December 28, 2026 – December 31, 2026
This 4 -day workshop, held on the campus of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana will be the final workshop Gregory Hoffman will teach (except for the Fight Directors Workshop) – thus THE LAST HUZZAH!
Students will be provided a series of Master Classes in Theatrical Weaponry taught by Gregory Hoffman and D.C. Wright, including Rapier and Dagger, Case of Rapiers, Single Rapier, Smallsword, Swashbuckling, Broadsword, Sword and Shield, Sword and Buckler and Quarterstaff.
Additionally, Dave Maier will lead a series of classes upon the Practical and Tactical use of Theatrical Firearms primarily focused upon the use of Pistols, and Deven MacNair will lead a series of classes on Big Time Wrestling as well as discussions focused upon working in TV and Film.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is of an advanced nature and priority for acceptance will first be given to current Dueling Arts Instructors and students with Level II Training or above.
MASTER CLASSES TO INCLUDE:
⚔ Rapier & Dagger
⚔ Case of Rapiers
⚔ Single Rapier
⚔ Smallsword
⚔ Swashbuckling
⚔ Broadsword
⚔ Sword & Shield
⚔ Sword & Buckler
⚔ Quarterstaff
PLUS
🔥 Practical Stage Firearms with Dave Maier
🤼 Big Time Wrestling and TV & Film Discussions with Deven MacNair
WORKSHOP TUITION and FEES:
Total Cost: $850.00*
Any profits generated from this workshop will be donated to a scholarship fund for aspiring DAI teachers.
*The total and inclusive fee for the Workshop includes the following:
- $450 for full tutiton
- $400 for shared housing from December 27, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
PLEASE NOTE: Participants may arrange their own housing if they prefer and pay tuition only of $450.00.
APPLICATION
All individiuals interested in attending the workshop should email Gregory Hoffman at gregory@duelingarts.com.
GREGORY HOFFMAN
Master Instructor, Master Fight Director, Director of Education
Los Angeles, California
The founder, and a Master Teacher of Dueling Arts International, LLC, Gregory is now an advisor and guest instructor for the re-organized Dueling Arts International, NPO. He is also a founding and honorary member of The Nordic Stage Fight Society and was a recognized Fight Director and Teacher with The Society of American Fight Directors for fifteen years.
Gregory has been teaching and directing in universities, dramatic conservatories, and theaters in Europe, Asia, and the United States since 1984. Working as a producer, director and fight director, Gregory is the winner of numerous awards and has earned over 250 theatre credits during his career, in which he has worked with many notable artists such as Elizabeth Banks and Anika Noni Rose, Academy Award winners Holly Hunter and Olympia Dukakis, as well as Emmy Award winner Tony Kushner.
In 2005 Gregory released And They Fight…, a 23 hour, 16 disc educational DVD series on Theatrical Swordfighting. This is the most comprehensive training series of its kind. In 2006, working under a SAG experimental contract, Gregory completed an independent film, featuring Olympia Dukakis, titled Upside Out.
Charitable contributions include work for The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) in East Los Angeles. VIP is a clinic providing health services to children, youth, women and geriatric patients who are victims of violence, abuse, and neglect. Gregory produced and directed several promotional videos for VIP to help raise awareness and generate support for the clinic and its ongoing work.
Gregory now resides in Los Angeles. In early 2009 he founded True Edge Pictures, www.trueedgepictures.com, an independent film company dedicated to developing and producing character driven period action films which utilize the sword.
Any questions regarding the workshop should be e-mailed to Gregory Hoffman at gregory@duelingarts.com.
“Tis a noble art, and every one that wears a sword is obliged by his tenure to learn.” -George Farquhar