Bad Guys Films · One-day workshop · London
Fight
Choreography
Foundations
Learn to perform a fight like a professional, in just one day. A hands-on workshop for actors and aspiring stunt performers, taught by stunt performer and fight choreographer Jean-Paul Ly and his team of professional assistants. Open to beginner and intermediate levels.
Book your spot – £100
Photo: Claudiu VoicuWhat you'll learn
Stance & footwork
Move with balance and control so every action looks sharp and stays safe.
Distance & partner safety
The techniques professionals use to make contact look real while keeping your partner protected.
Selling the hit
Timing, reactions and body language that make an audience feel every blow.
Learning a sequence
How to break down, memorise and perform a full fight routine with a partner.
Acting through the fight
Keep your character and intention alive in the middle of the action.
Performing it
Finish the day performing a complete choreographed fight from start to end.
Your instructor
Jean-Paul Ly is a stunt performer, fight choreographer and director. He has fought on screen opposite Jason Statham, worked on Marvel productions and designed the action for a feature film released on Netflix.
In this workshop he shares the exact methods used on professional sets, broken down step by step. He is joined by three professional assistants, so there is one coach for every four participants and everyone gets close, hands-on attention.
- —Marvel productions: Avengers Doomsday, Doctor Strange, The Batman etc
- —Lead actor and Action Director of the acclaimed action film JAILBREAK & NIGHTSHOOTERS
- —Sharing my experience for the first time in the UK
- —Founder, of Bad Guys Films
Who it's for
Actors
Walk into auditions and action scenes with confidence instead of fear.
Aspiring stunt performers
Build the foundations of fight performance the right way from day one.
Beginner to intermediate
Complete beginners build solid foundations. If you already have a base, you'll be grouped by level and pushed further, including one-against-several fights.
The details
4 Fulham High St, London SW6 3LQ
FAQ
What level is it for? Do I need experience?
No. The workshop is open from beginner to intermediate level. With one professional coach for every four participants, you'll work in groups matched to your level: beginners build strong foundations, while those with experience are pushed further, for example with one-against-several fights.
What should I bring?
Comfortable sportswear, trainers and a water bottle. Bring a snack or lunch for the break.
Is there an age limit?
Participants must be 18 or over.
Is it safe?
Safety is at the heart of fight choreography. You'll learn controlled techniques under close professional supervision. Please let us know about any injuries when you book.
Can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable within 48 hours of the workshop. For anything earlier, contact badguysprod@gmail.com.
Ready to fight?
16 places. One day. The foundations professionals build their careers on.
Book your spot – £100Limited to 16 participants
Learn to perform a fight like the pros. A one-day, hands-on workshop for actors and aspiring stunt performers, taught by stunt performer and fight choreographer Jean-Paul Ly (Bad Guys Films) with three professional assistants. Sunday 11 October 2026, 10am–3pm, Valour Jiu Jitsu HQ, 4 Fulham High St, London SW6 3LQ. Beginner to intermediate level, groups matched to your level. Only 16 spots.