Southwest Showdown

Jul. 26, 2026 — Aug. 9, 2026

Portales, New Mexico

July 26, 2026 to August 9, 2026

Taking place on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University located between Albuquerque, New Mexico and Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas, this workshop provides an introduction to new theatrical combatants. Daily Training will be from 8:30am to 5pm daily with some evening Master Classes and will begin Sunday July 26th and conclude in the afternoon of Sunday August 9th. Sunday, August 2nd will be free for rest and relaxation. Shared housing in a local hotel with breakfast will be available from Saturday July 25th, to August 9th. All travel plans should accommodate these dates. Available space in the workshop is limited so do register early!

TRAINING

Training for each level will include:

  • Unarmed Combat
  • Medieval Broadsword
  • Rapier & Dagger of the Renaissance
  • Transitional Single Rapier
  • Restoration Small Sword
  • Quarterstaff

Beginning Theatrical Combat (Level I) – This course will provide training in the beginning techniques of Theatrical Combat in the following six discipline of: Unarmed Theatrical Combat, Broadsword, Rapier & Dagger, Single Rapier, Smallsword and Quarterstaff. Students who complete the class may be eligible to take the Level I Theatrical Combatant Skills Test in the disciplines listed above as provided by the Dueling Arts International Training Curriculum.

WORKSHOP AND HOUSING FEES

 

          Tuition                                                                                                  $   1,050.00

          Housing Fees for All Participants                                              $   750.00

Please Note: Housing includes accommodation from Saturday July 25, 2026, to Sunday August 9, 2026. It may be possible to stay in housing until Monday August 10, 2026, with prior arrangement for an additional cost.

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS

 

To Be Announced

 

DATES FOR APPLICATION, PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS

 

At Registration: Deposit of $250.00 due*

*The deposit is non-refundable 

June 14, 2026: Balance of Tuition and Housing Fees Due

June 14, 2026: No refunds will be provided after this date

For more information or questions about the workshop, as well as how to easily register, please e-mail LW Miller at LW.Miller@enmu.edu.

(While not anticipated, the workshop is subject to change.)