Knights in Training Stage Combat Program 

Subject: Medieval History

When: November 6, 2026 from 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

What:

This 30 minute program is designed for students participating in the Medieval Times Middle Ages Educational Matinee. Open to all ages.

Location: Medieval Times Courtyard

Class Overview:

Learn the elements of stage fighting from a true master of stage combat, Justin Aldridge. Justin Aldridge is a performer and stage combat specialist. As a former actor at Walt Disney World, he taught and performed as a Jedi Master at the Jedi Training Academy (later Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Justin specializes in choreographed combat, teaching safe, dynamic sword and stave techniques, blocking across multiple zones, structured fight routines, and improvised fight scenes that look authentic while remaining controlled and engaging, especially for young performers. Today he brings these skills and experiences to children and adults across the country, teaching stage combat and performance in schools and other settings.

Learning Outcomes:

• The difference between real historical combat and safe stage fighting for performance.

• Proper stance and footwork used in stage combat for authentic performance.

• How to safely control, perform swings and parries, simple attacks and defenses with a partner.

• How to execute fighting scenes with correct timing and realistic outcomes.

• How to properly use props.

• Learn stage presence staying in character during the fight scene, projecting energy and facing an audience.

• Instruction in moral character and chivalry such as fairness, honor, and courage.

Tuition: 

Ages 4 and up: $65 

Includes:

Instruction

Foam shield

Foam sword

Tuition for Step Up: 

Ages 4 and up: $55 

Includes:

Instruction

Foam shield

Does not include for Step Up (non-allowable item for scholarship): 

Foam sword - paid separately by parent when booking ($10)

*This program is approved as direct pay for Step-Up for Students in Florida and may qualify for other school voucher programs. All food, transportation, and hotel costs are paid for by the parent and not with scholarship funds. No refunds will be issued as per SUFS policy.              

There will be a place fo parents to stand behind the area and at least one parent must stay on property at all times

Cancellation Policy:
We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and we will always do our best to work with you! Sometimes we have a waiting list and can transfer your space to another family. However, once participants are booked and committed to our location partners, we cannot recover them after certain dates. This is why travel insurance is suggested to cover any unexpected events, and we’ll strive to transfer funds to other trips whenever possible. Deposit is not refundable.