script reviews can usually be turned around in 7-10 days, and remote advice is available throughout production.
Do you work outside the UK?
Yes, by arrangement. Remote work is available anywhere.