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.
The Raid on the River Team is still trying to secure space for the 2026 Workshop!
Updates will be posted here and on our Instagram!
FAQs
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Raid on the River takes place in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State. The Team is still in the process of securing a space for Raid on the River 2026!
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Fly into Pasco Airport!
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If you choose to fly in to Pasco Airport, there are a variety of shuttles that you to your hotel. 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. -
You can expect evening activities involving food and excursions throughout the Tri-Cities! Historically, we have gone to an awesome Food Truck Gathering on Saturday evening and had a Barbeque at the Williams’ Ranch on Sunday.
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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