humans embodied.

stories in motion.

FIGHT DIRECTION

MOVEMENT WORKSHOPS

PERSONAL TRAINING

what we do at breath & sinew

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Fight Direction

Bespoke fight choreography and consultation for your production, encompassing moments of dramatic violence, physical conflict and physical risk onstage.

Protect your actors and tell your story truthfully.

Inquire today.

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Movement workshops

Get industry ready and learn essential skills in stage combat and dramatic movement.

Sign up for a workshop or inquire for a bespoke training experience for yourself, your students or your cast.

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Personal Training

1:1 and semi-private private training, bespoke to you, your goals and your body.

Josh is an experienced personal trainer with a particular specialty in training performers.

Move, grow and explore what you're capable of.

“Special note must be given to the choreography of violence. Joshua Bell, the fight choreographer, worked wonders…each moment of physical struggle was tense and confronting.”

— Theatretravels, review of Yerma 2021

 “It was such a pleasure to work with [Josh] and the results are absolutely terrific.”

— Kii Belling, Director

“It was incredible learning new ways to fight on stage (safely)…”

— Workshop Participant, Dreamhouse Theatre Company

“The presentation of domestic abuse is honest, raw, and frightening.”

— Theatretravels, review of Yerma 2021

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Fight Direction

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Movement training

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