Mike Lubke (He/Him/His)

Fight Director, Certified Teacher, Coordinator - Brawl of America

Mike Lubke is a fight choreographer, instructor, and occasional performer based in St Paul, MN.  He is the founder of Art In Arms, LLC which produces year-round stage combat courses and independent workshops for performers and choreographers.  Mike is a founding member, resident fight director, and the newest Artistic Director of Six Elements Theatre, where he serves as the lead coordinator for the Brawl of America regional stage combat workshop every May. Recently, he has joined the coaching staff at Circus Juventas, a Cirque du Soleil NexGen development affiliate.  Onstage, his work has been featured in over 90 productions for MN theaters and his various screen credits include work for FOX, History, and Lifetime networks.  Mike is a proud Certified Teacher and recognized Fight Director with the Society of American Fight Directors, where he recently served as the Fight Director Representative on the governing body. www.ArtinArms.org


Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

Society of American Fight Directors

Jul 11, 2014 Broadsword Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 11, 2014 Single Sword Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 11, 2014 Rapier and Dagger Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 11, 2014 Knife Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 11, 2014 Unarmed Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 11, 2014 Small Sword Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 11, 2014 Broadsword and Shield Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 11, 2014 Quarterstaff Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass

Fight or Flight Academy

Jan 11, 2014 Single Sword St. Charles, Illinois Recommended Pass
Jan 11, 2014 Knife St. Charles, Illinois Recommended Pass
Jan 5, 2013 Rapier and Dagger St. Charles, Illinois Recommended Pass
Jan 8, 2012 Broadsword Chicago, Illinois Basic Pass
Jan 8, 2012 Unarmed Chicago, Illinois Recommended Pass

Drake University

Nov 23, 2013 Small Sword Des Moines, Iowa Recommended Pass