Mentors
Mentors within the SAFD
Hello esteemed members! We know that there are many of you out there with incredible potential and who are interested in taking your Stage Combat training to the next level.
“That’s me!” you might say. You may also be thinking, “But, what do I do next?”
Well, there are many of us in the Society that are glad you asked…
We are announcing a new program designed to put those of you who are in the early (or even mid-late) stages of your careers in touch with more experienced teachers, choreographers and directors who want to help you out along this journey.
We have Certified Teachers, Fight Directors and Fight Masters in regions throughout the U.S., each with their own unique interests and specialties who all have the same desire: to share their expertise with you. These fine artists are putting themselves out there to potentially become mentors to SAFD members in good standing with whom their interests coincide.
Look for the stars (*) on the map below and hover your mouse over those near your region. You will see the name of one of our mentors pop up and, if you click on this, you will be directed to their bio which will have information about their primary interests, fortes and what kind of mentees they might be looking for. Their contact information will be there so, if you think you might be a good fit for this person, use it!
Remember that these professionals are offering you their time and experience but it will be YOU that needs to take the steps to make this happen: i.e., travel, making initial contact, communicating in a timely and professional manner, and so forth.
If you are ready for that next step, find your region, click, reach out and you might just be forging a connection that will last a lifetime.
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			  Leraldo AnzalduaIDEA Officer, Certified Teacher, Fight Director. Fight Master
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			  Angela BonacasaCertified Teacher
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			  H Russ BrownFight Director / Certified Teacher
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			  Sean Michael ChinFight Director & Certified Teacher
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			  Charles Conwell
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			  J. Alex CordaroFight Director, Certified Teacher, Theatrical Firearms Instructor
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			  Matthew CriderCertified Teacher Representative, Certified Teacher, Tenured Associate Professor
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			  Paul DennhardtFight Director
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			  Samantha EgleRocky Mountain Regional Representative
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			  Christopher ElstCertified Teacher
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			  Sarah FlanaganCombatant / Friend Representative, Certified Teacher
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			  Dave Gonzalez
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			  D GrankeFight Director/Certified Teacher
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			  Brian Guidry LeTraunikCertified Teacher
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			  Jacqueline HollowayEast Central Regional Representative, Certified Teacher, Fight Director
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			  Robb HunterFight Master, Fight Director Representative, Certified Fight Director, Certified Teacher, Theatrical Firearms Instructor
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			  Kevin InouyeCertified Teacher, Theatrical Firearms Instructor
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			  Michael Jerome JohnsonFight Director/Certified Teacher Emeritus
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			  Jeff A.R. JonesFight Director/ Certified Teacher/Theatrical Firearms Instructor
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			  Casey KalebaFight Director/Certified Teacher
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			  Patrick KellyMartial Arts Program Coordinator- Indiana University-Bloomington
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			  David LeongFight Master and Chair, Professor VCU
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			  Gregg LloydProfessor, Certified Teacher, Advanced Actor/Combatant
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			  Mike LubkeFight Director, Certified Teacher, Coordinator - Brawl of America
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			  Tonya LynnFight Director and Certified Teacher, Fight Director Representative
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			  Jenny MaleCertified Teacher & Fight Director
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			  John McfarlandCT/FD
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			  David Miller
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			  Samuel GC MuñozFight Director/CT, Actor/Creator, Associate Professor
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			  Aaron PreusseMid-America Regional Representative, Fight Director, Certified Teacher
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			  David ReedFight Director/Certified Teacher
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			  Amie RootCertified Teacher
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			  Ian RoseFight Master
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			  Darrell RushtonFight Director/Certified Teacher/Theatrical Firearms Instructor
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			  Steven SchwallCertified Teacher, Technical Director
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			  Sarah Shannon
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			  Lee SorokoFight Director, Certified Teacher, Theatrical Firearms Instructor
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			  Mike SpeckFounder, Carnage in the Corn; Co-Founder, Brawl of America; Certified Teacher
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			  Zev SteinrockCertified Teacher
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			  Elizabeth StylesCertified Teacher
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			  Jason Paul TateVice President, Certified Teacher, Co-Founder Neutral Chaos, Co-Coordinator Tourist Trap
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			  Joseph TraversFight Director, Certified Teacher
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			  Ashley WhiteCertified Teacher | Founder, President, SCDallas
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			  David WoolleyFight Master, Fight Director, Certified Teacher
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			  Claire YearmanCertified Teacher, Great Lakes Regional Rep