Cinematic Katana
Cinematic Katana is Bertan's own way of moving with a sword, built for the camera rather than for a grading. Wide, readable arcs, low movement close to the ground and clean stops, so every cut reads on screen and nobody gets hit. Its best-known move is the Grass Cutter: a spinning cut on one knee, right at ground level. The katana classes are taught in this style.
How booking works
There is no fixed class day right now. Classes are booked on request: on your own, with a friend, or as a group of up to 8.
- Send a request with the form on this page, or email contact@battlebladeproductions.com.
- Tell us what suits you: days and times that work, how many people, and what you want to train.
- Get a confirmed session with time, place and payment details.
Lightsaber classes are coming. Weekly group classes with a strong lightsaber focus are planned to start after Spillexpo, taught in the same cinematic movement style. Send a request to be the first to hear when they open.
Battleblade Productions is not affiliated with Lucasfilm or Disney. Lightsaber is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.
Train like a film actor
This isn't a martial arts class. It's the same methodology used on professional film sets: how to make a fight look real, dangerous, and cinematic on camera. You learn the fundamentals: distance, timing, camera angles, and how to sell a hit for the lens.
- Safety, stance and footwork: the foundation everything is built on
- Selling hits and reactions for camera
- A short choreography in pairs, built from scratch
- Drills to practice at home
Classes are taught by Bertan Berber, founder of Battleblade Productions. He works as a fight choreographer, stunt performer and action director on film and TV productions in Norway and internationally, and teaches the same methods he uses on set. IMDb
Pricing
A class pass works for any class, whatever the theme. Passes and bookings are arranged directly with us; just get in touch and we'll sort out the details.
After your 5th class, you can get a discount on showreel production: your own choreography filmed properly, in costume and on location. More below.
Inside the classes
From a recent katana session in Oslo. Use the arrows or tap a photo.
What to bring
- Training clothes you can move freely in, and water
- Kneepads (optional but recommended)
- Training weapons are provided. Your own bokken or plastic sword is welcome (no live blades)
Common questions
Do I need any experience?
No. The classes are built for beginners and adjusted to each group. If you have martial arts or performance experience, you'll get more advanced variations to work with.
Is it safe?
Yes. Everything is trained with safe training weapons and controlled technique, and safety is the first thing covered in every session. Film fighting is about making things look dangerous, not being dangerous.
How do I pay?
Book first, then payment is arranged directly, with multiple payment options available. Class passes are set up the same way.
When are the classes?
There is no fixed weekly schedule right now. Send a request with the days and times that suit you, and we set up a session for you or your group.
Showreel filming
Beyond the classes, you can also get help producing showreel material for your needs. A fully choreographed fight sequence, in costume, on location, filmed on a professional cinema camera and directed by an action director. The kind of footage that makes a performer stand out to casting directors and stunt coordinators.
Pricing depends on scope, location and crew, so it is quoted per project. Get in touch and tell us what you are after.