Raid on the River Stage Combat Workshop
We at The Pen & Sword believe that the future of Stage Combat lies in the cross-training of Stage Combat and Martial Arts. Therefore, the goal of this workshop is to blend the line between both worlds so that students develop informed body mechanics, martial skill, and pedagogical knowledge of what Stage Combat aims to simulate.
This workshop offers hours in Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) weapon tracks. Students will choose which one they would like to pursue!
Students will also receive three Martial Arts Masterclasses from instructors of those specific martial forms!
Raid on the River 2026 will be coming June 2026!
FAQs
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Raid on the River takes place in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State at the Pasco Red Lion Hotel! This hotel is walking distance from the Pasco Airport as well as the Columbia Basin College Campus.
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Fly into Pasco Airport! There are shuttles to many hotels in this area, but we recommend that you stay in the Pasco Red Lion Hotel where the event will take place. The hotel is walking distance from the airport and food options!
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If you choose to fly in to Pasco Airport, there are a variety of shuttles that you to your hotel. The Pasco Red Lion Hotel (where the event takes place) is also walking distance from the airport for your convenience! However, if you wish to explore more of the Tri-Cities, consider renting a car as the area is very spread out.
There will be plenty of individuals with their cars locally that can help transport you to some of the excursion locations that we’ll be going on. So, we encourage you to make some new friends if you wish to avoid having to rent a car. -
Normal Tuition is $350 and will be open until a few days before the workshop! Register now via our ‘Register Here’ tab!
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We recommend bringing:
- athletic clothes that you can move comfortably in without having to readjust
- Indoor athletic shoes are preferred to protect the facilities
- a water bottle
- a note-taking device or note-taking materials
- deodorant
- a swimsuit (especially if your hotel has a pool or if you would like to swim in the Columbia River!)
- clothing appropriate for early summer in the desert. We have a dry climate with gorgeous sun, three rivers for water activities, and frequent wind. -
On Friday night, there will be a Meet and Greet at Howard Amon Park in Richland, WA (right across the Columbia River from Pasco) where students, teachers, and staff will be able to bring their dinner, get to know one another, and enjoy riverside park activities.
After the Closing Meeting on Sunday, students, teachers, and staff are invited to the Williams Estate for a fireside hangout complete with cornhole, archery, axe-throwing, and more. This event is optional, but if you can make it, we’d love to have you!
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Anyone interested in stage combat and martial arts 14 years of age and older can attend Raid on the River! Students younger than 18 years old will require parent permission to attend.
Meet the Team
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Firen Williams
Co-Coordinator, Advanced Actor Combatant in the SAFD, and Co-owner of The Pen Sword, LLC.
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Kru Pierce Williams
Co-Coordinator, Advanced Actor Combatant in the SAFD, Co-owner of The Pen & Sword, LLC, Kru in Srisuk Muay Thai