For the Swashbucklers and Swordsmen
With seven certifications by the Society of American Fight Directors, Kai has engrossed himself in stage combat for three years, attending and assisting at regional workshops and universities around the country. Below are some recorded certification fights within the SAFD. Others are available upon request.
SAFD Certifications
Shaolin Staff
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024)
Taught by Fight Master Michael Chin | Renewal by Sean Michael Chin Partnered with Devin Patrick Irwin (Pictured)
Partnered with Matthew Dryburgh (Renewal)
Adjudicated by Chuck Coyl, Nick Sandys, and Michelle Ladd
Renewal Pass with Recommendation August 2025
National Stage Combat Workshop 2025
Unarmed
The Ballet
Taught by Fight Master Mike Chin
Renewal by Andrew Ray, Partnered with Kathlyn Messer
Adjudicated by Nick Sandys
Renewal Pass with Recommendation August 2025
National Stage Combat Workshop 2025
Single Sword
Our Flag Means Death
Taught by Lisa Kopitsky | Renewal by Amie Root
Partnered with Emi Hegarty
Adjudicated by Chuck Coyl, Nick Sandys, and Michelle Ladd
Renewal Pass with Recommendation August 2025
National Stage Combat Workshop 2025
Sword and Shield
The Champion of Paribanou, Alan Ackbourn
Taught by A. Ray, Partnered with Brandon Thomas
Adjudicated by Chuck Coyl, Nick Sandys, and Michelle Ladd
Pass with Recommendation August 2025
National Stage Combat Workshop 2025
Small Sword
Sherlock Holmes - Game of Shadows (2011)
Taught by Jacqueline Holloway, Partnered with Kevin Stevens
Adjudicated by Robert Westley
Pass with Reccomendation November 2025
Arte Violenta
Rapier & Dagger
Taught by Fight Master Mike Chin | Renewal by Andrew Ray
Partnered with Madi Daning
Adjudicated by Chuck Coyl
Renewal Pass with Recommendation August 2025
National Stage Combat Workshop 2025
Knife
Taught by Sean Michael Chin
Partnered by John Eddy Jr
Adjudicated by Ian Rose
Passed May 2025